1997 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4 quad 4 from North America
Summary:
A cheap fun ride
Faults:
Car eats oil like there is no tomorrow. When I did my last oil change at 2750 miles, there was only 1.5 quarts in the system, and no signs of leakage. Any one have any ideas? Check engine light comes on and off, changed O2 sensor, but seems to be the CAT. Still under warranty so I'll take it to back to GM.
General Comments:
Fun to drive, has lots of pickup compared to Saturn's or Honda's, responsive throttle, good gas milleage, and stops on a dime.
Pretty easy to work on, stereo systems are easy to put in. Pontiac should have gone for the 6.5" rather than the 4x6" in the door speakers though, would sound a lot better.
Car is getting 32 miles a gallon of regular, running on Mobil 1 synthetic, and riding on Goodyear Eagles. Hope it lasts me a few years.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th January, 2003
25th Aug 2004, 12:02
I love my Grand Am SE too. It is a 1997 model. I have had lots of problems also. The check engine light has been on ever sense I got it, but it wouldn't come back with any codes. I have had the oxygen sensor replaced 4 or 5 times, but this last time I will get it from the dealer instead of one of the many part stores who are cheaper. It has 168,000 miles on it and I had to replace the fuel injectors last year along with the computer. It is a fast little car, but when one thing goes wrong it seems everything else falls apart too.