1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A complete nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV joint and front axle broke
Heater core let go
Fuel pump died
Fuel injector lines had to be replaced
Both ball joints wore out
Check engine light is always on
Tie-rods and stabilizer bars were broken
Has a small coolant leak.
General comments?
I have owned 14 cars over the last 25 years. This car is the worse one ever, by far
I bought it used, and the money I've spent on it, I could have made payment on a brand new car. Besides all the repairs and money I've spent on it, there are other problems around the corner. It clunks if I step hard on gas, which is either a motor mount or drive shaft problem. I hope it lasts 4 more months so I can trade it in.I should have read this site before I purchased vehicle
Recommended reviews
| A fun car not worth the pain of upkeep |
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| Fun Car, but you better be mechanically inclined |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Quad 4 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 119000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2004 |