Front end needed to be rebuilt at 150,000 miles due to it not being redesigned for the added weight of the V6 (was originally designed for just the 4 cylinder motor).
Every 60,00 miles or so the clutch had to be replaced.
Vinyl seat on the drivers side had to be redone at about 170,000 miles.
Electrical system was finally at its demise with the third owner at 300,000 miles. New wiring harness fixed that, I was told.
They should still be making cars like this! A V6 that could get rubber in three gears, 35+ mpg, engine never needed rebuilding after 300,000 miles, 5 speed transmission was bullet proof. Rear wheel drive was the way all cars should still be built.
I liked my Pontiac Quad 4 Grand Am after this car, but it still didn't have the pop that this car had. It was a great replacement for the HD Super Glide when I had to grow up! Great car for young families or singles. I would still buy one if I could find one.
That is a really nice car you have there, they are definitely very hard to come by. I definitely agree with you that they need to go back making cars with RWD again, I always prefer RWD over FWD.
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