1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"If you find one for a good price then buy it, they make great beaters"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Before I purchased the car the previous owner had replaced/repaired:
Ball-joints.
Brakes.
Redone the wiring for the lights (signals, 4-ways and headlights/tail lights)
4000 kilometers later:
Brakes need to be replaced (rotors, calipers and pads)
The wiring for the lights need to be redone again.
The front struts are gone.
The even-gear synchros are shot.
General comments?
In general this is an average car for the average person with above average salary.
I'm used to modified Spoon engines and a stock GM 4-banger just doesn't cut it for me (this car is the slowest thing I've ever owned).
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| Not much of a deal |
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| A really great driving machine, wouldn't trade it for the world despite being temperamental. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Quad4 OHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98684 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 102300 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2004 |