1997 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"It is the best vehicle I have ever purchased!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump went after about 45,000 miles.
Seats started to wear after about 50,000 miles.
General comments?
This is probably the best car, besides my old 1971 Chevy Nova SS, that I have ever owned. I read the other reviews and do not understand why people are complaining about this vehicle. I hope that they realize that a car is only as good as the owner is to the car.
I have replaced the oil and do basic maintenance every 4,000 miles or so. I give her, since she is my baby, synthetic oil every 15,000 miles or so. I constantly keep her clean and well maintained. I have the original clutch, after 92,000 miles, and she still has the same pickup with no clutch slip as she did in the beginning.
Since the vehicle has been so good to me, I am beginning to rebuild, or upgrade as you will, this vehicle. Yes, the paint did chip on the side view mirrors a bit, but keep it clean and waxed and you will have no problems.
I am 6'3" tall and I have plenty of room.
If you do have engine problems, you may want to take a look at who is maintaining this vehicle. Like any car, a well maintained car is, usually, a great car. There are cases where the Lemon Law should be used, but they are far and few between.
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| Its holding up admirably considering how hard I run it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2003 |