2004 Pontiac Grand Am Review
2004 Pontiac Grand Am Review
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Pontiac Grand Am types
- Coupe
- Sedan
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Pros
- Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.
Cons
- Price has crept up in recent years, five-speed not available with V6, cheap interior pieces, iffy crash test scores.
What’s new
An upgraded four-speaker sound system is now standard on SE models, while an MP3 player is standard on uplevel GT models and optional on all others except the base SE.
Edmunds says
A viable import alternative, but don't expect Camry- or Accord-like resale values or build quality.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.47 per gallon for regular unleaded in Oregon.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oregon
$203/mo for Grand Am SE
Grand Am SE
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$208/mo
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Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Pontiac Grand Am.
5 star(59%)
4 star(29%)
3 star(10%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(1%)
161 reviews
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3 out of 5 stars
Mediocre has a new definition
Camryn Cox, 02/15/2016
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Pros
sporty look
strong v6 engine
smooth ride
decent mpg for a v6 18-20city 23-26 highway
Cons
not very reliable
cheap interior
poor safety rating
very little resale value
bought car in 2012 with 65k, now has 106k, had numerous pricey repairs done, timing belt twice in 6 months, oil pan and transmission fluid leaks, faulty alternator, air conditioning stopped working at around 95k.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Great Grand Am GT
GrandAmGT, 02/28/2010
2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I see some reviews saying that their car (having been bought used) isn't reliable...well some upkeep is required to keep a car moving (duh)...Mine has been great with only the expected items (brake pads, spark plugs) being replaced. Has never failed to start and has the original battery (04) in it. Don't blame the manufacturer if you bought a used car and it isn't up to par---maintain … it! I've changed plugs and brake pads and thats it for replacement items. Proper oil changes will do wonders....
4.5 out of 5 stars
good
ford4life94, 03/17/2013
2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
all the people who complain about security issues with this car just need to cut the little tiny yellow wire that goes to the ignition and there will never be another issue with starting it again. its a simple and free fix. you just have to find the bundle of 3 little tiny wires and cut yellow one. seriously people dont complain about something that you can fix so easily. never had any … issues with anything else other than brakes and starter which will need to be replaced in any vehicle eventually
5 out of 5 stars
14 years old and still kicking asphalt.
Chris, 04/12/2016
2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
If you are looking for something sporty looking with hood scoops that rides like you are floating on a couch cushion, look no further than the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT with a Ram-air V6. This car has excellent traction in the winter time. The engine performs astonishingly well when floored. The Monsoon sound system is of very good quality and if you're not a fan of traction control … (as I am not), you can turn it off with the push of a button. Although my car is now 14 years old is just barely over 82,000 miles, it is the best I could ever expect in a used sports coupe.
2004 Grand Am Highlights
Coupe
GT
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,280 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $253/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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