1985 Pontiac Parisienne review from North America
"A great car with a great engine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown head gasket at about 60,000 miles.
Gas tank developed very minor leak.
General comments?
This car has one of the best engines ever built, which is why so many (engines) were produced. Has a lot of power, and is a lot of fun to work on. The nice thing is that the engine isn't all electronics and this makes for easier access.
The interior is extremely roomy, and very comfortable. Power seats, locks, A/C, and even a sunroof.
Huge trunk, great car for the mob, lots of room in the trunk.
Built very solidly, weighing in at just over 5,000 lbs (5,071).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 4-barrel V-8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 141000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2001 |