1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Over priced money sucker"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought the vehicle, there were some problems with the security system. The ignition would not recognize the key to allow the gas to flow. The dealership "fixed" the problem and six months later, it was doing the same thing. The service vehicle soon light, and service engine soon light remain on with no visible problems from the dealer. I also had to replace the fuel sending unit after theree months of ownership.
General comments?
I like the way the car handles, but it appears to have some serious electrical problems. The gas tank doesn't hold very much either. My car will randomly not start, and then work fine 20 minutes after trying to start it again. I think it is comfortable, and really like it other than the problems.
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| This car was good for the first 100,000 miles, but after that it should have been pushed off a cliff |
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| Worthless, Unreliable, and Poorly Built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac mercury sable |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2002 |