1989 Pontiac Grand Am LE review from North America
"Runs forever but with major repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?
Catalytic converter ($110).
Head and head gasket ($1400).
Battery.
Alternator.
Water pump.
Oxygen sensor.
Granted, the car has 150,000 miles but according to the odometer which stopped working, it only has 126,500.
General comments?
If Pontiac knew there was a problem with the heads, why didn't they correct the problem immediately. I will consider buying another Pontiac some day but not a Quad 4.
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| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 quad 4 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 118000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 126500 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Calais |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2000 |