1979 Pontiac Phoenix review from North America
"A reliable, peppy car on the cheap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The electrical system. It always gave me a problem with blown fuses or burned out wiring.
General comments?
This car was peppy and handled OK. Not much body roll, although if pushed hard into the corners it plowed.
Although the trunk was huge and the cabin was fairly roomy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1990 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2008 |