1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"I couldn't have done the last three years of my life without her"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump went @ 60,000 miles.
Air conditioner currently doesn't work (awaiting repair)
Horn currently doesn't work (awaiting repair)
Annoying clicking from hazard relay switch (awaiting repair)
Alternator pulley squeaks.
General comments?
This car is excellent and has served me well over the last three years through 120 mile a day commutes in the hot summer weather as well as the cold winter months. The only real problem was the fuel pump going, which cost $650 to replace. Her security interlock system is also a bit finicky at times, though this is few and far between. Surprisingly for me at least my '99 seems to have none of the mechanical problems reported in the later model years. She does occasionally run hot while idling, but never to the point of overheating. All in all, an excellent and fun car.
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| This car was good for the first 100,000 miles, but after that it should have been pushed off a cliff |
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| Worthless, Unreliable, and Poorly Built |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 38000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Elantra |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2006 |