1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"A small frustration, but great on gas."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I've owned the car for a month and so far all that has gone wrong is my water pump went out, and my radiator blew one of the side tanks. It leaks from the cap for some reason too.
It still needs breaks, an alignment, plugs, and an oil change.
General comments?
It's quick and fun to drive. It handles pretty well... aside from lack of a decent turning radius for the size of the car in my opinion. I have a 1985 Buick LeSabre Estate wagon with a sharper radius.
Aside from having to disconnect the battery and remove a cover from the top of the engine to replace the spark plugs, the engine is small and easy to work on.
I'd suggest investing in a Haynes manual and doing your own work though. Some places will rip you off on labor charges.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Quad-4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160400 miles |
| Most recent distance | 161400 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2005 |