1987 Pontiac Grand Am review from North America
"A fast chunk of metal - cheap, too"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This is the family loaner, so an array of things have gone wrong due to the fact that we keep passing the car around everyone in my family when it's needed.
However, the engine has not needed a rebuild and maintenance for this car has been largely neglected over the years, however, the darn thing keeps running every day like nothing.
Recently replaced motor mounts at 170000 miles. Also replaced parts in front end steering array. Minor leaks of tranny fluid and oil, but nothing else.
General comments?
As I personally dislike GM for several reasons, this little car was perhaps the best one GM built in terms of maintenance costs and reliability.
I would recommend it to anyone as a first car (it's pretty solid and safe).
Makes a great economy sports car, hellishly fast too.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2002 |