1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 2.8L V6 from North America
Summary:
Quick car, low price
Faults:
Coolant line was eroded- replaced.
2 bad feul injectors- replaced.
Alternator replaced recently.
Worn seats.
New clutch.
General Comments:
I'm happy to have a pretty rare GP, being that it's a 5 speed.
I wrecked it and have been rebuilding it, but the alignment is out of whack and is wearing the tires out pretty fast.
Very fun to drive, my exhaust broke at the muffler creating a straight-pipe effect.
I swear I will never buy an automatic trans. car... manual is too much fun.
I abuse this car when I drive it. I take turns at high speeds and launch at lights, and it still hasn't failed me.
I haven't found another GP SE like it anywhere, which is unfortunate. I'd really like another one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th August, 2003
22nd Jul 2006, 12:27
You did have a bad experience with the hose... but the brakes on the rear of these cars do go bad.
As for the mechanical parts... no other domestic automobile will have as much life as this car has. I consider the drivetrain in this car to be so reliable I have owned several similiarly equipped models.