1999 Pontiac Grand Am GTP review from North America

Driver's side window cable pulley system motor failed, causing the cable to wrap around the damaged motor at 34k miles (covered by warranty).

Passenger side mirror flap and the plastic piece which holds the visor on the ceiling broke at 38k (bought an entire visor from the dealer for $10).

Front brake rotors eventually became warped causing the front wheels to vibrate rapidly when slowing down at speeds of over 65 MPH (replaced the stock rotors with performance drilled/slotted rotors at 40k miles for $50 each, no problems now).

The thing about GM cars is that you have to maintain them; every GM owner I have ever talked to says this, if you take a serious sense of pride and ownership with these cars they will last a long time.

GM cars weren't meant to be neglected, I always take my car to have a complete service job at Jiffy Lube; a Pontiac owner can't forget to do this, sure it maybe costly, but it's worth it in the longterm.

The car is very quick (0-60 in 5.1 seconds) and handles with pure agility.

The Ford 3.8 supercharger (same one used on V6 Mustangs) was bought used with about 20k miles on it for $238 and installed for less than $400, a ASE perfomance ECU chip was installed for $309, and an exhaust system was installed for $245 (car was dyno-tested at 281 hp).

Now my tiny V6 can beat a Mustang GT, Firebird V8, any BMW, any Lexus, all for less than $1000 in after-market products.

The Grand Am is a great "supe up" car, with new Grand Am after-market products coming on the market everyday (check out partsforyourcar dot com).

Like I said, "You can't get a better car for your money."