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Bad Decision
mrsp1, 03/23/2007
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After purchasing 5 other gm vehicles, i purchased this car used and thought that i was getting a quality product. Now 2 years 4 months later i sit having to trade the car with a bad engine. My car is not overdriven in 4 years it has 59,000 miles on it. The dealership i took it to in Escondido states that its just a valve failure and cannot tell me what caused it or why. While i was sitting in a dealership looking at another vehicle another 02 Pontiac owner came in and said that her vehicle was falling apart. Needless to say after 6500 in repair (much more than i can get on trade) i will not be going with another Pontiac ever.
Not too bad
n wiebe, 03/26/2007
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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The car captured me right away. The car handles like the pros. I can corner with absolute confidence regardless of my speed. Acceleration is not bad, but you will suck the gas back if you enjoy using the gas pedal. Sound system is quite good. I found the bass to be somewhat lacking, but a small subwoofer solved that. The doors are awfully wide when trying to park. Would love to have vertical door kit installed for that. Front wheel bearing have gone, blinker relay went crazy, had a bit too much shavings in the tranny when I changed filter and oil, doors don't seal well in cross winds, factory rims peeling(so much for chrome). Other than that, has been fine.
Fun little car
Mark, 08/01/2007
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had it going on 4 years now. Only thing replaced has been the battery. No problems except with some clunk noise in the front suspension. Either has gone away or don't notice it anymore.
Fun and Excitement
shinnick79, 05/02/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2003 Pontiac Grand AM in February of 2003. This car was deffinetly worth the money. This is by far the best Grand Am ever built. I would like to say congradulations to the Pontiac division. You deffinetly built a great car.
What i had expected
Montreal driver, 05/02/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this vehicule is totaly reliable, i enjoy driving each day this car, this car have a good looking and i like going anywhere, because it's looking great in any occasion. I don't have any mechanical problem and don't expect any, i have the quad four engine which is really good. i don't know about the automatic transmission but i know that the manual transmission is really good and i don't need a V6 to get power, the quad four is good enough and i like performance, so normal drivers don't need really more, and this without going to 4000 RPM when really needed.
Good at first, but it all went downhill
lilseany, 10/31/2007
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 27,000 miles on it one year old. It started out as a smooth ride with a lot of power. After one year I had to completely replace the brakes. After hiting the 70,000 mile mark, I've had to replace the alternator (very expensive for this car) and the fuel pump (also pricey). The car is constantly having some sort of electrical problem and sometimes it just doesn't want to start and has to have the computer reset. It has left me stranded too many times. I can't wait to trade it in!!! I should've listened to the guy who stopped me at a gas station and warned me that these cars fall apart after 60,000 miles
Awesome
Bond007, 05/13/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Pontiac Grand AM GT that I purchased has been running great since day one. The smooth and powerfull 3.4 liter V6 engine with Ram Air feature makes the car one of the fastest cars in its comparison group. The interior is clean and modern with features like a monsoon stereo system and leather apolstery. I firmly believe in supporting America, so by buying an American made car I believe I have accomplished this. I recomend this vehicle to every American!
Solid Car, reasonable price.
dtskiles, 05/15/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I rented a Grand Am for a week. Followed by a Corolla and a Taurus. Pontiac has get-up-and-go. This car has more punch and better handling than an comparably priced Accord. However, I can't compare the reliably, nor would anyone be surprised if I did. Unlike their counterparts at Ford, GM remains a solid "B" student. They build solid cars at reasonable prices. Now if we can just discuss the over- stylized interiors. (It's a car, not the bridge to the Enterprise NCC1701)
Grand Damn
braves511, 06/04/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. The saying Pontiac Drive= Love is def. true about this car. I have had mine for a month now and absolutely love driving it.
Money Pit (not starring Tom Hanks)
jager, 12/03/2007
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Heads up about the 3.4's, they have a known problem with the head gasket. Mine was faulty, leaked antifreeze into engine, brokedown oil and screwed my engine. $4000 (no warranty)later I have a new engine and no confidence in the rest of the car. Also, I had to have the electronic brake control module changed ($2000, but under warranty still). I desperately want to like Pontiacs but my faith is weakening in them.
Great so far
necia6, 06/17/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2003 Grand Am GT for about eight months. It handles great and is a really smooth ride. With my commute of 80miles four days a week, I've really been giving my car a workout. The V6 engine results in fast pickup (good for highway lane merges), and has somewhat of a sporty roar when you accelerate. Overall, I'm thrilled with my car.
Great Car
Fscottjr, 06/21/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is fun to drive and it looks great in it,s victory red paint and chrome tech wheels. I had only one problem and that was with the drivers side window and the dealer fixed it right away. This car has an incredable feel to it and is a pleasure to take out on the road.
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.
Poor Quality
Phil, 05/07/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this 2003 grand am for 1 1/2 years now and have had nothing but problems with it. The turn signal/4-way clicks more than occasionally. Especially when it is cold outside. I've had to replace both front hubs, a cv joint, the fuel pump, an ignition control module, and on 3 separate occasions, have had 3 rocker arms come loose on the rear head (by loose I mean they were lying on top of the head when I opened the valve cover). I've replaced the brakes and rotors twice since I bought the car and have to do them again soon due to warped rotors. I do not intend to buy another grand am. Ever. And I do not recommend anyone else buying one. Unless they like to work on vehicles a lot.
