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Used 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Consumer Reviews

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2.63 out of 5 stars

fun ride but poor quality

structengineer, 10/01/2003
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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My car may or may not be typical, but it was in the shop four times for repairs (wheel speed sensor, fuel level sending unit, fan speed control unit, head gasket, rusty rotors, loud pinging engine when cold). Once it left me stranded on the highway. The trim was loose in places, it got horrible radio reception, winshield trim rattled in the wind, radio station tuning knob turned station #'s the wrong way half the time. Other than the poor quality, it was a good car to drive. The car has good acceleration and cornering and is fun to drive.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

what i like to like

-chad, 10/18/2003
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car in order to get out of another one. It turns out that I like it so much, I wouldn't have believed it either four months ago. It runs well, the service is great, and the ride compares with my friend's mercedes! The best part: The dash lights up red at night and the lights are automatic, don't ever worry about leaving lights on all night.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Grand Am GT

jdub85, 08/13/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I really enjoy my car. It's fun to drive and has a decent amount of power for your money. I did however have some problems with it in the beginning. Everytime I turned on my blinker it continued to click like 3 or 4 more times after it was off. I had the dealership do something with the wiring now its never made a sound since. My only other problem was the it had a little trouble turning over when I started the engine. Then I had the dealership upload a hard start program on to my cars computer and it now starts much better. The car is still on the plus side and fun to drive just a few things needed to be fixed.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good Car To buy

hillsborogirl, 07/18/2004
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I've had my Grand Am for over 2 years. I've purchased other Non-GM vehicles and I did not find them as reliable as my Grand Am. My uncle had his Grand Am for 12 years before he sold it to my cousin. My mother has had her Grand Am for about 8 years and it's still going strong. I intend to keep mine for a long period of time.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

lame

mpt222, 04/05/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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this car is SSSLLLOOOWWWW and handles worse than my old 94 Ford Escort!! For all the flash, it really handles poorly, leaning through corners like a truck and very non-responsive steering. I am sure this car will wear like a typical GM...rust out and be worthless in 5 years.

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