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by sammythecat
Jun 20, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No 
Pros: Good smooth ride, decent trunk and gas mileage
Cons: Hard to get repaired, cooling system unreliable, expensive to repair, transmission performance questionable
The Bottom Line: Avoid this model as repairs are costly, complicated and time consuming, with its current age all should be affected by this fact.
The 1998 Pontiac Grand Am is comfortable to ride in and has a good sized trunk. We bought ours used, as a backup and errand car. When it runs, it is great, I enjoy the CD player and cold AC. The problem is when it does need repairs, it is hard for ... read more
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by noxaeterna
Oct 9, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 10 Recommended: No
Pros: Stylish, spacious, factory cd player decent, like the moonroof.
Cons: VERY unreliable, repairs costly, brakes and water pumps don't last.
The Bottom Line: Do not buy this car. In two years, I've spent $3000 in repairs and now I'm told I'd have to spend $4000 more to make it run again!
I bought my used 1998 Pontiac V6 Grand Am GT in July, 2004 and it had about 80,000 miles on it. I paid $5200, thinking that I was getting a stylish, dependable car for a decent price. I was very wrong. It had received regular oil changes and seemed to ... read more
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by mattmacc
Oct 23, 2005 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: PRICE, Sporty Look, Very nice interior
Acceleration, Comfortable seats, Huge trunk, EXCELLENT sound system.
Cons: Poorly constructed passenger windows (power), Seats flatten easily, Cup holders only good for large cups.
The Bottom Line: This is a great car if you don't want to dish out your life savings for a Mustang or some other over priced sports car.
An excellent deal. This car has been through a lot. Trust me. The only problem I have had in the ... read more
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by myersj
Jul 6, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, satisfying power (v6), roomy, good looking, good on gas, good features, nice acceleration
Cons: problems come all at once, slow power windows
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car if you really take care of your cars and put a lot of work into it.
I bought my 1998 Grand Am GT in May of 2002. It was used, and had a lot of miles on it. I don't re ... read more
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by nab00
Oct 11, 2002 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good gas mileage, pretty roomy for a compact, good looking
Cons: Some problems, Cracking paint on bumpers & spoiler
The Bottom Line: Good car, reliable, some problems, but nothing is perfect.
I bought my car in Jan. of 2002 with 26000 miles, now I have almost 37000 miles. It's has been almost painless. I've had to replace/fix the following:
Rear strut mount. (Wasn't that bad)
ABS Sensor. ($200+. WOW)
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by tmyer
Sep 3, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sporty, affordable car that handles, and drives well.
Cons: Some of the "automated features" leave a lot to be desired.
The Bottom Line: If you want an affordable, sporty car than this might be the one for you. Even new it is affordable by today's standards. I recommend it!
After a long break from writing epinions I have returned to write again!! I am sure all of you are holding your breath right?? No, ok, well nonetheless here goes.
So I finally return to US soil after nearly 6 years overseas in the military. ... read more
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by tomtwtwtw
Aug 29, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Strong V6 engine, good looks
Cons: Somewhat flimsy interior
The Bottom Line: Great looks and good engine for under $15000
I recently bought a 1998 Grand Am from a friend of mine at work. He bought the car at about 22000 miles, has had no trouble with it at all, and it now is at 72000 and still runs like new. The transmission is smooth, the response is quick, and the ... read more
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by Jo1991
Jan 2, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: sporty and comfortable at an affordable price
Cons: only if you have more than 5 going along for the ride.
After enjoying my first Grand Am for over 4 years, (you can read my review on it under the '94 Grand Am's) I purchased a 1998 Grand Am. After searching in 3 cities, at numerous dealerships, for several weeks, I came back to my loyal friend.
As ... read more
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by Nancy408
Dec 5, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: good gas mileage, comfortable, dependable
Cons: interior material, not good quality
I purchased my Grand Am GT new in l998, this vehicle has been one of the most dependable vehicles I have ever owned. I do a lot of traveling for my job and need a very dependable ride, this vehicle has not let me down.
I recommend this vehicle to ... read more
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by dayv_s
Sep 20, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun engine, excellent heating system, superb braking power,
Cons: rear seats don't fold down
I have 2 98 Grand AM SE's with the 2.4L twin-cam engine. The Grand Am SE is a pretty good looking car (not as nice as the GT) but that little 4 rips. It was fast when I got it and it is even faster now that I got a K&N Airfilter for it (of course ... read more
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by SwatchDH
Sep 20, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Great styling
Cons: Maintenance Hazard!
Upon purchasing my vehicle new in 1998, I was doomed for failure when I never made it home that day. The car performs great on many days, and with some aftermarket items, dresses up quite well. However, I have tallied 19 shop visits in 23 months, and ... read more
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by Hepcat1941
Jun 28, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good styling, performance, handling,
Cons: ergonomics
I will be brief , I bought the 2000 Grand AM for its aggressive styling. The car simply looks beautiful. The Grand AM has excellent performance from it's V6, excellent looks (inside and out), excellent handling, excellent gas mileage for a car of it's ... read more
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by Nmargolies
May 26, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Cheap, looks great, runs great
Cons: not the best engine, to much hype
This car has raised the bar in cheap cars. They seem very durable if you have ever seen lethal weapon four. In the movie it seems you can drive through a building and run over everything and keep on going, not so true. No car can drive through a ... read more
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by spook3
May 8, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks Really Good
Cons: Gas Hog
First I'll start by telling you that my last car was a 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme that we bought brand new, I have to tell you that I loved that car almost as much as I love my husband.
Anyway my husband came home from work one day and told me ... read more
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by erconley
Apr 28, 2000 - Updated Jun 23, 2001 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No
Pros: Looks, strong 4-cylinder
Cons: Fit-and-finish, electrical
The Bottom Line: If they had only not gone to lunch while my dash was being assembled...
I purchased a '98 Grand Am GT in February of '98 and have been miffed ever since. Rattles, squeaks, and noises of all sorts are the mainstay of the plastic interior. This is one big complaint. I have always prided myself on taking good care of my car. ... read more
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by Rl0810
Apr 21, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: I love the car. Can't say enough good things about it!
Cons: It is a little noisy.
I currently own a white 2 door, 4 cylinder Pontiac Grand Am. Before this? A maroon 4door, 4 cylinder Grand Am. I am a Grand Am person!! Both cars have done very well in performance. My other half also has one. A 1997 V6 Grand Am. These have to be ... read more
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by Eric23MD
Apr 21, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, sound system, build, shape, spacious, smooth, quiet, economic and affordable
Cons: horn sounds stupid for the car
I never owed one but I WANT one so bad .... that is defenitely the car I am getting!!! The Space, the build, the shape, the way it drives, EVERYTHING about it is awesome .... its a defenite yes in my book. The handling on it is SOOO good, u can take ... read more
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by ensignbetsy
Apr 20, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: price, GM made
Cons: Noisy, gas guzzler
This is the second Pontiac Grand Am I have owned, and I must say that I am disappointed this time around.
The first one I has, I finally retired with 120,000 miles on it. I only traded it in at my husband's insistence. I absolutely loved ... read more
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by tuffinc
Mar 16, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: na
Cons: na
I just started working after my 1st daughter was born and I had made some commission checks so I wanted to buy a reliable car (Had a 76 ElCamino) that fit more then 2 and was reliable. I went out on this venture on my own (can't blame him, which is a ... read more
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