1978 Pontiac LeMans Grand 2-door from North America - Comments

Nothing went wrong on this car, except I replaced the thermostat for driving at higher elevations.

This was my second car, bought it from a guy I worked for in high school after my 1972 Chevy Impala needed a new transmission.

Without exaggeration, this was the best car I ever had. Outside of routine service (oil changes, tune-ups, alignments), this car had no major problems, and we put about 150,000 miles on it. I'm confident it could have gone easily over 200,000 miles, but my sister got in an accident with the car, and junked it.

Biggest plus for this car: cheap, reliable runner. Most expensive replacement for it were new tires. It also got about 25 MPG, so it was reasonably fuel efficient for a V8.

This car had the smoothest ride in the world, handled well in all conditions, and great acceleration. Out on the highway, you'd just barely be on the accelerator and the car would be doing 85. The engine was definitely a strong runner.

The interior was plush and had full instrumentation. Stereo (AM-FM 8 track) really cranked and the seats were incredibly comfortable.

The Grand LeMans looks a bit funny and dated today (people don't like the two-tone factory paint scheme), but it was a great car in its day. I've never driven a car that was as reliable.

The Pontiac 4.9 liter was a 301, not 302.

Hi ,I owne a 4 door 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans.I think it is one of the nicest that G.M. ever built.The ride is smooth,the body and roof lines are beautiful and fluid.I really enjoy it.Beautiful bright red paint,wine red roof,mint red interior.That thing as almost every bells and whistle that the Grand LeMans can have.

I love it.

I own a 1976 Grand LeMans Safari. 65000ish original miles, however that means the car sat quite a bit in Wisconsin weather, not so good for the body... but this car is pretty incredible, just glad to see other Grand LeMans owners. Thanks.

Hello, I owned a 1978 Grand Lemans 4 door. I thought, and still think, the looks were great and the seats plush and comfortable. The fixed rear door windows was a dumb idea. Handling was better than my previous 1971 Olds (I would have gotten an Olds, but they were so ugly that year), but the engine/transmission was no match. This is the start of my dis-infatuation with US cars. The headliner fell in, the sun visor coverings sagged, the transmission failed around 40k (a transmission size for a six was used on a V8, and I got some reimbursement due to a class action suit), and many other repairs. When my 83 Skyhawk had similar problems I move to the 88 Taurus, another disaster story. Too bad, all were nicely appointed and styled cars that were let down by quality.

I just bought a 1978 Grand Lemans a couple months ago, 2 door, 305 engine in great condition, but a few minor problems here and there. I want to start restoring the car, but I'm trying to get some information about the car first. So far I'm coming up short. It seems not many people know anything about this car. If you know any sites with information about it I would appreciate it.

Hey, I have had my 1978 pontiac Grand lemans for the last 7 years. I am the second owner I purchased the car from a good freind of mine that baught the car new in 1978.Since I purchased the car I installed a 350 small block and painted the car flat black I love my lemans.