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Not a bad car considering, but not great.
rumrunner83, 01/04/2013
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my Grand AM SE 2.2L brand new in November of 2002. I still have the car just over ten years now. Its a sporty car with a particularly powerful four cylinder engine. That being said, it is a four cylinder, and while the car is absolutely fantastic for highway driving, the car is simply too heavy for hills and cold weather. Even when the car was new it did not like climbing hills, and in the cold the engine loses significant horsepower. However, the car is amazing on gas if properly maintained and I have driven from southern Massachusetts to Bangor, Maine (Approximately 300 miles) before refueling.
Not So Grand AM
Bill Mitchell, 08/10/2006
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has got to be the poorest car investment I have ever made. My Grand Am 4 dr. SE as soon as I passed the 60,000 km Warranty the car has been biodegrading on the road. Paint has literally been flying off the bumpers and the doors as i drive At 70,000 Km my air conditioning quit and some type of relay switch in the blinker has gone when I turn the clicking noise of the blinker keeps going for 45-60 seconds after the turn is completed. The fog lamps in the front tend to come loose and point in strange directions I have used Duct tape to hold them in place When called the dealer and told them of my concerns she said Oh they are prone to those problems but bring it in Pay for an Inspection
Try a Dodge Stratus instead
Bob Westerman, 01/07/2003
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle pales in comparison to others in its class. Think carefully before purchasing one - just because it is a few $ cheaper does not make it the better buy.
What a car
m, 08/06/2002
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the second pontiac Grand Am I have owned and they are great. The first Grand Am-a 94-made it to 199K miles with minimal repairs. I will only buy Grand Ams from now on.
Can't GM get it right
TOm, 08/09/2009
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Looks good fun to drive; Many problems 1) pass lock 2) brakes 3)water pump 4) fuel pump If GM would make cars that did not continually FAIL. They could make money on selling cars. Brakes - were bad from fac. they didn't even clean the disks ( still greasy) ; Pass lock may have worked it they lubricated the cylinder: Water pump - they put this on the timing chain- Very bad design! Fuel pump - in the tank Very bad design. I think GM could design a good car they just chose not to!
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jackpot, 09/01/2002
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No rust interior cloth no rips air condition power seats power windows power locks
Nightmare
Dude, 08/23/2009
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car since it was brand new and it's been nothing but a nightmare to own. I'm now seeing many of the problems I've had from other reviewers, including turn signal clicking when not in use,paint peeling, seals. Two weeks after purchase, the a/c went - needed air compressor and it's been downhill ever since. I only have 31,000 but have had the brake pedal assembly replaced due to car picking up speed, even going up hill, needed 2 batteries replaced in less than 3 mos., sunroof leaked, had ignition cylinder replaced 3 times because car wouldn't start; 3 days after most recent replacement, security light has been coming on while driving and dealership says can't disconnect. Run!
Fuel Pump, Electrical
ERIKKK, 10/17/2008
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Been a great car for me
wilkermom, 04/10/2009
2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had a great experience with this car. I was especially happy when I moved from to a state where it snows and my car handled incredibly well in the snow. I lived on a very steep hill and my neighbors could not get up the hill in the snow but my Pontiac went right up the hill. This car looks nice,I like how it looks sporty. Handles well,gets good gas mileage. I always thought it was pretty roomy until a car seat would not really fit well in the back seat. Stroller also takes up the entire trunk. I have only had to repair the fuel pump and that was at 125,000 miles. All other work on the car has been just routine maintenance. My only complaint would be that it's little noisy inside
Excellent Car!!!
Pontiac Grand Am GT, 10/29/2002
2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought our first Grand Am GT. Its an excellent car, thats fun to drive. Other Grand Am owners say its reliable and maintance is minimal. I highly recommend this car!