1985 Pontiac Grand Prix LX from North America - Comments

The radiator leaked constantly.

The radiator hose burst, ruining the insulation on the underside of the hood.

The oil fill cap never stayed on, it always vibrated loose, causing hot oil to go everywhere under the hood.

The car took what seemed to be forever to get it started in the morning, especially when it was cold outside.

Once the car finally did start, you had to sit with your foot on the gas pedal for a good 3 or 4 minutes or it would stall out.

Finally on day the engine locked up, I sold the car for scrap.

The car was a good one if you like spending hours fixing it, shelling out ridiculous amounts of money, and almost always needing to be towed home.

The only good thing that came from owning the car was that I made $100 on it when I sold it for scrap.

Any automobile built more than 10 years ago will have many problems after 100,000 miles. If you purchase an older vehicle with more than 100,000 miles be prepared to spend some money to continually maintain it. This is an American made car with parts available anywhere you turn. I replaced the transmission on mine with one I found at a junk yard for $250.00. Maintenance is VERY inexpensive, and most parts can easily be replaced by the owner with only a very basic knowledge of American engines.

My point is that the 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix is one of the best cars I've ever driven. YOU PURCHASED AN 18 YEAR OLD CAR WITH MORE THAN 100,000 MILES!! To discriminate and slander the vehicle and the manufacturer is out of line.

I own a 1985 pontiac grand prix. I bought it used and wanted to restore it. the engine was replaced with a chevy 350 and the T200R4 transmission rebuilt. an edlebrock carb and intake manifold was added. I replaced the distributor with a HEI type. the car has always been hard to start when it sits for long periods or over night beyond that it starts fairly easy when used. parts for this vehicle are becoming hard to find. I have wiped clean sevreal junk yards of their parts. I hope I can complete my restoration project. e-bay has been a great help.

Adam miller

las cruces new mexico.

The grand prix of the 80's will truly become a classic. This g-body platform car has one of the most beautiful designs ever! I have owned a monte carlo, regal and cutlass. But I have always wanted the grand prix, yet they are so much harder to find! That will definately drive up the price on these gems. The bottom line on this car is that it is from a different era. Don't compare the quality to todays standards or you will be dissappointed. These cars are aesy to work on, but must be maintained. The fact that they are american cars makes it easy to find parts. So don't hate on the g-body era cars. They represent the last of the rear wheel drive luxury coupes/muscle cars.

Gordon from Long Beach, CA.