1989 Pontiac Grand Prix LE 3.1 MPI from North America
Summary:
Great car for the mileage, and price
Faults:
Replaced the computer at 185,000 miles.
$200.00.
Replaced the alternator at 200,000 miles.
$59.00.
All 3 Coil packs replaced at 210,000 miles.
$90.00.
Replaced all 4 struts at 245,000 miles.
$50.00 pr./Front $100.00 pr/Rear.
Replaced transmission at 245,000 miles.
$500.00 Transmission was used from a salvage yard, it cost $250.00, the seals, oils, and misc. pieces cost another $250.00.
Door handles are replaced every 2 years, due to stress failure.
$80.00 pr.
These are the prices of doing all the work on this vehicle my self. I have not paid a mechanic to do this work, you can expect to double the prices to have a mechanic do the work for you.
General Comments:
I love this car, I have and will buy more Pontiac vehicles.
This is a very mechanic friendly car, most mechanical tasks are a breeze, and I am not a pro mechanic.
Great gas mileage.
Very comfortable seats, very adjustable.
Prices of parts are very reasonable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th January, 2004
24th Dec 2004, 16:48
My 1989 Grand Prix SE does not get good mileage, like you say your car does. I get about 16-17mpg city.