1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the alternator twice.
Replaced the radiator twice.
Replaced the battery twice.
Replaced the water pump.
Replaced the serpentine belt.
Replaced stabilizer links.
Replaced drums, calipers and wheel cylinders.
Replaced trunk lock cylinder.
Replaced the O2 sensor.
Replaced the Throttle Position Sensor.
Replaced the muffler.
Replaced drivers side and passenger side window regulators ($400 each)
Replaced MAP sensor ($450).
A/C has failed.
Ignition wiring has come loose.
Head gasket is leaking.
Water is leaking into the trunk.
Engine mounts have worn out.
General comments?
The car moves fairly quick and it is somewhat reliable on gas. The seats are very comfortable and the factor speakers are excellent. The car was designed poorly so rust occurs at the wheel wells and the trunk. Some people have good luck with these cars; I'm not one of those people.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 192000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 254000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Laser |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2003 |