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2005 Pontiac Grand Am consumer reviews

$20,090 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 Grand Am Pontiac
(16 reviews)
87% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 3.8
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.0
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decent car with some issues but a real workhorse

I have owned and sold 4 grand ams and they were great some flaws. Multifunction switch issue, the blown speakers and also head gasket issues if not maintained. But little car with lots of juice to 'er. Seats are comfy and handles nice too bad these are reproduced. Compared to the G6 this car is much more solid and more reliable. I love my current 2005 Grand Am SE modded to a GT!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Greatest car for anyone

Car has a great design on the outside, and a nice interior. I own a white version with black stripes gives it a nice look. Only thing I dont care much for is the fuel pump. Had to replace 3 times in 125,000 miles time. Drove a lot so thats an iffy. Probaly will drop another engine to make it last longer. Have to drive one to understand how it does.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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So Much Bang for the Buck

These cars tend to be under priced -- especially the ones with the 3.4L V6. The engine really can get the car to move, and the typical pontiac wide body design allows for incredible handling of that high performance. It's a little less organic looking than the cars that are hot today, but the styling is true to the raw power. An excellent car that I've loved.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Hidden problems revealed!!!

I bought my car slightly used three years ago as my first car. It did really well up until recently. Pontiacs are very well known to have issues with their electrical systems, and boy did this one ever! There was an issue with the cars security system, it glitches and thinks the car is constantly being stolen which locks the cars engine and doesnt allow it to start. The part is a 500 dollar part, not including any labor, and on top of that, there is never any guarantee that it wont break again. Its actually a very common issue, I had to junk mine!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Why has the Grand Am come to an end.

This car is overall the best car for anyone. Comfortable, stylish, great features, and plenty of HP. Why did pontiac decide to stop making Grand Am?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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What a Hot Car

I love my Pontiac Grand Am SC/T. Its red, with charcoal gray leather interior. The seats fold down for storage. I can blow by just about everything when passing. It's a beauty. One Question..what does SC/T stand for?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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