2003 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Sedan 2.2 I4 from North America
Summary:
A good first car
Faults:
Besides regular maintenance I've replaced:
The front passenger side strut.
The front control arms.
The passlock sensor.
The rear window regulators.
The front passenger CV axle.
The driver's window regulator.
These were expected in my opinion, especially with the high mileage.
General Comments:
Besides the passlock sensor, this car has always been reliable. I can depend on it to always take me where I need to go. The seats are surprisingly really comfortable and there's plenty of space in the back seat and the trunk for stuff. The handling is really good and the acceleration isn't too bad, though I wish the car weighed less for better performance. The only real negatives I have are the power to weight ratio and the crappy dashboard material quality.
I would definitely recommend this as a first car. If you want more power and driving fun, go with the GT.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th January, 2023
18th Jan 2023, 20:00
I’m happy you like the car. Maybe by 2003 they made improvements over the ‘99 I had. Worst car ever. Ate brakes like no tomorrow. Horrible torque steer. Cruise control switch fell off the steering wheel. Power windows switch assembly warped due to warm weather. The plastic assembly that holds the headlights broke and fell apart... blown head gaskets twice... Pontiac had definitely lost their way.