1995 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"A fast smooth ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side door handle snapped off around 65,000 miles.
Driver side door and wheel wells started rusting around 60,000 miles.
The trunk leaked through the passenger side tail light when I got the car. It continued leaking even after it was sealed, but only into the tail light causing it to fog up when it rained.
The car always ran very hot, and burned more and more oil as it got older.
Air conditioning never worked well since the car was bought. When it was on, it sucked out most of the performance and acceleration.
The brakes were replaced twice in three years, and the tires are a little pricey due to their size.
Door handle broke again at 70,000 miles.
Oil light would stay on due to a bad oil pressure switch.
General comments?
The car was great while I had it, and never failed to start even in the coldest winters.
On the thruway it was a dream to drive. Once you put the pedal down, the car would fly.
It was also a very quiet and smooth riding vehicle.
Despite the little things gone wrong that are expected at higher miles, it was a great car to own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.1 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Pickup |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2003 |