1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE review from North America
"A survivor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator went out 165,000 miles.
Ball joint out 166,000 miles.
Coil pack replaced 175,000 miles.
Fuel pump replaces 177,000 miles.
Door handles replaced 2X.
Front seats - shredded.
Engine fan replaced 2005.
General comments?
Once upon a time, this car was tight.
Too loaded. Automatic seat controls left me lopsided when they went out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2005 |