1978 Pontiac Grand Am review from North America
"I still love how this car looks and handles!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooling system needed complete replacement over the years.
Headliner replaced once, needs it again.
AC has been worked on several times - rebuilt compressor installed the last time.
That's it!
General comments?
My mechanic - who hates GM cars - always tells me, "You got the good one."
The car has been faithful, comfortable, reasonably economical, and fun to drive.
I bought it new and it's been garage kept all these years.
Now sports antique tags (Virginia).
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| I'm surprised at how reliable it was |
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 1978 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 4 barrel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84046 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Valiant |
| Date of Entry | 8th April, 2004 |