1987 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"The Cheap Sports Car from Hell"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first 10,000, the carb. was very dirty.
No other major problems, except for the fact it burst into flame!
General comments?
This car handled like a BMW, looked like a Cadillac and got the gas mileage of moped.
My husband bought me this car as a present and I loved it. I felt cool driving it. Then, at work, it caught on fire and I watched it burn. It was so sad.
Later I found there was a recall that Pontiac did not tell its customers. I am just thankful I wasn't driving and my two daughters were not in the car.
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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 | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1990 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Valiant |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2004 |