2000 Pontiac Montana Extended review from North America
"Nice features lousy quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the vehicle with 47,000 miles, it was in great shape little did I know it was a time bomb. The power window switches, the motor in the passenger rear view mirror and the anti lock brakes all went immediately. Followed by the rear wiper motor and washer motor. I've replaced the rear wheel cylinders 4 TIMES, 2 pair being supplied by GM at $74 each. At one point I asked the dealership to contact Pontiac about all the problems and there basic response was "While we feel the vehicle has had an unusual repair record, we fell no compensation is due at this time" By the time this has been written I have also replaced the water pump, starter motor and air conditioning compressor.
General comments?
The layout of the vehicle is good. Excellent placement of storage areas and the seats are much easier to remove than any vehicle of that age.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100585 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2006 |