1998 Pontiac Grand Prix review from North America
"Looks good, but doesn't stand the test of time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil is leaking into the coolant (but there's no coolant in the oil at this point) ---110,000 miles (maybe earlier).
My heat/defrost don't work continuously (105,000 miles).
My battery/alternator went out (while driving down the highway) @ 95,000 miles.
The car burns oil (since before I owned it).
New transmission added to car (before I purchased it).
Automatic starter died (est. 100,000 miles).
General comments?
This car is aesthetically pleasing.
I enjoy the Cd player and steering wheel radio/volume controls.
Handles well in the rain and snow compared to a smaller vehicle, especially thanks to its wider track.
At the end of the day, I would not recommend this vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2005 |