Faults:
The brakes have been replaced all the way around twice. But, I drive in stop and go rush hour traffic an hour to and an hour from work.
A headlight finally burned out!
When the brakes were replaced this past month, we had to replace a caliper and a rotor! Big deal, I am constantly having to ride the brakes due to the traffic I am in.
We replaced the serpentine belt at about 45000 miles. It had not broken, but was worn and weather cracked and I was heading out of state with the car.
I have put a set of 4 tires on the car!
I have had to get it aligned and the oil changed!
General Comments:
My car is super quick, the RamAir is awesome.
This car was totaled out and a salvaged title was issued at about 30000 miles. It has been a dream for me, even with a salvage title.
I have driven this car from Ohio to Daytona Beach and back once, and from Ohio to Alabama and back approximately 7 times. I put about 500 miles per week on the odometer while driving it back and forth to work. The comfort is good for a small, affordable car.
All routine maintenance that has been done to the car has been just that...routine. Check the faults of the car, all of the work that has been performed is nothing shy of what you would expect from any vehicle that is driven.
I have not been left stranded along side the road with this car.
I would not be afraid to buy another. No wait, I believe that I should add..another Grand Am of the newer body style. I did not care for the body style of the older Grand Am. Of course now the G6 has replaced it, so I do not have much choice. I will keep the Grand Am that I have.
I have thought many times of trading this car in for a new car, but I cannot bear to part with my Am!
The stereo system (stock) in this car rocks. I have gotten many compliments on the sound quality that it provides.
The other day, I drove my boss' Mercedes. Let me tell you, that vehicle was so rough riding, I was very disappointed. I was ready to get back into my Grand Am.
9th Sep 2005, 09:24
It's fairly common to feel that pulsation in your brakes if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes.