Faults:

Lots of things had to be replaced before I got this car.

I had to replace the fan motor because it was all stripped out inside. It's bearings were not functioning and it made a loud screeching noise when I turned on the fan.

The alternator slowly died and had to be replaced. The headlights etc had been pulsing and fading for several weeks.

The inside handle in one of the back doors came right off because of a broken plastic clip in the door.

The wire that connects the seat adjustment handle to the runners snapped.

When I had a blowout on the highway the aluminum wheel got shredded to incapacity.

Most recently the water pump started leaking pretty badly. That was the final straw -I gave the car away.

General Comments:

The 6000 was very comfortable and reliable given its age. I'd have preferred reclining front seats though.

The cruise control and air conditioning never stopped working.

I wouldn't recommend the 6000 to anyone now, but I might have 10 years ago.

Faults:

I had to replace my rear shocks.

I had to replace my front struts.

My exhaust system rusted out twice, and fell off once.

I had to replace my knock sensor.

I had to replace my electronic control module.

I had to replace my mass air flow sensor.

I had to replace my headliner because it was falling down.

I had to replace both front brake calipers, hoses, and rotors.

I had to replace my spark plugs and wires.

I had to replace my ugly Pontiac hubcaps with cheap chrome ones.

I had to replace my water pump.

The car leaked every fluid it had.

I had to replace the fenders, bumper, hood, etc. several times after I smashed into stuff on accident.

I had to replace my windshield because my ex-girlfriend busted it out with a baseball bat.

I had to replace all my brakes.

I had to replace the serpentine belt twice.

I had to replace the back seat.

I had to replace all the headlights.

I did a lot more to this car, but I can't remember it all.

General Comments:

This car was my first car, and even though I had to work on it a lot, I will never forget the memories of my white Pontiac 6000.

Faults:

Aside from the usual tuneup stuff, not a lot of major things happened.

I've replaced the Mass Airflow Sensor, the 02 sensor, the muffler a couple of times.

The car was starting to rust out bad, but what do you expect with salt on the roads for a few months a year?

The computer failed about 6 years ago and always said the car was warm before it actually got warm.

It leaked from underneath because of the rust, so we had a wet car for the last couple of years. But... 440,000 km (on original engine and transmission) is no push over! That car owed us nothing when it finally died (my son hitting a tree with it didn't help either). Way to go on this one GM!!

General Comments:

The car did handle quite well. I went through quite a few front brake rotors, but since I did my own brakes, it wasn't so expensive.

Faults:

Very little has gone with this car. I've had a few Pontiac 6000s over the years and I love them. If well cared for, they will serve you well. Brakes and rust repair tend to be the only areas of attention I've had to deal with, and occasionally electrical glitches.

General Comments:

I can't believe other people call this car a Goolie! (the "6" kind of looks like a "G", so we just call any 6000 LE a Goolie). These cars are so hideous looking, but that's the fun of owing a Goolie!

With the V6 engine, this car offers very good performance. The interior is roomy and comfortable. Although plenty of poorly maintained examples abound, there are always a few nice cream puffs out there, so keep looking until you find one.