1988 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Great first time car, safe and reliable!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has really went wrong with this car. It's a great car.
I did have to replace the oxygen sensor, head gasket, and I'm probably going to have to replace the fuel filter and accumulator.
Also, the front seats have really worn down, so had to get seat covers, and had to replace the headliner.
General comments?
This car is my very first car. I bought it from a guy that works with my dad for only $250 bucks, and let me tell you it was a great deal to buy this car.
When I saw it for the first time, it was like the movie Herbie, it looked like a piece of crap in my eyes. But then I really wanted a car, so we took the car home, and I been working and gradually fixing it up for the past year. Now it's the best car to me.
The only thing I have left to do on it is get a new paint job, and I'm going to do that when I get home. But the car is very comfy and starts up every morning. Handles well. Very safe and reliable car, and now I call it Herbie...
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| I'm surprised at how reliable it was |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2006 |