1998 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"If you can't afford a foreign car, buy one of these"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Aside from the Intake Manifold Gasket needing to be replaced, a cost of $700-$800, (which is a problem with most 97-00 Pontiac's and some Buicks) there have been no maintenance problems or requirements other than what is typically needed.
The front struts and tie rods were replaced around 118,000 miles. The rear struts are still the factory ones, pretty good considering they're supposed to be replaced after 60,000 miles.
Other than brakes squealing due to ceramic and not carbon installation, no problems.
Poor acceleration after 120,000 miles.
Digital clock display messed up.
Volume knob touchy.
General comments?
Good handling.
Great turn radius.
Bad acceleration with high miles.
Excellent paint. Some was chipped off and there is no rusting or wear along the missing paint.
Radio is really messed up. Volume knob is touchy and digital clock sometimes doesn't display properly.
Excellent in snow and on ice with the proper tires.
Lots of cargo space in trunk.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127400 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2007 |