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Used 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

nice car

Raymond Presley, 11/29/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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The 2003 Grand Am is not a race car by no means, but handle well and is fun to drive. It is also stylish, conformable quality automobile at a good price, especially with the $6000.00 + rebates from Pontiac.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Brakes and Rotors

Ben, 06/09/2005
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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The quality of this car is highly unacceptable to me. Within the first 44,000 miles, this car has gone through 3 sets of rotors and three sets of brakes. GM considers rotors a "wear item." If you have not replaced your front rotors and your mileage is above 20,000 miles, prepare to replace them soon. This car performs great, is comfortable, and is very fun to drive. If GM could produce quality rotors, this would be the perfect car.

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5 out of 5 stars

My opinion

smiths7482, 12/06/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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There is a noise that comes from the motor. I took it to the dealership and I was told That is to be expexted that. the factory was not going to fix the problem. They put a new belt on it to see it that helped but the noise is still there.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

A decent car for the money

mfish, 04/13/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought this car 6/2005, and have 52,000 miles currently. Have the rarer 5-speed, 4 cylinder. Very good on gas; get 31 mpg on highway. Seats are comfortable for long trips too. Engine is peppy and spirited with the 5-speed, which is more in keeping with Pontiac's history. The engine, however, is a little growly (quieter on my Escape). Car is very reliable and have no leaks or major issues. My car has had two issues other owners have complained about: Turn signal stalk needed replacing because it would click after turn, and seams on bottom of all doors needed to be sealed and painted because of rust. Interior build quality not as good as newer GM vehicles. Overall, a good car for less money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fuel Pump, Electrical

ERIKKK, 10/17/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this car used, with 62,000 miles on it, after i hit the 63,000 mile mark i started having this goofy electrical problem where i would start the car and the radio, Dash...etc...wouldn't turn on. I am able to cope with it, usually it all kicks on about 1 minute after starting. 2,000 miles later the fuel pump went out. I love the car, but the problems are starting to irritate me. The car handle's very nicely, accelerates very quickly and is a comfortable, sharp looking ride.

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