Faults:

Brake pads and calipers replaced.

Radiator rebuilt, all hoses, radiator fan and thermostat replaced.

Alternator replaced.

General Comments:

Sometimes the starter clicks like the battery is dead when you turn the key, but turn it again and the car starts.

I love this car. It has great acceleration.

The cabin is quite roomy (I'm 6' tall).

The ride is great like a larger car.

Great stock stereo system.

All in all it's been a great car so far.

Faults:

Replaced the engine.

Replaced the oil pan twice.

Replaced the brakes.

Replaced the rotors.

When it rains my car leaks water on the passenger side, and I can't find where it is.

Replaced motor mounts.

Replaced heater hoses.

Replaced all belts.

Sometimes I will hear squeaking from inside my car and I know it's from something loose in the interior, but I can't figure that one out either. Maybe it's because the interior is all plastic!!!

Replaced spark plugs.

General Comments:

The car is quick.

The car handles nicely.

I like the way you feel when sitting in the car, it is so comfortable and so cool feeling.

It is the best car for a beginner driver to get.

I don't like the fact that it has only a one star safety rating!!

Faults:

At 115000 miles, the transmission started freezing up after the car would be running for a while. I had it rebuilt for $1100.

The alternator froze up and stopped me on a Boston freeway. Sears fixed it for $100.

The rear brake wheel cylinders leak a little after 100000 miles. I replaced them both for $10 each.

I tend to chew through front rotors pretty quick, but I think that is more due to my "race car" style driving than the car.

I recently had the idler pulley bearings fail and was disappointed when the dealer wanted to charge me $135 for a new part. I found the pulley after-market for $20 and replaced it (please note: the bolt holding the pulley on the bracket is threaded in reverse!!!)

I had a minor accident that damaged the driver's side door and was delighted when it was easily replaced for $100 from a local junkyard.

General Comments:

For the money, the transverse mounted 165HP engine is a great deal. It will rocket off the line (0-60mph in <6sec), and this is with no after-market or performance parts.

Handling is quick and responsive, even in snow and ice conditions. The front wheel drive and nicely distributed weight make it a dream to drive.

Interior is roomy and comfortable, with lots of trunk space.

If there ever come a time to replace this car, it will be with another Grand Am.

Faults:

The only repair I made with this car was the breaks. The rear brakes were leaking fluids, so when I stopped, the rear would jump. I had the front brakes replaced. Repaired the front struts and back shocks. Then I had to take the car into the shop because my engine was shaking a lot, so they put in new motor mounts on the engine and transmission and my car rides as smooth as probably the first day it was made, and I still even floor it and it has the power when you use a engine clearer and fuel clearer. (1,200 on repairs)

General Comments:

This car is really there when you need it, though I gave it a repair and it's still running past over 200,000 miles.