1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"If you get past the problems it was a all around good fast car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I bought the car multiply items need fixing. First the starter went out twice. The water pump went out. Then the radiator needed to be replaced. Brakes had to be replaced every 4 months. Then the transmission started to shift improperly, as well as kill the motor.
General comments?
I liked the car it would go when it worked well. It was a good body style and handled like nothing else I have driven. The upgrades were hard to find, but well worth the trouble.
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| Its holding up admirably considering how hard I run it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95320 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142306 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Aries |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2004 |