Used 2004 Pontiac Grand Am Coupe Consumer Reviews
Great Grand Am GT
I see some reviews saying that their car (having been bought used) isn't reliable...well some upkeep is required to keep a car moving (duh)...Mine has been great with only the expected items (brake pads, spark plugs) being replaced. Has never failed to start and has the original battery (04) in it. Don't blame the manufacturer if you bought a used car and it isn't up to par---maintain it! I've changed plugs and brake pads and thats it for replacement items. Proper oil changes will do wonders....
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all the people who complain about security issues with this car just need to cut the little tiny yellow wire that goes to the ignition and there will never be another issue with starting it again. its a simple and free fix. you just have to find the bundle of 3 little tiny wires and cut yellow one. seriously people dont complain about something that you can fix so easily. never had any issues with anything else other than brakes and starter which will need to be replaced in any vehicle eventually
14 years old and still kicking asphalt.
If you are looking for something sporty looking with hood scoops that rides like you are floating on a couch cushion, look no further than the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT with a Ram-air V6. This car has excellent traction in the winter time. The engine performs astonishingly well when floored. The Monsoon sound system is of very good quality and if you're not a fan of traction control (as I am not), you can turn it off with the push of a button. Although my car is now 14 years old is just barely over 82,000 miles, it is the best I could ever expect in a used sports coupe.
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NOT Reliable
This is probably the Worst car I've owned. Only have 27,000 miles and so many things wrong from the back window popping out, body side molding coming off, overheating, transmission problem and the front bearings shot. Not to mention the service is horrible and the car doesn't hold value. It wouldnt be so bad if pontiac cared and stood behind their product. cant wait to trade it in and get a toyota
Glad to have had this for my first car.
I would say if your thinking about getting this car then go for it. My grand am has been great to me iv owned it for 4 years and only had to put about $600 in repairs while having 138,000 miles on the car. this car is very reliable and to be honest actually way cooler then i first thought. For a cheep everyday driver it is fast and fun all while using regular gas and not hurting my bank. One thing that i found to be great is that there is actually a community around this car and entire website devoted to custom grand am. just google custom grand am and you will find it. i love my grand am. not to mention the car has held its value greatly i paid $1,700 for mine and found that in its condition i could sell it for up to $2,500 after just fixing a few things and owning it for 3 whole years.
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Rylie's GT
I love my car, I would buy another one!
2004 Grand AM GT 2 door
Poor gas mileage, not as indicated on sticker. Night driving very bad ligths poor coverage, even after replacing to Sylvania silver stars. Noisy passenger door has air leak at 60 mph, dealer not able to find cause. Claims that's normal. Ram air ducts in hood are ornamental only.
Pontiac Grand Am
A very nice care and good value for the money, however a little more head room would be nice.
Great first car!!!
I bought a 04 Grand Am GT1 Coupe a few months ago, and so far besides a few issues it has been very reliable for me. I bought it with just over 100,000 miles, and the fuel pump went around 103,000 miles but $250 I think it was isn't bad. Now at almost 105,000 I had to get the ignition switch changed because the car wouldn't turn over a couple times. All in all I love this car, I've always wanted one of these since I was a kid lol. It is a blast to drive I haven't driven it in the winter yet obviously but hopefully it is as good as people are saying it is. The one thing that kind of bugs me is the turn signal ticking when I'm not using it. But that doesn't bother me as much because I either have the radio turned up or the windows/sunroof open or both. I do also love the fact I have Sirius XM as well. I can now listen to hard rock music besides just alternative crap around here by Chicago. But overall I'd recommend this car for any first experience drivers who are looking for a affordable sports car.
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2nd Grand Am Owned
All in all a good car except for when the security light comes on and car doesn't start unless you leave the key in the ignition switch for 10 minutes in the "on" position. Owners manual stated this. Estimated costs to fix $425, plus labor. Needs longer warranty. Very bad electrical problems, especially with the computer. RPM gauge was messed up for half a day. Going 60 mph and running at 3,000 rpm. Would not shift into overdrive. Kinda ridiculous. 1st Grand Am had similar problems but the security light stayed on all the TIME. Air conditioner did not work.
