| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
Summary:
Reliable and fast for a family car
Faults:
Alternator (1).
Leaked oil and transmission fluid (1).
General Comments:
This is the first car I have ever owned and I love it, for how many miles are on my car it still runs like it just rolled out of the dealership. Of course it helps when you take care of it and don't feed it cheap gas, I always put 89 octane in, it seems to help its life.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th November, 2000
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 MPFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Sport |
Summary:
Just another american junk car
Faults:
Front brakes have been changed.
Air conditioning seized working (it is charged).
Makes a squeaking noise at the front in reverse.
Alternator doesn't charge the battery in low rpm.
Headlights replaced.
Paint peeled off from the driver's side door.
Left door handle broken.
There is a hissing sound from the engine (either stripped sparkplugs or the head gasket).
Speakers wore out bad (been replaced with JBLs).
Eear brakes don't seem to work good.
General Comments:
American cars are poor quality since 1969, and they still are in 2000. I will never buy an American car unless the car companies prove that they can build a car which beats the Japanese car makers, not on price, but quality and reliability.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 15th August, 2000
Thanks for the posting, I know exactly what you mean. I own a 92 Grand Prix SE, and it has been nothing but trouble at only 80,000 miles. I have replaced both door handles, the alternator 4 times, 2 batteries, a maf sensor, catalytic converter, and water pump. I most definitely will never by another Pontiac.
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 107000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
Summary:
107,000 miles, still reliable and 7 years old
Faults:
Rear brakes, & rear calipers, several times (4).
Rear leaf spring bushings, several times (3).
Cam sensor O-Ring - leaks oil (1).
Ignition module.
General Comments:
Not a bad car, rear brakes & suspension could have used better thought before manufacturing.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th May, 2000