1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"One of the BEST choices around!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I replaced the catalytic converter at 175,000 miles.
The lock clips in the tilt steering wheel have broken twice since I owned it.
I replaced the starter coil at 175,000 which was very costly, it would have been LOTS cheaper had I not gone to the dealer ship.
I have replaced the shocks & struts recently at 193,000.
I have replaced the lower ball joint at 193,000.
I have owned the car for almost 5 years and spent less than 1,200.00 on repairs and maintenance including a FULL set of NEW Michilen Tires !!
General comments?
The car is quick for the size motor it has, as well as a smooth ride, it is a little soft in the corners, nothing major. The ABS system in the car has saved my family & I on quite a few occasions.
As well as superb performance & transmission, the car runs better than any car I have ever owned, even after being a rental car for 5.5 years this car still runs like it was somebody's baby!!
I would suggest this vehicle to anybody who would like a reliable vehicle, please make sure it was well taken care of first!!
My car & it's performance, still stuns mechanics, and friends & family to this day!!
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| A really great driving machine, wouldn't trade it for the world despite being temperamental. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 Liter Quad 4 SOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 193000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2004 |