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4.75 out of 5 stars

2004 Grand Am 260K plus and keeps on going!

mikiejay21, 01/19/2011
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had my 2004 Pontiac Grand Am for 6 years now and I still love it! Up until this week, i've never had a problem until the climate control went out. Turns out that I blew out the blower motor, and blower motor resistor, along with the circuit breaker. It was about an $800.00 repair which isn't bad considering how many miles were on the car. Other than that, no major problems at all, and it still runs like it's brand new!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Most Refined FWD Grand Am

Matt, 12/04/2010
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I owned a 1995 SE2 before this one, and finally decided to buy the '04 since my truck isn't getting the mileage it used to. So far the gas mileage has been great (25+ mpg)and there is enough power in that LA1 V6 to keep me in the fast lane without getting pulled over. I read some reviews about horrible gas mileage, but their favorite features are SPEED?!? Dumb. If you overdrive any car, after a while it will lose mileage. Stick with AC Delco replacement plugs/filters/wires/etc. and change them at regular intervals. This car will keep you going for well over 100K miles. The LA1 3.4-liter V6 is the most refined, American-built 60° since the 2.8-liter was introduced in the '80s. Great engine.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car ever

ScottJ, 08/30/2003
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love grand ams, this is the best yet

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Reliable Car

ROBERT, 02/28/2010
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car starts for me all the time in the dead of winter especially here in norhtern Il. I love this car, it is the best car I have ever owned. I love the acceleration of this car while on the highway especially going through Chicago's expressways.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Have loved it since it was new...til now

pontiacgirl_78, 08/02/2011
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought this car brand new in 05. I love driving it, it looks great, and its still got get up and go at 98,000 miles BUT....It needs intake gasket #3 (1st one at 23, 000 miles.) The front end is shot...the bearing, the $400 a piece struts, the steering and the axle thingy. All sorts of warning lights keep coming on too. I think sorry to say its time to trade it in. Ive also had problems with the drivers window falling down into the door twice and the back door hasnt opened in about 3 years. It has never left me on the side of the road, but now its not even safe to drive. Ive loved her and took care of her since the day I got her, but at 98k thats too much to be going wrong.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

great car

jameshorton4, 11/03/2014
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

had this GA 04 for 10 yrs. got it with 19000 miles on it. So far, had to replace the master/slave cylinder-due to defective master-trailing arm,due to hydroplaning into ditch. and now it's getting close to 200000 miles and it's starting to crunch shifting to third. guess it's time to change the syncro's. been a great car. excellent handling and mileage for gas. don't know if it's worth the expense or time to change them. but it has been an awesome car. I put it through a lot of stuff over the last ten years. would def get another one like it.

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5 out of 5 stars

great college/college grad car

midwesterner, 03/14/2005
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this car. I use to drive a hyundai tiburon which looked great but drove awful. After test driving 8 cars I had to have the grand am. It drives so smoothly and sometimes i don't even realize i just went around curves. My gas mileage is 24 mpg (both city and highway miles) while my old car (a 4cyl.) was only getting 27. I also love how the radio stays on after you take the keys out. Before I get out of the car I leave the cd playing my favorite song and eight hours later I turn on my car to find my favorite song. I just got a chance to drive it in the snow and it handled really well. I was worried because i hate antilock brakes in snowy weather.

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5 out of 5 stars

Pontiac Quality

2004GrajdAm, 09/27/2005
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have over 22k miles on my Grand Am and I did not expect it to not have any problems. This car is fun to drive and it feels solidly built. My only complaints with the design is that the rear seating is a little tight for adults. My only mechanical problems are a spring that broke in back of the drivers seat and that the fog lights stopped working. Both of these are minor and I will have them fixed at my next oil change. The engine has been smooth with not even a hint of any looming problems. Do not purchase anything else until you try the Grand Am.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My 2004 Grand AM

fl41, 12/15/2013
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE2 4dr Sedan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This was my last car. It served me well. Wasn't exactly the best car I ever had though. Head gasket went on it shortly after I bought it (used). My aunt bought me a remote starter for it. Wich the car was not to reliable with. Every time I used the remote, I would have to check to see if the car actually started or not. All lights (running lights ect.) gave an indication that it did start, but the engine did otherwise. It would however start every time with the key (sometime a rough start). It was surprisingly good in the snow even with cheap black label tires. I will admit, it never left me stranded any where. I would not recommend this car for a tall person.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car!

Lakhota, 07/24/2009
2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've got the 2.2 Ecotec & I'm extremely pleased with it, get almost 40mpg hywy! Very easy to modify ie; added factory spoiler and upgraded to factory monsoon sound system (took some time), fold down seats were a breeze to add, even keyless entry was easy to install. Comfortable, quiet, looks awesome love all the features & most of all, Solid Form Design!

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