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Used 2001 Pontiac Grand Am Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Trouble From Day 1

RJB, 03/15/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this vehicle brand new and it has been nothing but trouble since I drove it off the lot. The warning lights on the dash light up constantly and randomly. You never can tell which lights or group of lights will come on. Of course the dealership never found a thing wrong. It's most recent behaviour is to either stall of have the engine nearly choke off each time you step on the accelerstor. I've had the system gone over with a fine tooth comb and you guessed it. Nothing so far has corrected the problem. This was the first time in my life I had both car payments and repair bills. This vehicle is a true piece of junk. Always has been and always will be.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

First Car :(

Lauren.k, 07/06/2008
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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After one month I noticed a gas smell. Took it to the shop and had a gas leak. Both side mirrors fell off and many electrical things broke inside (seat adjustment, side mirror adjustment). A year later the car just plain quit working. Needed new fuel injection, fuel pump, and fuel filter. Then I totaled it. Sad ending to the pony. I loved the vehicle but too many things went wrong with it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

lorla_lynn, 05/26/2002
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is great. This is my 2nd Grand Am and would highly recommend this car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

AMAZING first car.

MikeD, 05/09/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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If you're thinking of getting an affordable car, then I would definitely put a Pontiac Grand AM on your list. This car is a speed demon, just to warn, the acceleration takes some getting used to at first, but once you've driven it enough, it gets easier. This car is a champion to me, and I've only had it for 2 days. If you can find one for a good price tag, then its a steal. This is the perfect first car, it is sharp and not tacky or too sophisticated at all. Runs great, sounds quiet, handles well and easily. Shocks absorb any road divots or potholes, just be on the look-out for them though, never know where you will find one, especially in states with a lot of un-paved streets. A+ car!

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Junkyard Special!

Jessica, 05/09/2009
2001 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car for $6995.00 in 2007. Within the first 3 days I had the car, the computer went out on it. A few months afterwards, my transmission started messing up. After that, it blew a head gasket. Then the power-steering went out. Then whatever turns the belt under the hood blew up. This car is a piece of junk, and Pontiac should be sued for all they are worth!

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