1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"I love it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, I've had to replace the motor in the driver's side window twice, and the motor in the passenger side window once.
The display reads a little erratic sometimes (usually when it's hot outside), but the radio works fine. I've taken it to get looked at twice, but they couldn't find anything wrong.
I replaced the alternator when the car was about 3 years old. Haven't had any problems since.
When the A/C is on high, the battery light comes on. A technician said the alternator and battery were fine, they didn't know why it was doing this.
The paint on the spoiler has faded. The paint on the rest of the car is perfect.
General comments?
Overall, I love my car. It's made many trips from Virginia to Florida with no problems. The only real annoyance is replacing the motors for the windows.
This car handles well and is fun to drive. The seats are very comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 cylinder, V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2004 |