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| Performance | 8.3/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 9.7/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.6/10  |
By Starman
on 8th Apr 2005
| Year Manufactured | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Length of ownership | 2 Years |
| Performance | 8/10 |
| Practicality | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 |
| Value for money | 10/10 |
| Overall value | 9/10 |
 Starman's recommendation | |
Great ride, smooth and quiet. Excellent fit and finish, with a well designed and finished interior. Plenty of power, good fuel economy.
In a sporty compact like the Grand Am a full compliment of guages should be standard equipment.
I traded a high performance V-8 Mustang in on this Pontiac Grand Am SE1 Sports Car and I have had no regrets. The Mustang was faster and cornered better, but the Grand Am is no disappointment in performance, the ride is much better and it is a lot more enjoyable car to drive in every respect and under all conditions. The fuel mileage is exactly TWICE that of the Mustang (28 versus 14) and that was a major consideration. I've driven the Grand Am for just over two years with not a hint of trouble. I love the sleek and sporty styling, the bright red color and the many standard features that Pontiac includes in the SE-1 package. I was extremely disappointed that Pontiac dropped the beautifully styled Grand Am in favor of the ugly and unappealing G-6. I test drove a new G-6 and found it to be harsher riding, slower (even with the V-6) and available in colors ranging from mildly hideous to "I wouldn't be caught DEAD in that". I will drive my Grand Am another 100,000 miles, as it is far superior to its replacement.
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