2003 Pontiac Grand Am GT review from North America
"Great car, but not for big people"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the front brakes at 45000 km, but warranty covered it.
General comments?
This is an excellent mid sized commuter car. I has good performance and economy, while still being stylish and fun.
However, as a large man (six foot three, 230 lbs.) I find the drivers area a tad too small. My right knee rests on the gear shift, and my left against the door grip. In order to have the required leg room, I need the seat far back to the point where the rear passenger area is restricted. Plus, I cannot comfortably reach the steering wheel, since I need to have the seat tilted way back to allow for head room.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Ram Air Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 55000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Blazer |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2005 |