1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ review from North America
"The 1976 Grand Prix is a perfect blend of muscle, luxury, and fun driving"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Weather stripping leaks slightly from T-roof and trunk, but is still quite soft.
General comments?
Well I can only say that the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix is an absolutely brilliant car. Being a 21 year old who worked for Ford Motor Company and refuses to drive imported cars, this is the perfect car for me. My two previous cars being 90's models (94 Mustang GT, 98 Cadillac Deville), the Grand Prix is the best car I have owned so far. Despite it's size and weight, it's surprisingly easy to drive and the power steering is actually smoother than many newer cars I have driven. Being a 70's model it is not an all out race car, but it still has plenty of torque and power. There are many details that you notice when driving a large 70's car that makes modern cars seem cheaply put together: The velour interior, the emblems, the chrome, and the vinyl half-top are just things you don't see anymore that make it a work of art. It is all original except the Flowmaster and CD player. So far I have not had any problems and have just performed routine maintenance on it. I would recommend that you drive this in addition to something else because it is quite expensive to run. The gas tank holds about 25 gallons and I usually only get about 10-13 miles per gallon in the city. The car gets a lot of compliments and turns heads. The beefy Pontiac 400 motor echoes a very muscular sound that lights up the whole street. It does however run on regular unleaded which is good. A great car to buy restored or to work on as a project.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Pontiac 400 6.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146086 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146566 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2006 |