Overview & Reviews

A new trim level has been added -- SE2 -- that offers buyers more standard equipment and additional options, while the SE coupe is no longer available. All SE sedans now feature cleaner styling thanks to less body cladding and smoother front and rear fascias. XM Satellite Radio is an available option on all models, while the OnStar communications system is now standard on all models except the base SE.

• Lots of standard features, available five-speed manual transmission, crisp handling.

• Price creep has followed sales growth, five-speed not available with V6, cheap interior pieces, iffy crash test scores.

User Reviews:

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  hello kitty - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By seanfine - January 14 - 10:00 am

  An excellent package for the price of the car. The quality of the finishes and materials are very high. Car is also very fun to drive and has a nice powerful engine despite being a 4 cylinder.

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  Great Car - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Fscottjr - December 22 - 10:00 am

  This car is fun to drive and it looks great in it,s victory red paint and chrome tech wheels. I had only one problem and that was with the drivers side window and the dealer fixed it right away. This car has an incredable feel to it and is a pleasure to take out on the road.

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  greatest ride ever - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By pepsiman - December 15 - 10:00 am

  after buying this new beauty, we took a trip to the north and was very pleased at the way the car handled and the comfort was perfect. the 4 cylinder engine handled like a 6 cylinder with alot of pep. a real pleasure to drive and the complements are always coming at the looks..

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  Been a great car for 7 years now - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By ted - December 13 - 10:00 am

  We were shopping for a Honda Accord when we stopped by the GM dealer, we drove away in a brand new Gt Grand Am with all the bells and whistles for $7000 less than a half loaded 4 cyl Accord. I thought i would pay in the end in repairs but this car has been very reliable, we have just over 170k on it now and have never had any major problems, and the car is stupidly cheap to maintain (no timing belt service to worry about)We have had the most trouble with the power windows, maybe its the cold Canadian winters thats hard on the window clips (we replaced ours twice now). The car performs well, gets great fuel economy, and we still get complements on the looks! Overall a good solid car for the price.

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  not a good car - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Karen - November 27 - 7:50 pm

  do not buy! we have replaced the starter, battery, alternator, etc. in less than 3 months time. resell value stinks and youll be top heavy!! but they are good on gas mileage.

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  Nice Car - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Mo-mobile - September 27 - 10:00 am

  I love to drive this car! Definitely the best handling in its class! I was a little hesitant to buy a car with an automatic transmission but I quickly found the shifts to be very quick and firm. The engine produces enough power to make acceleration exciting and an exhaust note that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The exterior styling is quite nice (Im always afraid someones going to steal my rims theyre so nice) and the interior isnt bad either. The seats are great, theyre comfortable and supportive during spirited cornering. I like this car so much I find I never want to stop driving.

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  Good first car, lots of problems. - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By whiteside1013 - August 23 - 7:36 am

  This car is a good first car, but not much more than that. I purchased it from my older brother, who owned it for about 2 years. Before him, it was owned by a family friend and before that a car rental service, so my car has seen its fair share of abuse. When my brother bought the car, it had a leak in the cooling system to where it had to be filled every week or so. It was too expensive to fix, so Ive been living with it. The driver side windows have been broken twice. The oil switch broke, which almost totaled the car. The starter went out. The washer pump is broken. The horn is broken. The dashboard is warping up. The keyless entry system is broke

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  Compared with my old 96 GAGT - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By mlinde - August 10 - 10:00 am

  Noticeable performance increase over my 96 GAGT (which had a 3.1). Holds a straight line considerably better at cruising speed with crosswind. Better braking due to all around disk brakes. Hugs corners with less leaning than my 96. Monsoon sound definately better than my 96.

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  This is why Pontiac has died. - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By MDM in MD - July 13 - 2:16 pm

  Im the original owner of my Grand Am GT. Bought it, and am still paying for it since October 2003. Was a great ride and reliable for the better of 4 years. Now six years out, the car is falling apart. Pads and rotors seem to be replaced often.Surprising since I dont race the car, and it is used as a daily commuter with 114,000 miles on it. Replaced ignition switch, emergency brake (broke after replacement by dealer, they had never seen that before), head gasket, and now putting off drivetrain and suspension repair. Tell myself everyday, "Why did I ever buy this car?" GM vehicles seem to have become the money pit of car ownership in my experience. I say buy foreign for better quality!

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  Excellent Choice - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Justin - May 29 - 10:06 am

  My parents bought me this car for my sixteenth birthday for $11,000. The previous owners kept it immaculate and changed its oil every three-thousand miles. I have continued this care and the car has remained in mint condition. This car is very good- looking and has excellent performance for the cheap price. The many luxuries such as the sunroof and chrome rims are very nice.