1993 Pontiac Grand Am Consumer Reviews

Been good to me

Written by: Veda Hogue on 07/24/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I got my car in 1999 and have loved it since. Minor things here and there, but I have always been able to count on it. Now it is reaching 170,000 miles and it is reaching its end. I have loved this car, it has GREAT get up and go power. But I don't think it was made to go alot of miles.

Favorite Features

The get up and go power! I also love the interior. I think this car was definetly ahead of it's time for interior design.

Suggested Improvements

No suggestions.

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I love GM!!!

Written by: Big Jim Crimeboss on 05/21/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

After I crashed my 95 t-bird I was hard up for a new car. I needed something that had stlye but I was broke. So I got a 93 GA with only 69,000 miles on it for only $1400! I thought it was a steal considering it handled far much better than the rear-drive ford ecspecialy since i live in ILL with that horrible weather 9 months out of the year!! The MPG is excellent around 30! But reliablity was not a good as my last car though, at 92000 I needed a new cylinder head, later i needed a heater core and at 132000 i needed a new ignition and computer oh and a radiator. Today with 134000 it runs good as i bought it with just a little tiny problem with my fuel ingection.Iluv the cheak oil light!!

Favorite Features

The cup-holders are the best. They're out of the way but sturdy for reckless driving. Big fan of the three-speed auto, it allows smooth torgue without unnecesary noise and wide powerbands for a great smooth flow down the road. and that low-coolent light as saved my baby countless times.

Suggested Improvements

You can't have an aluminum cylinder head mounted on an iron block. C'mon GM find another way to cut costs without sacrifcing reliabilty!! Should have made V6 standard! and wider tires, too.

1 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Hope You Like to Spend Money

Written by: Heather on 04/18/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I got this car as a graduation present in 2002. It came with 70,000 miles on it. It now has 114,000 miles and its sitting in my driveway - practically dead. SO many things have gone wrong with it over the years. New alternator, new window opener thing, new muffler, new rotars/brake pads, those are just the repairs I can remember. Right now the brake system is failed, there is something wrong with the fuel injector, and it smells really bad after I drive it. Maybe newer Grand Ams are okay, but this thing has been nothing but a burden to me. I wouldnt recommend getting one with high mileage. Its just not worth it.

Favorite Features

Comfy seats.

Suggested Improvements

Everything else.

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ok car

Written by: Average Car on 04/12/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

This Grand Am is like many others. The quad four engine is very strong for a four cyclinder car, yet is likely to suffer from cracked heads. Luckily we had an extended warranty or it would have been over $1,000 to fix. Car lost performance after 150,000 miles. Always kept up with fluid changes. Would I buy again? No.

Favorite Features

decent milage, good interior room, strong four.

Suggested Improvements

repairs, engine noise after 130,000.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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1993 Grand AM Review

Written by: Jim Katso on 02/20/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

I got a 1993 as my first car out of college. I liked the looks, but would not recommend this as a used car. I kept a detailed log of my repairs and got rid of the car at about 100,000 miles. My first big problem is during heavy rains, a giant puddle would appear on the passenger floor (hard to believe, but true). Also, the "check engine" came on, but multiple mechanics could never fix it...so it always was on...never a comfortable feeling before long road trips. Also had problems with the head gasket, transmission, and heater.Overall, it was frustrating as I kept the car very clean, but couldn't trust it. After 16 years driving GM, I will not by another.

Favorite Features

The 93 Grand AM SE had nice lines as it didn't have the excess body molding. I like the spoiler, rims, and radio.

Suggested Improvements

Quality initiative to drive out problems.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Poor Beater

Written by: HeyMelo27 on 02/16/2005

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I inherited this car from my mom. wasnt very inthusiastic cuz it looks ugly and is slow. it was reliable while my mom had it but im sure 11 years took a toll on it, especially after i started driving it(its my first car). i wouldnt reccomend this car to anybody except old ladys and blind people. just thought id add my two cents.

Favorite Features

Torque and soundsystem

Suggested Improvements

pontiac already improved the grand am. this generations styling is horrible. the 99 and up are beutiful, my mom bought one. the transmission is cucky and its slow and ugly.

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Mine is 4 sale

Written by: hewal on 05/21/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

This is my first car. i have had it for 3 yrs. I had to change the engine that had 156k miles on with a 65k miles. fuel gaug indicater shows half emty when it's actualy empty. This car is for sale so if intersted email me.

Favorite Features

quite engine. comftible seat. fun to drive

Suggested Improvements

more power

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best car ever

Written by: ilovekobebryant8 on 04/19/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

my dad bought this car from a woman he knows. when we purchased it, it had 174,000 miles. it now has over 208,000. i have never had a mechanical problem with it, nor a reliablity problem(and believe me i abuse this car to no end). this is the most reliable car i have owned. i would like to up grade to a newer grand am, but i don't want to give up my car. i love pontiacs. they are the most reliable american made cars. and are fairly inexpensive. i would recommend a grand am to anyone looking.

Favorite Features

get up and go power and exterior design

Suggested Improvements

dash area

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trash

Written by: mattoX919 on 01/29/2004

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

has a 3.3L V6, bought it with 94,500miles on it. Changed the oil, tran fluid, & air filter, when i bought the car. about 6,000 miles later.. the car runs like garbage. the transmission slips in 2 gears, the fuel pump is in desparate need of replacement, loses power, and about 10 other freqent on & off noises that occur. Would never purchase another pontiac vehicle. TRASH!

Favorite Features

when it dies.

Suggested Improvements

get rid of.

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not a bad deal

Written by: scoobydog on 11/12/2003

Vehicle

1993 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr GT Coupe

Review

I have been very pleased with this vehicle, very dependable. I would buy again if in market for a car with pep that's fun to drive and that won't burn a hole in my pocket. looking into a truck (suv) now. If the "Vibe" had more power I would purchase it.

Favorite Features

Still gets pleny of looks, loud stereo

Suggested Improvements

They have improved very much since I purchased mine in 93.

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