2000 Grand Am GT

[speedlimit250]

What do you guys think of the new Grand Am GTs? I own a 2000 Grand Am GT and I love it. I am surprised at how much power it has, especially top end. It runs a 0-60 time of around 7.4 sec.

[igor@af]

I like the improvements they have made.
It looks better and the performance keeps going up and up.
How about the reliability though?

[speedlimit250]

Haven't had a problem yet and I have 15,000 miles on it already. I have talk to others on the net and in person and they have not had a problem yet either. It is surprising how many of my friends own these so called reliable cars such as the Accord and they have problems but I never do with any of the Pontiacs I have or had owned. I used to own a 89 Firebird and I had it for 3 years. Not one problem with that either. My father uses it as a summer vehicle now and he loves it.

[igor@af]

thats awesome!

My dad was thinking of getting a Grand Prix 3 years ago, but we ended up getting Infiniti Q45, which is pretty darn sweet! 278hp.

[speedlimit250]

That Infiniti is one hell of a nice ride. The Grand Prix GTP and GTX are both amazing cars for the dollar. The new Prix hit 60 in 6.4 seconds and the GTX will do even better than that. Hopefully, GM decides to produce the new G8 Grand Prix which consists of a AWD LS1 V8.

[Chris]

Damn you!
My mom has a 99 SE, and it keeps screwing up. We now have 40 000 miles, and it has needed new brakes, a new wheel bearing (300 bucks!, there was no way around it), the rear power window switch now requires a lot of pressure pushing down to work, the sterio lights keep malfunctioning (the display reads really weird symbols), and the snow and dirt gets stuck in the wheels, requiring monthly taking-of-the-wheels-and-scrubbing-them exercise.
Oh, well.
At least the V6 is strong, with 0-60 in 8.1 seconds, and quite a bit of torque ( she lets me drive, and it goes quite nicely)
It could use some more support for 4 hour driving stints, though.

And the GT is supposed to go from 0-60 in 7.7 seconds, but my magazine could easily be wrong.

Sucks the gas, too.

I like the Q45, too, and am really looking forward to the 2003 model.

Grand Prix is the best pontiac ever (after the mid-seventies, anyway)

[Jim]

I've had my car for approx 10 months now and I love it. I have a GAGT1 black in color, Loaded with all the options plus a few enhancements including:

Eibach springs
255/40/17 inch wheels
ASA (by BBS) chrome wheel (limited edition)
Ram Air Intake systems
SLP exhaust system
ASE performance chip
Racing pedals
Borla exhaust tips

I've never had problems with my car yet, I have heard that many people have experienced brake problems, LED lights coming on too soon, and annoying noises within the car. This car is governed to 125mph that's if you have the GT model. I have the performance chip that let's the car exceed over 125mph, (I've been to 139mph).

I have raced many cars that I know can be faster than my car but unfortunately for them they are governed.

Racing includes 2001 celica GTS, Honda's, Lexus IS300, Preludes, and some others.

I have noticed that braking isn't all that great, although ABS isn't my favorite. The car starts off great at lights, but if your racing someone with a stick, than you might have some problems, but you will catch up. Hope this little info helps.

[Chris]

Jim, welcome to AF, and nice car. post a pic.

Thats a massive tire to be running, but the stock 225/50-16's are pretty big anyway.
Could you post your quarter mile time or speed so I can calculate your horsepower??

My moms car has mega brake problems. She should have gotten a Sentra SE.

[General _Motors]

2002 Grand Am GT is better

[Chris]

Yah, but a Sentra SE is 8 grand cheaper (canadian) Plus it wouldnt have the problems she has (her car is a little lemon-y, though)

Our previous car was a Stanza, and it was bulletproof, never had a problem with it till about 250000km.

A Grand Am with a stick would be really good, but the way it is it is one of the Generals best products.

[sunrunner_pei]

The 1999+ Grand Ams are a huge improvement over previous models, but watch out for front rotor warping. It's common with all '99+ Grand Ams, despite 2 different rotor makeovers from GM. A good set of aftermarket rotors will solve any warping problems though. A good car, great price, and excellent performance, especially with the V6.

[Euro19]

Originally posted by Chris
Yah, but a Sentra SE is 8 grand cheaper (canadian) Plus it wouldnt have the problems she has (her car is a little lemon-y, though)

Our previous car was a Stanza, and it was bulletproof, never had a problem with it till about 250000km.

A Grand Am with a stick would be really good, but the way it is it is one of the Generals best products.

wow, did you go around the world with your Stanza? Datsun right?

[Euro19]

I´d like to know more about the 2001 Grand Am GT 4door. My sister living in USA just got one and by the pictures I saw is a bad ass car (before I really never payed attetion to it). It looks as the size of an Honda Accord, right? For 21k the car seems to delivers very good performance and amenities. What else is interesting about it? What´s the competition for this car? Contour SVT???? tell me!!

[sunrunner_pei]

For the price, it's hard to beat the Grand Am... I'd have to say that the Contour is it's closest competition, and there's a huge rivalry beween the online crowds from both the Contour side and the Grand Am.

But it's performance, tons of standard equipment, excellent quality (Except for brakes), and arguably awesome looks make it a winner to me.

It's about the size of the Accord... And has the performance of the Accord V6 without the price tag. The GTs will run high 15s in the 1/4 stock. Anyways, I'll be glad to answer any specific questions you have... and feel free to join the Grand Am Forums at http://www.gaownersclub.com Lots of great people there to help you out.

Originally posted by Euro19
I´d like to know more about the 2001 Grand Am GT 4door. My sister living in USA just got one and by the pictures I saw is a bad ass car (before I really never payed attetion to it). It looks as the size of an Honda Accord, right? For 21k the car seems to delivers very good performance and amenities. What else is interesting about it? What´s the competition for this car? Contour SVT???? tell me!!

[Chris]

Euro19: It was a Nissan badge. At 250000km, the (original) muffler fell off. We got rid of it after 300000km.

I've always seen the Grand Am as a middle child. Better than corollas and civics, but below Accords and Camrys. I think it is a good choice, as there isnt really anything with any sporting pretensions in the price range that has the cargo capacity of the Grand Am. Its no sports car, but it can move in a serene fashion.