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Reliable Sport Compact.
MATT, 02/19/2010
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
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Gets reasonable mileage, Fun to drive, Sporty if outdated styling.all the original options work including the cruise control.
Still going
jddkkd, 09/16/2003
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
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I've owned this car now for 7 years and 140,000 miles. The last 2 years it has been driven by my teenage daughter. She shows it no mercy, but it keeps going without problems. Only major repair of note was replacing the water pump at 75,000 miles. (rather expensive repair for a water pump). Car is excellent on the ice and snow. It has never failed to start or died on the road. Very inexpensive, reliable transportation.
A HORRIBLE CAR
Sandra Poppell, 04/29/2002
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan
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I bought this car, a demo, from a dealer with less than 3000 miles on it. This car is on it's THIRD totally new, transmission at 62,000 miles. All of the window motors and door locks, the coil housing unit (twice), the catalytic converter (twice), power steering unit, water pump and both oxygen sensors were replaced within three years. There have been numerous repairs to gauges, fans, and pressure lines. I've had the car towed twice this year because it starts and then chokes off immediately. They can't find the problem. I got a recall notice today from GM stating a "starting" problem that could cause fire. Great!! I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone.
Don't Ever buy Pontiac
Rodney Rollins, 02/17/2005
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan
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Car was a disaster from the first year owned. 12 visits to the shop for brakes, mirror knob kept falling off, and visor. I have gone thru 3 radiators, 4 alternators, 2 starters, then it was determined there was a recall on the starter switch, after years of turning key repeadetly on to start, it is determined to be a fire hazard, and needed immediate recall. You think that might have something to do with all the electrical problems. 1 month after fixing the switch the starter went out again, and Pontiac refused to believe the faulty starter switch was to blame. I have since had the seat fail (my wife who is 120 lbs drove this car), and finally the engine gave out at 106k miles.WONDERFUL
GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE
tonytone, 11/07/2003
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan
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I've had a very good experience with my Grad Am. Bought it with 30,000 miles on board. Other neg. reviewers must have driven the car too hard. I've enjoyed the Power,the Styling,the Reliability. Only had typical American car problems.(replace d altenator,water pump,)Interior is cheaply made,but,holds up very well to usage.