Pontiac Tempest Reviews - Page 2 of 2

The A/C went causing the car to stall every time it was turned on. Doesn't like to start in the winter, even if it's been plugged in.

I've used this car as a means of transportation, it runs well, not that high of k/ms considering the year of it.

It's cheap on gas.

The speakers are good.

The radiator sprung a leak at 170,000 km.

The turn signals went out a long time ago, but I didn't bother getting them fixed.

That's it, except for regular maintenance.

This is and has been a great car. In seven years the only thing I had to spend money on was maintenance and a new radiator ($200). The car has been extremely reliable, enjoyable, and versatile.

I've used it as a student car, a kennel, a grocery getter, and a daily commuter.

Mine has quite a pick up, even with 190K km on it! I have caught many unsuspecting people by surprise. With its small displacement, you get the gas mileage of a four banger with the low-end torque of a V6. The best of both worlds!

The stock stereo is amazing. Don't expect to use it to win any competitions, but the bass is unbelievable for something without a subwofer. The radio reception is quite poor. I have a hard time picking up a station 40 km away, on a hill. But it is loud enough to suppress the squeaks and rattles.

But who needs a stereo when you can listen to the sweet sound the engine makes when you floor the accelerator at 100 km/hr... 60 mph for our American audience. '89 was the last year for the 2.8 and all the kinks seem to have been worked out by then.

To be fair, I have heard some bad things about the 2.8. Such as the head gaskets blowing, timing belts shredding, and many other things asymptomatic of a neglected power-train. If you change the oil, monitor your other fluids, and clean the fuel system once and again... I don't see why you wouldn't have as care free and enjoyable an owners experience like mine.

Seats and headliner are shredded (in process of replacing).

Air conditioning system died last year.

Headlight motors died about 4 years ago.

In the 18 years that I've had my Fiero, it has never once let me down. The car has been cross-country on three occasions and has always performed exceptionally.

With almost 200,000 miles on the odometer, I guess it's just to be expected that she's looking a little rough around the edges.

I love this car and all other Pontiacs.

I think they are the most breathtaking cars on the market.

Wears out U joints (due to driving habits).

When they said "Pontiac Excitement," they weren't joking! Melts tires in all four gears, and ever since I installed a rear sway bar the handling is actually pretty good. Four wheel drum brakes, no power assist, have to stand to stop. One of the best looking Pontiacs ever!