Used 1998 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Style Great Engine Stinks
Leia, 01/13/2010
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car with 100,000 miles on it. Within the first year I had to park the car and replace the intake manifold gaskets and the fuel pressure regulator. A year later I had to park it again to find out why the car wouldn't go into park anymore. After taking of the solenoid from the shifter I was able to drive it again only to find the tranny leaking and a major rack and pinion leak. Over all I only got 20,000 miles out of it and sold it as fast as I could. I loved the body style and it was wonderful to drive but to fix it you have to have deep pockets. It's a money pit. I will stay a ford girl after this. Change the engine and I might come back.
A Maintenance Nightmare
Speedracer1021, 10/30/2006
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought this car after wrecking my 97 Civic. Have only had car for a few months and it has put me down 3 times. Already replaced broken motor mount that caused car to "growl" when accelerating, bad alternator that drained battery and left me stranded in the middle of nowhere, temp sensor and thermostat because car kept overheating, front shocks b/c car started squeaking and bouncing over even the smallest bumps, keyless remote, front brake rotors and brake pads. Right now I am having numerous electrical problems with the car. I really like the car, but I have to get rid of it because I can't afford the maintenance. Wouldn't recommend buying one unless you have the money to maintain it.
It was the worst I ever owned
wayne, 09/03/2008
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Do not buy a pontiac
Antonio, 03/25/2005
1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After buying the car with around 80K miles, we were told that it was normal wear for the manifold intake to leak. This is the coolant intake. It costs around $700 to fix for a car that has a bluebook of around $4500 best case scenario. This is just for this leak, other problems common. NO LONG TERM reliability at all. Avoid Pontiac at all costs if you need a reliable car. The WORST car I have ever owned and will never, ever buy a Pontiac again, new or used.
Still Blows Me Away
joser94, 11/17/2013
1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for a little over a year now after getting it pretty cheap and I love it and hope to have it for years to come. First few months were okay but did a few weird things that required some work to be done to it but no problem because I do just about all of it myself. It growled when accelerating from a stop but surprisingly fun to drive and extremely cozy in the fall and winter! I got 3 months/2000 miles out of it and the engine bearings went bad, guessing the previous owner didn't keep the oil changed. Since then all has been well with it. I have replaced the brake pads and rotors, drums and shoes, mounts and alternator but it makes up for that wit it's power!
Don't every buy one of these!!!
DCPontiac, 09/25/2002
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car stinks. I had to take it in for minor repairs and fixes about 10 times within the first year. 49,000 miles on my car and the brakes have been changed 3 times. Once in rush hour traffic my brakes just plain went out. Last month both of the power windows fell off their tracks within a week of each other. Other troubles too numerous to list. The ability to have fun driving this car is limited. Don't even think of trying to use the manual shifting capability on the automatic models. Remotely sporty driving results in a foul smell every time. However, the downshifting option is nice for slowing in traffic when you don't have your brakes.
Not bad
Sam, 01/26/2009
1998 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
The Worst Car Ever!
GrandAmSux!, 10/24/2002
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have nothing but problems since I have owned this car. Nothing too major but some quality issues. Drivers windows will roll down but not up, sunroof motor went bad, the brakes on this car are terrible! I will be driving down the road and it will just quit, like it is out of gas. Cannot find the problem. This will be the last domestic manufactured car I will buy. Also own a '97 Honda CRV and at 75,000 miles it drives and runs like a new car. The pontiac was worn out before 50,000!!
better than expected
tmister, 10/01/2003
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been surprisingly reliable. Maintenance has been non existant with the exception of routine upkeep. With about 160000 miles, it is still running strong. the v-6 has plenty of power to spare. She always starts with ease. I bought the car as economy transportation, but it turned out to be much better than expected. I have passed the car on to my kids. I would recommend this car to any friend.
Love My Grand Am
ricknj56, 11/20/2002
1998 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have 102,000+ on it and it still runs almost as good as the day I brought it home. Power Window and Alternator had to be replaced at my expense, but that's all the expenses I have incurred other than normal maintainence (Oil, brakes, tuneup, etc...)
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