2004 Pontiac Grand Am Review
Fuel Economy
21 - 27 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
A viable import alternative, but don't expect Camry- or Accord-like resale values or build quality.
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 for 2004
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.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Poorly made car to say the least
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I had bought this car used in '05 and am the first real owner as it was a rental car prior to my purchase. For a kid I put quite a few miles on it, came with 28,000 and now it has 93,000. Brakes were a huge problem, replaced them and front rotors a couple times. Caliper went out, wheel bearing went out, and now I've been facing these electrical problems which eventually led to the passing of this car. No dash lights, smoking from the dash area, no brake lights, and now the fuel pump is shot. Interior falls apart each time i sneeze, and I've had nothing but the worst experiences with it (excluding the time I topped out at 120). Do yourselves a favor and buy a Honda, Toyota, or Mitsubishi.
Favorite Features
style I guess, it has a decent look to it.
Suggested Improvements
everything
Best purchase I made.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I happened to walk onto a car lot just browsing and laid eyes on this car and had to have it immediately. It was used with 80k miles for 7000 dollars at the time. I grabbed the car up, since then I added a K&N air filter and new 17' rims and low profile tires and omg yes 2 12' subs in the trunk. Awesome Car. I love the way the car handles and feels while driving it. Working on dual exhaust and a new paint job because white isn't my style, but over all that car is hot. No mechanical problems and I keep maintenance up on the car.
Favorite Features
Acceleration and cornering. This car handles well.
Suggested Improvements
Almost Five years of Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I am still enjoying my car, I love the pick up on the open freeway. The CD player went out a very long time ago. All of the repairs I have had were minor such as radiator, waterpump.. when I first got the car I had problems with the sensory switch (or security light) but that was fixed under the warranty and it never happened again. When I sell my car next year (to up grade) someone will be getting a heck of a deal..
Favorite Features
The Acceleration, I am a speed demon!
Suggested Improvements
make the front row a little more driver friendly.. if something falls in between the seats its lost forever... the cupholder could take up less room...
Best Car!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've got the 2.2 Ecotec & I'm extremely pleased with it, get almost 40mpg hywy! Very easy to modify ie; added factory spoiler and upgraded to factory monsoon sound system (took some time), fold down seats were a breeze to add, even keyless entry was easy to install. Comfortable, quiet, looks awesome love all the features & most of all, Solid Form Design!
Favorite Features
Onstar, auto dim mirror with the compass and maplights, programmable door locks, cats-eye headlamps, hurricane force winds through vents.
Suggested Improvements
Only one issue that's happened since i've owned the car & it was that annoying obsessive clicking from the blinker module. I cleaned the circuitry in the wiper/blinker switch assembly at steering wheel, easy to remove. Works great now!
Best car that I have owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love my Pontiac Grand Am its too bad that there not going to make any more Pontiacs. The car gets great gas mileage and it is very peppy especially when your passing someone on a two lane road. What I dont like about it it has to many cup holders and the rear cup holder that folds out you cannot place any cup in the holder without it spilling onto the floor.
Favorite Features
I like the body style and the red lighted displays.
Suggested Improvements
Interior, it has way to much plastic.
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