1997 Pontiac Grand Am
| MSRP: | $14,809 - $16,124 |
| Invoice: | $13,550 - $14,753 |
| Total: | 43 reviews |
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| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 12 reviews | |
| Average | 16 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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Pontiac was busy concentrating on some of its other models this year, so the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am only got one major change -- air conditioning was now standard across all trim levels. The affordable mid-size sedan or coupe came in a base SE trim and a sportier GT. The SE and GT both housed a 2.4-liter, Twin Cam I4 that got 150-hp with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The GT had the option of a 3.1-liter, 155-hp V6 that got 30 more lb-ft of torque, but was mated only with the 4-speed auto tran.
The 1997 Grand Am still led the pack in the GM lineup, popular for its affordability, performance, and style. With now-standard air conditioning, it also benefited from being well-loaded, with dual front airbags, ABS brakes, daytime running lights, a center and overhead console, fog lights, power locks, and a tachometer even on the SE. While the GT models were the sportiest of the line, with a special suspension, larger anti-sway bars, and a rear spoiler, even the SE sedan had the option of adding leather seats, power driver's seat, its own spoiler, a sunroof, and cruise control.
There are a lot of 1997 Grand Am owners who love their car's performance and handling on the highway, commenting on its good pickup, sporty styling, decent fuel economy, and overall affordability. Comfortable seats and a roomy trunk that can be accessed from the back seat are also high points. But a lot of owners complain about constant mechanical and electrical problems with the Grand Am, and question its reliability. Alternator repairs and brake pads that wear too quickly are common complaints. Drivers also mention that the Grand Am gets knocked around easily by the wind, has a wide turning radius, and plastic parts that break.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 14 reviews | |
| Very Good | 12 reviews | |
| Average | 16 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Pontiac Grand Am, One Of The Best!”
I love the acceleration on the car, it has a lot of power when you step on the gas. The Gas mileage isn't soo great,but its good for a teenager that wants power. The interior is alright, and the ex... More
“Red Rita”
After my Neon experience, I began looking to a manual transmission. My red Grand Am GT was perfect (except for the 2DR style). It handled great and lasted forever. Upon my return from Iraq, the A/C... More
“Imo”
For a first car, I really enjoyed my grand am. The overall performance of it was pretty well up there but needed a lot of work done to the wheels for brakes and such. Gas mileage wasn't too bad, onl... More
“Good Car For Student But That About It ”
just a everyday driver that me and my girlfriend have put way to much money into and am just driving it till i get a newer car that me and my gf both like and apreciate for what the car is worth More
“Good Car”
I love this car so much more that my previous car. It is better than the Celebrity in so many ways. Pretty good performance. Pretty good quality, a lot of new parts. Appearance it great with almos... More
“First Car”
My first car. This car lived a hard life and never left me stranded. This car was bought heavily used, then wrecked into a tree and then driven home from the accident. The V6 made it quicker than m... More
“Good Car”
I like the lines, they are sporty, but not over the top. I hate the motor, but I'm about to drop a new one in, and pugrade the supercharger on the new motor in order to put 320hp to the wheels More
“Sporty And Easy On Gas”
drives amazingly, good on gas, plenty of power for a small car, many of upgrade opportunities, handles great on curvy roads, and is one of the funnest cars i have ever drove in my life, great car for ... More
“Buy The V-6, Not The 4 Banger”
Check engine light coming on for an evap code was annoying. That was the cannister and the vent valve. Then it was the minimum air rate that was too low causing small evap leak. So i set that and all ... More
“My Grand Am”
This car has had too many problems since I bought it. The performance is okay, although currently the braking doesn't really work at all. It has average acceleration and speed. It isn't anything speci... More
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Trims
| MSRP: | $16,124 |
| Invoice: | $14,753 |
| MSRP: | $14,809 |
| Invoice: | $13,550 |
| MSRP: | $16,124 |
| Invoice: | $14,753 |
| MSRP: | $14,809 |
| Invoice: | $13,550 |
1997 Pontiac Grand Am Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — A nice car with a small maintenance list if taken care of... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/13508.shtml More
- research.cars.com — Cars.com link for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am... More
- www.epinions.com — The Pontiac UN-Grand Am... More
- autos.msn.com — MY LITTLE RED THAT KEEPS GOING AND GOING (200 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- autos.yahoo.com — http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/reviews/article/?id=2094 More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am... More
- www.edmunds.com — Very minimal changes this year as Pontiac concentrates on Grand Prix and Trans Sport launches. More
- www.edmunds.com — http://www.edmunds.com/used/1997/pontiac/grandam/358/rating... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am... More
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