1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Beautiful Burden"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced ALternator.
The battery exploded.
Very, very bad traction.
Horrible gas mileage, it is a thirsty car.
Insurance is insane on it.
Headlight cover is crackling.
Paint is chipping.
Rear wheel covers have turned yellow.
Drivers side seals leak water into floorboard when it rains.
Back seats make funky sounds when you sit on them.
General comments?
It's been pretty good, but with the gas prices being at an all time high I can no longer afford this gas hog. I slip when it rains all the time. I had a wreck going 25 miles per hour. It did however as someone else commented, hold up very well.. it is very sturdy. This car is beautiful... but it's not for me.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th April, 2004 |