1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Throw a caution to the wind if you're considering a Pontiac"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission recently had to be overhauled, $1800.00.
The Radiator had to be replaced when the old one cracked, $300.00.
The car's been through two batteries.
The engine fan motor was recently replaced, $100.00.
The headlight switch went bad, and had to be replaced $200.00.
Paid about $900.00 to have the air conditioner compressor replaced and the A/C recharged.
The Heater core now leaks, I had to by-pass the core.
The power locks gave out 3 months ago.
The engine mounts are now going bad, I can feel vibration when accelerating.
General comments?
I've grown accustomed to expect mechanical problems with this car on a regular basis. Personally it's been more trouble to own than it's worth.
The struts will need to be replaced, $500.00, but that's expected with the mileage.
This car is difficult to work on if you plan on doing manual repairs.
I bought the car used, and some of the problems may be attributed to the previous owner, but it ran immaculate when I first purchased it.
I will not buy a Pontiac again, will spend extra money on a foreign car next time.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 143000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2004 |