2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Fast and sporty eye-candy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers door slightly out of alignment. Dealer adjusted it under warranty.
Front stock tires started to squeal at low speeds at about 23,000 miles - apparently indicative of this particular tire. Dealer said mine were exceptionally bad, and convinced GM to replace for free.
General comments?
This is my third Grand Am in a row: a GT, then an SE2, now back to a GT, all 2 door coupes. I LOVE this car. Pontiac makes a great, sporty car that is priced very reasonable. It's quick, nimble, looks good, has good storage, decent stock stereo.
I recently drove an '04 Grand Prix, and that just might become my next car. It has more room for my family (three car seats don't fit in the back of the Grand Am!), and is even quicker.
Some aficionados have said a true sports car doesn't have front wheel drive, but for the money, once you learn to track through your turns (and any time it's wet/snowy), front wheel control is worth listening 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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2004 |