Used 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Consumer Reviews
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Rust from the fuel pump to the gas tank
My biggest headache with the car is the rust. I bought it at 101K miles. I've had to replace the gas tank, the fuel pump, the filler neck, and have it painted at the gas door area due to rusting. My mechanic was replacing the rear struts and rusted bolts and parts were falling off from rust. I've replaced the rotors twice in 1 year. When I first got the car Midas informed me GM/Pontiac don't stand behind their brakes. The driver window stop working the window switch is $100. The hardware on the doors for the windows fell apart. My daughter cut her leg getting out the car from the rusted metal on the side of car beneath the windows. I checked with GM for a recall on this car.
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe
I purchased this car two years ago this month with 83000 miles on it. The most major thing to happen was the transmission went out at 90k, costing almost two grand to fix. Other than that, only routine maintainence needed. A nice car; even though my paint job is scratched and faded, I still get comments on how nice it looks. Power is quite decent. All in all, considering the abuse I deal my car, it holds up exceptionally.
Great starter car
My dad bought our '94 Grand Prix SE from a friend at work (him and his friend are mechanics) for $500. After putting in about $500 worth of parts, the car runs fantastic. He had to replace the turn signal (it wouldn't click into place, you would have to hold it down while turning left), the starter (expensive key included), all the hoses, belts, plugs, wires, and the brakes. After all the basic repairs were done, the 180k mile Grand Prix was running strong, and still is. The car's steering is great, ABS, just an overall nice car to drive. The great thing about Pontiac is the replacement parts are CHEAP. Cars break down, but with basic maintenance you can reduce that chance...
15 Years of experience
Rides comfortably, 3.1 engine mpg is 22 in city and 30 on the road. Reaching the battery is a hassle. Problem with power window motors and door linkage, otherwise it has been reliable. Engine tends to be noisy.
Still going
The car has 162,000 miles. The only non- maintenance repair has been an alternator at 150,000 miles. The only complaint is that the car eats brakes, which probably has a lot to do with my personal driving habits. I have never been nice to this car I drive it hard and it still performs like the day I bought it. It will be a sad day when I part with this vehicle.