1987 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"The little Pontiac that won't quit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The coil pack went.
The right side steering rack mounting bracket broke.
The transmission was rebuilt at 105,000 miles.
The left front fender rotted badly and had to be replaced.
The timing chain was replaced as a preventive measure.
People complain about power windows, the roll up windows in this car were a nightmare. The driver side window was the worst. The regulator was replaced twice and the window was still hard to crank up. I put in a handle from a Ford van because it was longer and gave me better leverage.
General comments?
This was a great commuter car. It had great fuel economy and was pretty quick too. Comfort wasn't a strong point, but it's a Grand Am, not a Grand Marquis. I sold it to a friend who is still using it with no problems.
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| I'm surprised at how reliable it was |
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| I would recommend it to anyone as a first car (it's pretty solid and safe) |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac DeVille |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2002 |