2002 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 review from North America
"Reasonable price for the great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil dip stick was replaced at 13000 miles.
General comments?
Grand Am 2002 with 2.2 engine is a very nice car. Good performance for the price.
So far quite reliable. Only oil dip stick had to be replaced. It had only few minor cracks, nothing serious really. I just wanted to have a new one. Dealer replaced it with no questions.
I wish it would have firmer suspension and firmer and more supportive front seats. But if you want comfortable ride Grand Am is a way to go.
Very economical. First car I've seen which gives you declared mileage per gallon (24/32 sometimes 23/31 2.2 with automatic).
One advice - use synthetic motor oil and change it every 5000-7500 miles (don't wait for the oil change light). Car seems to run much better and a lot cooler with it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 18000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 11th April, 2003 |