Yeah lack of power is always a concern of mine.
For a V6 these engines were lacking HP. I mean Toyota has a I4 with over 200hp with no boost.
Remember though, this is a car made and designed for chicks and women going to school , work or shoppin, not gear heads like us.
But with a little work you can make some nice HP gains.
I do think the older models GA's, 96-98, handled better.
My GT seems to handle good but it will slide the rearend around if youre going to fast. My SE handles about the same but Ive swapped GT suspension parts, like the bigger sway bars.
As far as fuel economey, I cant complain. I have V8 autos and they all suck the gas and still have little or no power.
Well you all did hear about GM dropping the Pontiac line ??
Its a real sad week in America folks when a company drops the life lines that's made them the money over the years. Just cutting thier own throats if you ask me.
Should have dropped Buick , and those damn Chevy's.
I still am having trouble picking just that one thing though I dont like about them. I guess maintance costs overall is high on some models, depending on which motor and trans.