Beware
I got my 2004 Grand Am GT with SC/T package last November. When i first got it i loved it but two weeks into owning the car i've replace the EGR, two ABS wheel hubs, a water pump, and got a hole in the muffler, so replaced that too. The GM shop told me after fixing the water pump to save my money cause my tranny is going out and my mass control arms are going bad too. All these problems and not even had the car for a year. oh did i mention i got the car with only 30 thousand miles and i drive all highway!
2004
I got my 2004 Pontiac GMC in 2012. I love the way it drive and I can go around sharp curves doing between 60 or better .love my car
Need to fix that security light issue!
I love my car, but lately, if I turn off the car to run into the store (example), I have to leave the key turned on for 10 MINUTES to get that stupid light to go out so I won't be late for work!! This is ridiculous! I have already planned to start leaving earlier for work, as I have kids to drop off and errands to run. Too costly to have it fixed and the gas mileage SUX!!!
Great Car to Have
I've had this car ever since the summer of 2006 and it is a great car to have especailly if it is your first car, i haven't yet had anything wrong go with my car with is a huge plus, and I always get complaiments from people saying how nice it looks and how they would love to drive it. I have added some things to the car in which if ur like me and want more horsepower and torque you can easliy get if u replace certain parts like instead of having that ram air i replaced that with a cold air intake to add some horsepower which it did and i have also added many other parts which if u have the money you could do and my i also add this car sounds great with a pair of 12' subs
Driving Excitement
I had purchased this vehicle in October 2006. I traded in my 1996 Pontiac Grand Am gt for it. I walked into the showroom and I fell in love with this car when I laid my eyes on it. It looks and drives awesomely. It hauls. People have underestimated this car until I have proved it.
My grand am
Comfortable on long trips, pleanty of cargo room, pritty good pick-up, but could be better [nothing the aftermarket can't handle].Nice agressive styling.
Just Love It!
This is the first car that I have chosen for JUST ME... not for the family and I absolutely LOVE IT! The style, the ride and the performance has been outstanding. I have had so many compliments on it's good looks and handling. Truly a stylish and comfortable car.
Pontiac Grand Am
This is my second Grand Am. I like it because it is available as a 2 door, very dependable, fun to drive, good on gas, and an overall good value for the money, and it flies. I have only had to change oil and change brake pads/shoes on my previous Grand Am.
Love this car !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall i love this car. I bought a 96 grand am in 1999 and i loved it so much when i traded it in, it was for another grand am gt.I do have to say the first GA was built better, never had any noise, but with my 04'GA there was a rattle noise...come to find out it was the rear bumper (a screw was loose). I just hope that when i get ready to trade this one in, Pontiac will still be making the Grand Am Gt Coupe.
GREAT CAR IF YOU GET A GREAT DEAL.
I HAD THE 1999 SE GRANDAM AND WENT INTO THE 2004 GT. I REALLY LIKE PONTIAC'S GRAND AM'S. CAR HAS A REALLY GOOD REBATE. HAVN'T HAD THE CAR TO LONG BUT PAST EXP. WITH GRAND AM'S I'VE ENJOYED. OLD ONE'S ( LIKE MY 99 ) BRAKES WERE BAD. I CAN FEEL AN IMPROVEMENT WITH THIS 04. GOOD CAR FOR ALL AGES.
My 3rd Grand Am
This is my 3rd Grand Am and the best one I've owned. I finally got everything I wanted with this one... leather, XM Radio, Ram Air V6, shiny chrome rims... which were not available when I purchased the last 2 cars. I get compliments every day on this car!
Horrible GrandAm
This is the worst car we have ever bought. We will not only not ever buy another pontiac but we will tell all of our friends how bad this car really is.
awesome
my experience with the grand am has been great
HOT PERFORMER AND FAMILY CAR
THIS IS MY FOURTH GRAND AM, AND THEY ONLY GET BETTER. THIS IS THE SECOND CAR I BOUGHT THAT HAS NOT HAD TO GO BACK TO THE DEALER FOR CORRECTIVE SERVICE.THE OTHER ONE WAS, YOU GOT IT, A GRAND AM.
