1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"So far, so GREAT!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cruise control did not work. Part of the cruise control wiring assembly had to be replaced ($50 - covered by warranty).
First 2 speeds on the blower motor stopped working. Replaced blower motor resistor ($100).
Squealing noise from engine. Replaced belt tensioner ($50 - covered by warranty).
"Scraping" or "rubbing" noise from brakes. Dealer says brakes are fine. They feel OK.
Radio display sometimes displays odd characters.
General comments?
This car is gorgeous and FAST. The left lane is my friend now.
I sometimes don't even turn on the radio, just so that I can instead listen to the sound of the factory-installed Borla Catback dual exhaust.
I feel like a kid on Christmas morning every day that I get to drive my G.A.G.T.!
However, if you're short, you'll have a hard time seeing out of the back windshield. And, if you're tall, your head might too easily hit the ceiling.
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2004 |