1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE review from North America
"Cheap Transportation/Not a long lasting Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First 2 weeks of ownership water pump and timing chain replaced...$600.
Front rotors and pads...$200.
2 Front Tires...$150.
General comments?
I' ve read all the comments on this car and I consider myself lucky so far. I bought this car in early 2006 because someone stole and totalled my 94 Toyota Camry. Compared to my old car... this car is built poorly, and I've only had it for 6 months so far. The only reason I got it was because I needed a car quickly and cheap. THANK GOD this car is under warranty. If it wasn't. I'd be pi** off. I have to update my warranty soon and I will defiantly keep that up. This car does have better pick up than my carmy, but the carmy was more comfortable, realiable, and attractive. I miss my old car so much. I will not buy and American made car again, Stright IMPORT. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, buy an American car built before 2000.
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| Its holding up admirably considering how hard I run it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Twin Cam Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2006 |