Good Car
Good Car, 05/21/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 96,000 Km. Car is reliable and handles great, looks great also. The only main problem I've had with this car is the front end but with our roads its to be expected. They only have to develop a better wheel bearing. Replaced 6 times in 1 and a half years and the wheel bearings are not cheap.
Pontiac Grand Am Peformance
Kayley Smith, 08/09/2017
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 2 years now . The performance of the car depends on how well you take care of it . My particular cars recent owner took little to no care of the car for about a 6 month time period and now that I've got it, it runs okay. It's not my car of choice and the resell price is about $800-$1000.
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Nice looking car.
John S, 02/21/2021
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
03 gt ram air is a great car for 2 people even with the 4 doors. 99-05 is the same car so not much technology in it.
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Good car but ends up being very expensive
Gayle, 06/09/2022
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not much space , lots of trunk space but when parts start going they all go
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Solid car with great pick up speed.
Jwall, 03/03/2023
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a nice car that's built right. My only issue is only getting 23 mpg out of av4 cylinder.
hello kitty
seanfine, 07/20/2002
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
An excellent package for the price of the car. The quality of the finishes and materials are very high. Car is also very fun to drive and has a nice powerful engine despite being a 4 cylinder.
Excellent Choice
Justin, 06/02/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My parents bought me this car for my sixteenth birthday for $11,000. The previous owners kept it immaculate and changed its oil every three-thousand miles. I have continued this care and the car has remained in mint condition. This car is very good- looking and has excellent performance for the cheap price. The many luxuries such as the sunroof and chrome rims are very nice.
Still running like new
MadWoman, 11/05/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new in 2003, and am aiming for 100,000 miles. Car is at 70,000 now, and only issue so far is the engine would get hot, but never overheat (cheap intake gasket in this car - needed replaced). I've always had maintenance done on time, cleaned it often, and simply took greater care of it than others found reasonable. It still keeps up with my lead foot, is still running and looking like new after three fairly serious accidents, drove smoothly between California and Massachusetts four times, and its fun-to-drive rating becomes "10" with the right custom suspension and engine upgrades. The electrical, engine, and mechanics, overall, have yet to fail me.
Hate this freakin car SOOOOOOOOO Much
P.O.S. car, 07/20/2009
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had this car for 6 years and have nothing but problems with this car. Initially, the car was fun to drive and fulfilled its purpose. After about a year and a half, everything started going south. This piece of crap has front rotor, rear drum brakes. As such, the brakes wear down pretty quick. Have replaced brakes/pads/rotors 5 times so far. Have also replaced entire ignition system, fuel tank, fuel pump, and various other things. Bought car new for $14k and, so farm have spent about $7- $8k in repairs over the life of ownership. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS CAR.
not best car
minotrice, 03/04/2014
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
*had the 2.2 with autotran, was not a choice. bought brand new, had it 11 years untill it was totaled and overall just not a great car. blew tranny at 80,000 miles blew fuel pump at 60,00o lots of other issues, electrial gremils ect. the worst part was when hit the tree the airbags deployed minutes after the crash not durng, i was stoped and already shut off motor
THE BEST 2003
03GTCruzzer, 02/25/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love it! Hands down.
Could use more poke...
Tony A., 12/16/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My experience with Pontiac's Grand Am has been mixed. While the car is sleek and it has the engine capacity, the 3.4 liter is far too anemic for the GT's perfoemance image. Acceleration from a standing start is OK, but it quickly runs out of breath. This engine is, however, very smooth and reliable. Ride quality is adequate as is handling. In general, a sporty car at a low price. With the generous rebates the car cost less than $16,000.00 new.
not a good car
Karen, 04/23/2006
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
do not buy! we have replaced the starter, battery, alternator, etc. in less than 3 months time. resell value stinks and you'll be top heavy!! but they are good on gas mileage.
dont buy this junk
bobs, 05/21/2004
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
doors will rust under door jams like mine already are.Also many outher problems.
Not happy
Okay, 03/20/2006
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my G.A. for 2.5 years and have had many problems. I have had them replace the radio 2 times for skipping, still skips. The suspension went out in the front a couple of months ago, and it is starting to rattle around AGAIN! When I hit a bump or RR tracks...it jumps around. I have to take it in again because my power steering fluid is leaking and the wheel is making a grinding noise. I have taken it back 3 times for GM to fix the back door, it rattles. GM had to replace the windshield molding bacuse it came off! I took it in FIVE x's because the seat belt light wouldnt turn off (even when buckled). They finally found a short under the seat! I have 35k and looking to trade it in!!
Near Exact
jscs, 04/10/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2dr Coupe (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I like this car. In fact, I'm moving to a town where I really don't need it and trying to justify how I can keep it. I too have the "creaks" at times, but not always. Never taken it back to the dealer and suppose it does no good from reading these posts. Fine drive.
Awesome car.
cbeck3, 02/03/2012
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my car, but I've had problems with the PassKey system - still looking for a way to disable that completely. Also, I'm not a fan of the Monsoon sound system. In spite of all that, my car is great. It's very quick and plenty fast - although the 150mph speedometer is tempting. It's a great looking car; I've received lots of complements. All in all, it's a great car for the money.