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3.88 out of 5 stars

My grand am gt

maddy, 12/07/2002
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently bought a used 96 grand am gt, so far it has been ok other then my alternator is already going out...but I also have the 95 grand am gt and we have replaced the alternator once, the heater core, the brakes, the thermostat 3 times, and just recently the water pump. but other then that (which is a lot) i have had no MAJOR problems...I love the new look of the 96-98 model grand ams...and it handles well..

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3.75 out of 5 stars

RELIABLE

MATT, 06/23/2009
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Very reliable, takes a lot of abuse.Underated and under appreciated. Gas mileage is a little dissapointing.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My Review

ChrisGAGT96, 01/07/2009
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
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After having this car for a little over a year, I find that it can get some attention with the right mind put into it. Although where the car does lack the edge most of the same year cars in this year range have, It still has a kick to it like no other. The Sporty appearance of the 2 door GT is very noticable; mix in a 5-spd and 2.4l, and you have yourself a combo. As far as performance parts go, there are really none available, which is sad because the engine is a sound one. For the daily driver this care is a phenom, great gas mileage, and hopefully minimal problems make it great for point A. to B. driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Great GT

biggercarrot, 07/15/2002
1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Looks sharp! Handles well in snow. Throw on 4 Blizzak tires and 7 feet of Buffalo snow won't stop you.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

GREAT COLLEGE CAR

Mark Pellicane, 12/15/2009
1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
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why is this car rated for 23mpg??? it all depends on how you drive, i average between 27-32 mpg. my parents bought this car when my sister went to college in 2002, it had 55,000 miles on it. i have since bought it from her and not attend college, the car just rolled over 170,000 miles and still averages between 27-32mpg, very reliable and still runs great, friends in their new cobalts and ford rangers race me and are left in the dust. the 2.4L engine runs great and doesn't burn a drop of oil. ALL parts for this car are very cheap. yeah the window motors stink but this car is 13 years old what do you expect???

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