1988 Pontiac LeMans review from North America
"Cheap, reliable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning.
Clutch went out.
Gearshift handle broke.
General comments?
Firstly, my mechanic said my LeMans was the best he's ever worked on. It handled well - steering was tight.
Even tho' it threw an oil-plug and I ran it full-steam for an HOUR to get home one night (I had been running Dura-Lube - no problem) - it cranked back up the next morning and kept on going for another 2 years. This car made it across the U.S. TWICE, back and forth from Houston to Austin several times, and around in Houston for 2 years after that - and the car is now 13 years old (5/3/01)!!
I can't complain about "Pepe LeMans". The transmission just broke yesterday, but he had it coming! We may have a funeral for him...
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| Nice, cheap, reliable and easy to work on |
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| This is the best car I've ever had, and I've had a few |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2001 |