1978 Pontiac Grand Am review from North America
"Ugly, but she worth the hassle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mostly electrical problems. No gas meter, windshield wipers.
Frame damage as well, from rear wheel spit up.
General comments?
This car is reliable as hell.
Rides smooth.
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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 | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 301 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 257000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 262000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th May, 2003 |