Fun car
This is the first I have owned and so far its been a great car. I like the g6 it just lacks in body style. My own opinion GM should have just revamped the grand AM a few more ponys under the hood wouldnt hurt. the 3400 is dependable but a super charged offer would be nice.
amazing
I just got this car today and i love it already. All the features are nice
My first car, and not a bad one
This car is great. Its my first car, and being 17 years old, its not that bad of a car. It really does give off the teenager sporty look to it. Fun to drive and nice sound system.
o4 grand am gt
good no major problems . 40,000 wheel hub bearing went out on the left side . It roared like a truck but it was under Waranty. fun car to drive but this is one of those cars you want a warranty that why I have the 100,000 mile power train.I have no problems since the wheel bearing. Put ventis hr II tires on. at 54615 mile she runs great. May trade her in though for a gas sipper and not a guzzler.
Affortable Excitment
this car is sporty alot of fun to drive and affortable.
Black Beauty GT
I recently upgraded from a Sunfire to this car and i must say THERE'S quite a difference!! First this car is very sporty and very very comfortable. Second this car has pep especially when jumping on the highway and i need to accel to pass other cars and third, the features are awesome
I love my GT
The driving is very smooth. The 150 dash is tempting but I haven't driven it over 95.
Awsome power
This vehichle has a lot of get up and go even at highway speeds. Handles well . I have ram air package with ram air hood which gets lots of looks and comments.Dash is very sporty with bright red lighted gauges which everyone likes.Some criticize the 150mph speedometer. But if your like me and like to test the limits, a 120mph speedometer would have failed me. Top speed thus far for me, 124mph with no alterations(yet). The ride is the smoothest Ive ever experienced. At 124 mph it was smooth as glass.
3 Month Review
This is my secong reviewing of this car which i've had for 3 months and i haven't had a single problem with it. It runs so smooth and it's very quiet as well as very responsive, but it does have blind spots
last but not least
Pontiac seems to be on the right track.This car is affordable, fun,and sporty. As a coupe model in black this car looks right.
Great vehicle
I love this car. I purchased it after trading in my Sunfire GT primarily because I wanted more head and leg room which the car definitely offers for a compact car. The fuel economy is comparable to my Sunfire. I've had no problems with the car at all though I'm pretty fussy about making sure that all major maintenance is done on time. I love the sound system and the general layout of the interior. Great car. I'll definitley purchase a Pontiac G6 GT down the road.
4th grand am 2nd Gt Ram
Listen I know everyone has a different experience however as long as you keep up on the maintenance I feel like they run forever. Oh and much needed TLC
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What a wonderful, fun car!
I have had 13 cars since I started driving in 1978, and this is BY FAR the best (except maybe my first car, a '71 VW Bug - but it was my first, c'mon!). It is flashy (fusion orange, to match my red hair!), sporty, a LOT of fun to drive, decent gas mileage, heavy and solid feeling (unlike foreign cars which always feel cheap to me), and an engine that feels and performs like an old muscle car (the throaty roar from the Ram Air is unbelievably exhilarating). It is a car that makes me smile every time I see it, and gives me a thrill every time I accelerate, all without making a big dent in my budget. It makes me feel like a teenager again!
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I enjoy having and driving it very much. It handles excellent and the ride is very smooth. I haven't had any complaints from people who have rode in it with me. I actually underestimated it when I looked at it but when I drove it, man it drove like a soaring eagle. The color of this car is nice, it is greystone metallic. It is a subtle color for the power that this car possesses. But I am not complaining.
Awesome
I love my Pontiac I buy like 10 years ago .I never has a problem with them.just I have to say good bye because my neighbor hit it in the back .I gonna missed 😭😭😭
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There is a reason GM killed this heap
GM used to build solid cars What the hell happened? Save your money and purchase a quality vehicle. A wealthy friend of mine put it best..."You need not be rich to afford a BMW, but the opposite is true about owning a domestic". -Buy something well built and you wont break yourself in repairs. I'm sorry but we did it to ourselves, America. We lost the zero defect mentality and embraced the quick buck slap it together and send it out the door philosophy.