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Used 1997 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Very Dependable Car!

BuckeyesFan, 02/25/2005
1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new in September 1997. It now (Feb. 2005) has 95000 miles. I am very impressed with it's dependability. The only problem that frustrated me was that the brakes needed to be replaced more often than most other cars. I love the radio and overall design. I am looking forward to driving it many, many more miles!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

easy on the eyes hard on the wallet

Muss1, 06/24/2002
1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

While it was still under warranty it was fine a few minor problems but nothing major. At about 40,000 we had to replace the intake manifold, then the driver side widow motor went out (riveted in not screwed like most other electric motors), water pump went out at about 50,000 alternator went out at 37,000, 60000 and 850000. We were unable to remove the key from the ignition; we found a solenoid under steering column was sticking (the dealership told us this model didn’t have this solenoid). The car is fun to drive and comfortable I’m just tired of having to fix it more then my 1987 Ford Bronco.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

!997 Grand Am GT

Rikkirich, 05/15/2003
1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in August of 1996. The only problem I had was last year my driver side power window let go. I brought it back to the dealer, they took care of it. I have 89,000 miles on it and I'm going to run this car till it dies. It still has the power to get up and go. I did have to replace the brakes twice, also the rotor's were replaced also. Besides that the car is sound. I highly recommend the Grand Am GT.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Danger!!!!! walk away from the looks!

Sissymlb, 03/15/2007
1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car because it looked so good on the lot.(big mistake) 1 week after i bought it the window motor went out then the alternator went i have replace it 4 times about once a year average the ignition switch has broke 3 times ? (over 400.00 a time ) the water pump, the power steering pump, i have replaced the brakes 3 times i have to replace tires twice the whole front end, the straps on the muffler have broke 5 times my cd player quit 6 months after i bought it if you have seen the movie the money pit. i'm living it with my car like i said when i seen it i had to have it because the looks ....for your own sake keep looking....

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive! Not fun to maintain!

Car Junkie 2010, 08/07/2009
1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is very fun to drive and is great if you're looking for some fun, but I hope you have money to stick into it. The power windows are junk. Had to replace muffler, needed new brake pads, blinkers wig out on me. Many little things that come with age. With all that being said, very fun to drive.

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