1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 review from North America
"Great car to have if you want power, comfort, and practicality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Factory tires went bald early.
Brake pads wear fast, but solved by installing higher end rotors and pads.
Bent rims (x2).
Currently burning too much gas.
General comments?
The car is very fun to drive.
Has great power off the line and with a few modifications the car will even take out a GT (air filter system, fuel system, tires, and ignition).
Only complaint is the wind noise at high speed (but installing a good stereo system covers it all up).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 SFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2000 |