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Don't Ever buy Pontiac
Rodney Rollins, 02/17/2005
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan
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Car was a disaster from the first year owned. 12 visits to the shop for brakes, mirror knob kept falling off, and visor. I have gone thru 3 radiators, 4 alternators, 2 starters, then it was determined there was a recall on the starter switch, after years of turning key repeadetly on to start, it is determined to be a fire hazard, and needed immediate recall. You think that might have something to do with all the electrical problems. 1 month after fixing the switch the starter went out again, and Pontiac refused to believe the faulty starter switch was to blame. I have since had the seat fail (my wife who is 120 lbs drove this car), and finally the engine gave out at 106k miles.WONDERFUL
GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE
tonytone, 11/07/2003
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan
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I've had a very good experience with my Grad Am. Bought it with 30,000 miles on board. Other neg. reviewers must have driven the car too hard. I've enjoyed the Power,the Styling,the Reliability. Only had typical American car problems.(replace d altenator,water pump,)Interior is cheaply made,but,holds up very well to usage.
5 Speed, 4 Cyl, 4 Dr GT - Water pump!
GMUser, 11/11/2003
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan
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OK, overall I have enjoyed this car which I bought new, but the mechanical reliability is questionable. The worst design flaw is the water pump it is driven from the cam chain and requires a MAJOR stripdown of one side of the engine to replace. For a water pump!!! They cost over $500 to replace and last about 40000 miles - Pontiac this was not a smart idea.
A Great GT
biggercarrot, 07/15/2002
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
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Looks sharp! Handles well in snow. Throw on 4 Blizzak tires and 7 feet of Buffalo snow won't stop you.
well-well
jules, 05/13/2005
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan
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American car, American quality but 28 MPG is impressive. In average $100 maintenance per month and you will spend it all for sure. I have 140K miles but still running well. Forget regular gas, it doesn't like it.