1999 Pontiac Grand Am SE 3.4 from North America
Summary:
Very Fun and Sporty, besides paying for the repairs on it.
Faults:
My Water Pump went one month after I bought the car and the company fixed it for free.
Passenger window fell and needs window clips estimated around $500.00.
Front brakes wear out every 3 months, needed new brake rotors, $100.00.
Overheated on camping trip and blew head-gasket, fixed it with "THERMO-GASKET" $120.00 American.
Rear tail lights shorting out, keep replacing bulbs.
Burns gas like crazy, found out it has a small tank.
General Comments:
This car is quick and handles awesome.
However the car is very roomy and comfortable for my passengers and I.
The car stereo is awesome and likes to boom.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th October, 2005
16th Jan 2006, 13:00
I to have had similar problems with my 3.4 litre SE, replaced front brake pads four times, when I originally purchased the car in 01 for $9500 at 24k miles the brakes had a bad vibration, I switched the rotors to drilled and slotted with 911 brake pads, total $120 car can stop on a dime with no vibration. Replaced altenator at 108k miles $100, replaced lower intake manifold gasket at 72k miles $430, replace front wheel bearings at 80k miles, water pump at 50k miles $28, blower resistor $24 for climate control fan 1-5, mass flow sensor $120 engine was hesitating when accelarating above 60 mph. And plugs and wires once at 108k miles. Engine temp seems to run a little hot. The car has 112,000 miles and feels and looks like new, the body has not showed any signs of age nor has the interior except maybe the driver side carpet, great accelaration and handling. The car has had problems, but I think it is a good value and dependable, it always starts and not yet stranded me.