Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I cant win! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By Dave Szigety - June 26 - 9:20 am

  If this car were only reliable, it would be a dream. Problem is, every couple months something breaks and its never anything cheap! Two manifold gaskets in 3 years, new A/C condenser last year is leaking again already, the C/D radio fried itself and now the the hydraulic lifts on the rear hatch have gone with no warning! I have always treated this car right (maintenance, oil changes, etc.) and following the wisdom of the Car Guys on NPR, Ive always driven it like my mother-in-law was sitting beside me. This is my third Pontiac in a row and each has been worse. Id still be driving my 92 Grand Prix if it hadnt been totalled! Goodbye Pontiac, goodby GM...period end!

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  Aztecs are worth it! - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By borglette - June 14 - 3:56 am

  We have been driving a 2001 Aztec for over a year. The look of the vehicle is what attracted us into test driving one. Its definitely not the boring mainstream SUV style, inside or out. We were searching for a larger vehicle than we currently had but didnt want to get stuck driving an SUV bus. The Aztec is extremely roomy inside and the shape lends to its versatility. Its very smooth riding, very comfortable to drive and gets excellent gas mileage.

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  Underrated, unappreciated - 2004 Pontiac Aztek
  By researchingu - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I love my car. Some people dont like the exterior, but when they check out the interior, the sound system, heads up display, tent, ice chest, etc...they are sold.

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  Never thought Id buy one of these! - 2003 Pontiac Aztek
  By Selhaus - May 24 - 10:43 pm

  Never in a million years would I have thought of buying an Aztek, they look awful. Then I drove one. Loved it. The flexibility it offers is great. The style has even grown on me. My friends all laughed when I bought it, but even they like it now. My only problems has been seeing past the spoiler and sometimes the back latch does not unlock. I have to press it 3 or 4 times. It was a lot of bang for the buck. Who knew?

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  The Tank - 2002 Pontiac Aztek
  By robob - May 3 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this vehicle as a leftover 2001 while I was looking for a 2003 Vibe. I was able to get $3,000 in rebates and $3,160 off the list price. I took a trip to Daytona Beach, Florida last month and the comfort was excellent with an abundance of room for everything. As the owner of a Trans Am, I say it could use about 35 more horsepower but the mileage would suffer. The trip average was 22.1 mpg overall with a high of 25.2 on one tank with the speed kept below 65 mph. Start looking at 75 mph and that figure will drop to the high 22s. Again, if you can get someone in one the features will win them over.

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  Off the Beaten Path. - 2002 Pontiac Aztek
  By Krovas - April 2 - 4:03 am

  Have had my 02 Aztek for a few months. Purchased at 54k for $8000 even. A few initial repair issues (wheel hubs/bearings) that the dealer took care of. Decent mileage overall for a vehicle of this kind, but truly excellent on the highway. Possibly the most comfortable SUV ever made; a four hour drive feels like a ten minute trip to the supermarket. Interior design more than makes up for funky exterior styling. Somewhat irritating hatch release mechanism. Sufficient power for itself, but I probably wouldnt try towing anything with it. AWD performance is terrific. Overall, its looks arent the Azteks only eccentricity, but Ill bet youll forget all about them if you drive one.

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  I dont see the outside behind the wheel - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By okiechemist - March 30 - 12:03 am

  I bought my 2001 Aztek in October 2001. I have really enjoyed it. I did and do catch a lot of comments from friends about its looks but I just commented that "When Im driving the car I cant see the outside." Incidently, the same people who give me the hard time are also the ones who request help hauling things, or wanting to use my car for trips (it does have a lot more room).

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  Happy New Aztek Owner - 2004 Pontiac Aztek
  By mbrother - March 16 - 2:00 am

  I love my Aztek. Interior is great (10-speaker XM radio w/ controls on the steering wheel, cooler, dual environment controls). I like the looks. Camping package is unique. Some complain about poor rear visibility, but the rear window goes so low it is good. Bottom rear window is vertical & doesnt need a wiper. Mileage is fair, but driver information center supports better driving habits. HP is OK, with cruise control @75mph I went up a pass. My Rally edition rides better than a non-Rally I tested. Ive had this vehicle a month, so reliability issues are unclear (only problem so far is a flaky compass).

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  A car that makes me happy - 2002 Pontiac Aztek
  By Apache - March 15 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I average one new car purchase a year. I have to say that of all the cars we have owned, the Aztek has quickly become my favorite. Because of poorly delivered marketing, it is possible to get great deals on one of the best bargains available today in the auto world.

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  Another satisfied TeKKer - 2001 Pontiac Aztek
  By smiwee - March 10 - 1:00 am

  Bought in 10/01, taking advantage of low interest rates,rebates,etc. Had been looking for a year, running the gamut from Subarus, to GMC Envoy. Aztek presented the best compromise of space,low entry, power, comfort,towing ability, and lots of bells and whistles! ;-) Have had no problems whatsoever and continue to feel I made the best decision.