2000 Pontiac Grand Am Review
2000 Pontiac Grand Am Review
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Pontiac Grand Am types
- Coupe
- Sedan
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Pros
- Sporty styling, lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission.
Cons
- Price creep has followed sales growth, true sport sedans need a five-speed with a V6.
What’s new
Grand Am gets engine improvements, interior upgrades (including a revamped center console), new exterior appearance packages and revised paint choices.
Edmunds says
A viable import alternative, but don't expect Camry- or Accord-like resale values or build quality.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.64 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$197/mo for Grand Am SE1
Grand Am SE1
vs
$187/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Vehicle overview
Pontiac updated its volume-leading nameplate for 1999 with an all-new car, inside and out. Boasting a bold new style and a wider stance, the sporty Grand Am bears a strong family resemblance to its big brother, the Grand Prix. One noteworthy design quirk is the use of large, round cornering lamps at the lower edges of the rear fascia, looking much like the fog/driving lamps in the front.
Overall, the new design is pleasing to the eye because the car's proportions are more balanced than the previous model. The Grand Am can be had as a coupe or sedan, in two distinct models (SE and GT) plus three option packages (SE1, SE2 and GT1). Base SE Sedans and Coupes are powered by a 150-horse, twin cam 2.4-liter four-cylinder that has been fitted with a redesigned composite intake manifold for better fuel economy and lower emissions. The base cars also feature air conditioning, antilock brakes, 15-inch wheels and an AM/FM stereo cassette. An electronically controlled four-speed automatic is standard. The SE1 includes cruise, power seats, windows and mirrors, and can be optioned with 16-inch alloys, a CD player and decklid spoiler.
Once you get to the SE2, you gain a 170-horsepower 3.4-liter V6 that has been reworked for better durability and lower emissions. You also get all the SE1 options as well as traction control and remote keyless entry. Go for the sporty GT, and you'll benefit from a stiffer suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a set of 16-inch five-spoke wheels and a unique look, including special front and rear fascias and bodyside cladding. GT1 adds a six-way power driver's seat, high-power audio system and power sunroof. Leather seating and chrome wheels are also available.
Grand Am's interior is driver-oriented, with all center panel controls angled toward the cockpit, centered around a contemporary circular cluster panel housing red backlit gauges. Surfaces are soft-touch and low-gloss while control knobs are easy to see and use. By putting money into driver-oriented hardware instead of flashy doodads, Pontiac has bolstered Grand Am's market position. This car packs lots of equipment into a well-screwed-together package. But don't look for real enthusiasts to embrace the Grand Am until a five-speed is available in the V6 GT model.
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5 star(39%)
4 star(37%)
3 star(19%)
2 star(4%)
1 star(1%)
127 reviews
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3.5 out of 5 stars
2000 SE (Automatic Transmission option)
teravain, 08/18/2011
2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan
Over all the 2000 Grand Am has been an excellent car. Mine has over 200k miles on it with 185k of them put on by me.
The car lasted up until about 189k then one of the cylinders dropped to 60% pressure and I can't use the AC when I am stopped at a stop sign or the engine will stall.
Paint started peeling at the bottom of the front doors after 8 years of driving on a dirt road at 45 … miles per hour for 2 miles per day.
The front dash has started to lift a little from the sun light hitting it the last 11 years, and driver side window button is finally starting to act up.
At 13k this car has lived up to all my expectations.
4.88 out of 5 stars
Great looks! Great quality! Great car!
ChrisJ, 09/03/2003
2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan
Once I drove this car, I loved
it. It was in mint condition. Under the
car, the engine, and around the doors
all rust free! And no the car was not
painted. The interior was the same with
no cheep plastics that break. It has
the 3.4L V6 which has great
proformance. It has excellent
acceleration. The comfort is
excellent:lots of leg room in the front
and back. The … sporty design, and my
favourite (red dash lights) make this
car look awesome. As for build quality
and reliability , I've had no problems.
It has great handling and a smooth
ride. Its solid and doesnt have road
noises. This is a great car and I would
recommend it.
4.13 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent car
Jamie, 12/26/2009
2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan
I received this car in mid-2006 and have had it ever since. It just hit 200,000 miles and has still kept going (knock on wood!) I am pleased with the way it has held up. I drive an average of 25,000 miles each year so I am pretty hard on cars.
4.13 out of 5 stars
Amazing car for being almost 12
richie_east, 12/15/2011
2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe
I purchased my car two years ago with 99,000 miles and it now has 142,000. I have had very minimal repairs. Great car, paint still looks great with the exception of minor paint chips in the hood and bumper. I love the fact this car gives me all the power and response i need. Ive driven friends new Mercedes c230 thats feels gutless and slow to respond compared to my Grand am. I plan on … driving the wheels off this car. After being 11 years old, i still catch myself looking at it and admiring the beauty of it. I see lots of grand am gt's on the road and not to sound superficial, but mine is one of the best looking ones on the road. Overall i love this car and get compliments on it all the time!
2000 Grand Am Highlights
Coupe
GT
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $203/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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