1992 Pontiac Grand Am Review

Won't give up

Written by: Hangin In on 08/16/2007

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

If you don't mind forking out $800 a year on maintenance you can keep it going for 235,000 or more. I commute (for 12 years) 28 miles each way (I know, I know, should move closer to work) & this car has never left me stranded (knock on wood. I drive in - 30 degrees F in the winter and have never had a problem. I guess I got lucky with this series of 4 cylinder engine. I run with synthetic oil. Hope it makes a difference. Engine burns no oil. Yes, be prepared to have your brakes replaced every couple of years or sooner.

Favorite Features

If you maintain it diligently this is a reliable car. There are a few electrical things like the dash warning lights going on and off randomly but once you get to know your car you realize that you can put up with these little things. Exterior styling, seal and paint durability, interior quality

Suggested Improvements

Improve the brake sytem. It must have been under designed (save building costs I guess). Improve the elecrical system.

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Good car, minus annoyances

Written by: Holtguy on 07/20/2007

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I bought this car about 3 years ago, it had 160,000 miles on it. Since then, no real problems other than an oxygen sensor went on me. It runs fine, gets pretty good mileage, and is reliable. The only problem are small things, like it leaks water when it rains, coins easily fall into the lighter and blow fuses, the front passenger door stopped opening, and my rearview mirror fell off at one point. It's annoying stuff, but hey the car runs.

Favorite Features

Runs well getting close to 200K miles.

Suggested Improvements

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good car

Written by: james on 01/11/2007

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr GT Coupe

Review

I bought this car about 4 years ago and have had only minor trouble with it brakes, tires, etc. at 140,000 miles car is still in good condition. I have no regrets about purchasing this car

Favorite Features

V6 engine, comfort

Suggested Improvements

the automatic locking system on the doors

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My good luck!

Written by: john on 01/10/2007

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr GT Coupe

Review

I purchased this car new and have driven the wheels off it. I have changed the oil faithfully every 3000- 3500 miles. Other than a head gasket about every 160,000 miles,and routine brakes about every 70,000 miles I have had nothing but superb reliability. After 340,000 miles I still have original clutch, stater, master cyl, fuel pump, all signal and brake bulbs, air conditioning still functions as new. I wish all of my cars could have been this reliable. The only breakdowns I have had in all those miles is a failed crank sensor ,2 times.

Favorite Features

The Quad four has plenty of power on hills and gets anywhere from 28-34 mpg. with mostly highway and backroads driving.

Suggested Improvements

Engine is noisy under acceleration. Ride a little harsh .

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Money eater...

Written by: shadowdolphin96 on 07/19/2006

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Ok I had the car for 1 year before all the chaos started. I ended up replacing for starters the alternator about 6 times in one year. I also replaced the battery, computer chip, radiator, water pump, had it tuned up twice in one year because it was missing/skipping (seemed like it would cut off)...did not run smooth. I was breaking down about every 3 months or so and the money spent on trying to maintain. it was unbelieveable, because every item replaced was impossible to get to. Probably will not own a pontiac again. Fixing this was very taxing...

Favorite Features

very comfy, nice looking.

Suggested Improvements

Make more reliable.

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