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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  GREAT CAR have had 1 big problem - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By gmforever - August 5 - 6:03 pm

  i love the car to death i really do. great car and it does get attention even without doing mods or anything major to it. i got the car back in SEPT 2011 as a birthday gift from me to myself. 1 month after i got the car the number 5 valve bolt popped out and we had to rethread the hole which was a pain.but ever since i have had nothing at all just minor problems. headlights were too fogged over couldnt even get it cleaned up enough to make them look good or even improve driving at night. so brought new ones and thats really it. if anyone has had this problem tho please POST because seems im the only one so far with it thanks

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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.

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  Still running like new - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By MadWoman - January 29 - 4:53 pm

  Bought brand new in 2003, and am aiming for 100,000 miles. Car is at 70,000 now, and only issue so far is the engine would get hot, but never overheat (cheap intake gasket in this car - needed replaced). Ive always had maintenance done on time, cleaned it often, and simply took greater care of it than others found reasonable. It still keeps up with my lead foot, is still running and looking like new after three fairly serious accidents, drove smoothly between California and Massachusetts four times, and its fun-to-drive rating becomes "10" with the right custom suspension and engine upgrades. The electrical, engine, and mechanics, overall, have yet to fail me.

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  Solid Car, reasonable price. - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By dtskiles - September 2 - 10:00 am

  I rented a Grand Am for a week. Followed by a Corolla and a Taurus. Pontiac has get-up-and-go. This car has more punch and better handling than an comparably priced Accord. However, I cant compare the reliably, nor would anyone be surprised if I did. Unlike their counterparts at Ford, GM remains a solid "B" student. They build solid cars at reasonable prices. Now if we can just discuss the over- stylized interiors. (Its a car, not the bridge to the Enterprise NCC1701)

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  *Sitting on the Fence* - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By MizIndependent - August 14 - 1:40 am

  The Car is very nice looking,and fun to drive, however we had problems right off with the A/C- dealership refused to fix it, so car was not truly "certified used" a bit upsetting, brakes have been fine so far, the car is smaller inside then it first looks, we have a hard time fitting the rear facing child seat, and latch system not recommeded for use in the middle of the back seat. Impressive trunk space- Overall, nice economy sedan- but dont think I will buy pontiac again.

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  love my grand am - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By paulette - July 11 - 6:30 pm

  I bought it 2 years ago and I love it and dont what to part with it I am keeping it and passing it on to my kids

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  Fun to drive, good on long trips! - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By alessing - May 2 - 12:06 pm

  Owned mine until 2007 when it was vandalized and totaled by my insurance company (ugh.). Very reliable and fun car for a decent price. Everyone constantly complains about the lack of power from the "Ram Air 3400 V6." The title offers more than the engine itself. 8+ seconds to 60 which can be an issue passing sometimes, however it has a ton of torque. Other than that its a fun car with decent fuel economy. Ive taken to the mountains of NC and it was perfect for what we needed.

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  Brakes and Rotors - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By Ben - March 17 - 2:00 am

  The quality of this car is highly unacceptable to me. Within the first 44,000 miles, this car has gone through 3 sets of rotors and three sets of brakes. GM considers rotors a "wear item." If you have not replaced your front rotors and your mileage is above 20,000 miles, prepare to replace them soon. This car performs great, is comfortable, and is very fun to drive. If GM could produce quality rotors, this would be the perfect car.

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  Great coupe for the money - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By John - March 7 - 10:43 am

  I find this to be a very solid, great handling and fun to drive car. There is more then the rated horsepower available, especially considering the cars 3800 lbs. and it runs great!! I would advise i bought this NOT looking for a maintenance free car - it waas cherry but i replaced the coolant with NON DEX_COOL and a lower-tem thermostat - its a GM thing you need to correct but the engine will last foever - im a mechanic and trust me it will save you TONS of trouble. Ive seen GMs like this take some serious abuse and keep on going!!!

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  8 - 2003 Pontiac Grand AM
  By jackpot - October 7 - 10:00 am

  No rust interior cloth no rips air condition power seats power windows power locks