1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Rusted"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well I've had this car for about a year now and I've had a lot of headaches with it. You know, little annoying problems. Nothing major or anything. The car was fine when I bout it and test drove it. It wasn't until after I got it it started to break.
So far the problems I've had hae been.
-New Brake pads and rotors $100 CDN.
-new light switch in the steering column (the interior lights and headlamps would blink witht the turn signal, sometimes lights would not go on at all) $300 CDN.
-Replaced belt tensioner as it was siezed and making a whining sound $200 CDN.
-Replaced door lock switches as they would not lock.
-It leaks oil from the head.
-A/C does not work.
-Front wheel bearings need replacement.
-ABS will not work right.
-Check engine light always on.
-Needs new egr valve.
Okay I think that's about it.
General comments?
Personally I like this car and feel that when I get everything done on it it will be a reliable and decent car. It'll just cost me a bit to do.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 SFI V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 220000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 235000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Celebrity |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2005 |