A very oddly Awesome car

Well after the Fiasco with my 1990 Eagle Premier (another review I wrote), and we decided to sell it. We bought this gem. For the specific details, its a 1989 Pontiac 6000 Special Touring Edition All Wheel Drive. There were only 2500 of them made, so this review is probably not going to help many out there. But as the saying goes, information and knowledge is power.

The reason I bought this car, being that its my wife's car, is because it was a car she could drive without any issues. My wife is only 4' 10" tall, so finding a car she can fit in, and see, and operate all the controls is difficult. But this one fit well, and I could drive it as well.

We knew the car was going to need some work when we bought it, but were quite surprised to see how cheaply, and affordable this car really was. Repairs are easy, and not costly. Its driving ability is only comparable to a Subaru Legacy. Although I think the AWD of the Pontiac is better.

I love the way this car carries itself down the road, a tad to light in the front end for my likening, but my wife loves it. Its suspension works it way thru the harshest or roads without a quip. The ABS system works well, and the lockable AWD system, turning it into TRUE 4x4 will get you out of pretty much anything. In the trunk you will find a air hose connection, to air up beach balls, basketballs, or even a flat tire. The air ride suspension will keep this car riding smooth, and level regardless of the load in the trunk, or the back seat. I honestly cant say enough positive things about this car. It has served me and my wife for 4 years now. Its only had one breakdown, and plainly refuses to let us down. I hope I don't jinx myself here LOL.

Now for what we hate about the car. The ABS system is kind of expensive to work on, and is very unique to this car. These cars, along with many others of the time, are victims of the 80's paint fade/peel syndrome. They can get rather expensive to repair, but I have not experienced that yet. Some of the rear suspension parts are no longer available, although if you search around online, there are groups out there (one of which I moderate) that will tell you how to repair your AWD reasonably.

Would I recommend this car? I wouldn't have bought a second one if I didn't feel this car was worth recommending. I now own 3 of them, two 89 models, and one 87 model. And I wouldn't trade them for a thing. The 87 model has roughly 272k miles on it, and has needed virtually nothing. Although they all need a paint job...