Frequent stalling.
Noisy engine. Changes idle speeds frequently for no apparent reason. Vibrates way too much.
Alternator problems, on third rebuild.
Brakes calipers seized.
2 Doors are too heavy for hinges and are hanging., a Chevy thing.
Car was a steal with 35,000 miles for $500. Practically brand new and must have cost a fair bit in it's day.
Poor acceleration with weak 2.5 L 4 engine which is loud and winy, but it gas mileage is good for a larger car. At 150 K it is still strong, not burning oil.
Landau model must be rare. Its actually a pretty tastefully designed car. Not too tacky like 90's Pontiacs and the interior, especially the dash are very tastefully finished. Looks OK for 2003, but hardly noticed.
Reliaibility isn't great, but parts are cheap and mechanics have an easy time with this. Most of the usueal stuff goes as with any aging car i.e. fuel pump, alternator, brake components.
'Ralleye Suspension'...whatever, I say. It's not mushy, just right. Decent considering this is not a sports car.
Comfort is fairly good. Open and bright. Nice seats, quality fabrics.
Overall quality is good.
A/C, tranny, power windows, suspension are all factory and still going strong!
Quite please all around, except for the weak engine. This begs for a 6 cylinder.
I'm not entirely sure where you purchased your Landau, but I know mine came with a 125 HP 2.8l F/I V6, which screams power up to about 65-70 mph, as for gas mileage, I get little more than 20 mpg highway driving.
That 1986 Pontiac 6000 eventually died on me..the 4 cylinder engine seized up while I was driving about 160 Km/H.
So I chanced upon a 1989 Pontiac 6000 SE with the 2.8 V6 for a whopping $300! 2 years later it is reliable as ever, great acceleration, and the rust is setting in nicely. I had it up to 170 km/hr and got pulled over around 150 km/h. It took a good distance to stop it at the speed trap!
What a difference the V6 makes! I strongly suggest one only to consider the V6. Acceleration is actually quite good and gas mileage with 3 speed w overdrive better than what I had with the 4 cylinder.
Only repairs have been 2 serpentine belts, brake pads, and muffler. Steering has a little play, but that's character.
Next I hope to get a Safari Wagon with V6 and panelling. One with a lot of rust!
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