1994 Pontiac Grand Am Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$12,999 to $15,599

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Still at the head of the Pontiac pack, the 1994 Grand Am is a mid-size or compact car, depending on your perspective, available as a coupe or sedan. In 1994, the Grand Am gets standard driver's side airbags. It also gets a new V6 engine.
The SE still comes standard with a 2.3 SOHC, 115-hp Quad 4, while the 2.3 DOHC, 175-hp Quad 4 is standard on the GT and optional for the SE. The optional V6 engine for the GT is now a 3.1-liter, 155-hp V6. It comes only with a new 4-speed automatic transmission, which is optional on the I4 engines (a 5-speed manual is standard). Other than that, few changes were made to the features. The GT comes with a sportier suspension and the coupe can be topped off with a rear spoiler. Other common add-ons include a sunroof, power driver's seat, and cruise control.
General consensus seems to be that the Quad 4 engines are very unreliable and cause a lot of mechanical headaches. Other minor complaints point out that the engine is hard to reach, making it difficult to work on, and the cupholder design needs to be reworked. Overall, the 1994 Grand Am is Pontiac's top seller because owners love its sporty handling, the V6 power, and the overall fun driving experience. The engine is peppy, with great acceleration power and decent fuel economy. The interior is roomy and comfortable, and owners say their Grand Ams seem to last forever, even with all the repair problems.

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by Collin H
Mar 01, 2014
Good for a cheap car to teach a teenager with. That's about it though. Not very smooth or comfy ride. You'll end up spending more fixing the car than it was worth saving the money buying a cheaper car. For adult, Look for another car.Mar 01, 2014
by Ben D
May 30, 2011
Loved it it was my mom's first car :) daifjdlka jfldsjf asdlkfj akdjflasdjfkasdlfjasdf;asmceoamfcsdoinveoir fnovn i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i May 30, 2011
by Dwayne B
Dec 30, 2010
I have had this car for over 16 years and it has been a great vehicle for both me and my family. It has less then 200,000 km and still looks great. It's fast, handles great, and in the 16 years of owning this vehicle I can say that I haven't had to do very many repairs to it, this has been one very reliable automobile for us.Dec 30, 2010

1994 Pontiac Grand Am Pricing

Original MSRP
$12,999 to $15,599
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Trims & specs

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-only

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Driver side front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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