1998 Pontiac Grand Am Review
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
My Granny Am
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
Since getting my Grand Am in 2004, it has been an overall great ride. Although it may not look sporty or "cool", it's reliability is pretty good. Thus far the fuel pump, and shifter are the only real problems I have had. In winter, it is pretty amazing, especially since I live in the country and do lots of highway driving. The car is fairly fuel efficient as well.
Favorite Features
- Back seats pull down, making more room for storage - V6 engine - Good Steering capability - 4 Dr - Good gas mileage -Excellent in Winter
Suggested Improvements
- Exterior Design - Better Lights - Different seats
decent
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
Bought the car about 4 yrs ago with only 20k... Ran fine for about 10k and a timing chain tensior went out. Had it replaced. But other than that this has been a wonderful car. Only think i notice is if you turn the heater on your smell coolant for a min then goes away. No leaks however.
Favorite Features
I was impressed to see that it had traction control. Car has a sporty design. Gets 29mpg in city, cant beat that
Suggested Improvements
More powerful alternator, seems to be underpowered. Stiffer suspenion, and bigger back seat
My Favorite Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Grand Am 4 Dr GT Sedan
Review
Tough car! I have always taken care of it and it has done the same for me! Bought it with 57k on it and it now has 135k. For the money, the best car I've owned! I've spent 400 bucks on it besides reg maintenance. Been back and forth between coasts and would still trust it to go right now! Windows are slow, has a water leak in the interior. Has never been in a garage since I have owned it. I still beatrun it to work and don't ever have a problem! I would buy another in a minute. I have had people ask me to sell it more than a few times!IE. A note on my window after being in a store! Not selling! Gonna keep her till she drops!
Favorite Features
Motor! Gas mileage!
Suggested Improvements
Manual windows or better motors for the power windows!
Not bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr SE Coupe
Review
I have owned this car for over a year and it so far hasn't caused me too many problems except new brakes and a new alternator. It's fun to drive but I would still like to see a little more power.
Favorite Features
I would have to say the stylish outside and the sport suspension make it fun to drive and look good while doing it
Suggested Improvements
Just more power
It was the worst I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Dr GT Coupe
Review
I now drive a ford zx2, I had a 1998 grand am for bout a month, it had a 3.1 v-6 it was a 2dr. gt. When I test drove it, it was great, it was powerful and handled nicely. After buying it I was impressed with the fuel mileage, but within a month I had to replace the radiator, heater core, alternator, head and intake gaskets, battery and a power window motor. Last Pontiac I'll ever buy.
Favorite Features
none
Suggested Improvements
make it stay together, 5 spd option on 3.1 models
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