1990 Pontiac Grand Am

Pros: Plenty of room. Comfortable. Good gas mileage. Dependable. Nice design.

Cons: Body rusts badly. Paint chips and cracks. Exhaust system poor.

The Bottom Line: This car has been an icon in our family for 11 years. It is dependable and takes us where need be. A few problems, but not with the MAJOR components.

Review: Eleven years ago, my husband took my daughter and I car shopping. We were in need of a vehicle and definitely due for one. We drove around looking and ended up at a Pontiac dealership. Needless to say, I was somewhat pleased at what I saw there and I...

Pros: Great Motor, Fast for a 4 cylinder, reliable as hell

Cons: Rusts Easy, Not a very solid body, Cheap Parts, Easy to fix yourself

The Bottom Line: You may have to put some body work but I will be worth it in the long run GREAT GAS MILAGE

Review: I got a Pontiac at a repo auction for $150. I got for a beater I planed to take out the windows and use it as a kind of go kart. I took it home and with out putting any work into it it started right up. The car was pinging pretty bad but the enterer was ...

Pros: drive, gas mileage

Cons: power

Review: About a month and a half ago I turned sixteen years old which of course means drivers license and a car. I got a job when I was fourteen for the simple reason of buying a car when I turned sixteen. Well the day had come and I was looking for cars. My...

Pros: reliable, fun to drive, handles good

Cons: lack of power (4 cylinder) and aftermarket parts

The Bottom Line: Good car, fun to drive

Review: I obtained a 1990 Grand Am LE for my first car. I got it for $750 from a friend who needed cash bad. I can honestly say it is one of the best purchases of my life. It had 116,000 miles on it and drove beautifully during my whole ownership. It is sporty...

Pros: good gas mileage, good driving

Cons: exhaust system, no power, runs slightly bad

Review: I have been a Pontiac owner for over ten years now. I purchased a Pontiac Grand Am in 1991.I have truly enjoyed my car, but have also been very disappointed in it at times. It drives well and has room enough for what I need. I have had to replace quite a...

Pros: Looks, Fun to drive when it's working

Cons: Way To Many

The Bottom Line: I wouldn't buy another one if I was paid.

Review: I had been beging my Dad to buy me a car since the day I turned 14 and got my learners permit. He finally gave in about a year latter and we started looking at cars. I wanted either a Pontiac Grand Prix or a Olds Cutlass Supreme, so we started car...

Pros: Good looking, sporty, good power

Cons: High repair costs, Can't find any willing mechanics to work on it

The Bottom Line: Buy it for looks. It will make nice window dressing at the repair shop.

Review: I love the style of the body and have had 2 Grand Ams in the past. We decided to look for another Grand Am as I was getting bored with my 88 Plymouth Horizon (see my other review). We bought this car at auction and it made the trip home without any...

Pros: Seats are comfortable if your medium weight. .

Cons: Access out of car, poor performance, handles poorly, cup holder/ashtray now thats just stupid.

Review: Obviously no one from Pontiac test drove this one before putting it on the market. One small cupholder, no place to put CD's, cheap plastic interior. Car doesn't like snow or ice, even with snow tires, it just doesn't steer unless you go real slow. My ...

Pros: Comfort, power, style.

Cons: Poor mechanical reliability, poor interior and exterior quality.

The Bottom Line: At this point in time, if there are any of these cars for sale anywhere, they’re going to be well past their useful mileage. Stay far, far away!

Review: Could it have been a mistake, purchasing a rental car? I might be tempted to think so, if it weren’t for so many stories I’ve heard that are similar to mine, from (always former) Grand Am owners. For a month, I had been driving a rental ...

Pros: Cool styling.

Cons: Questionable quality, lousy transmission, unreliable engine, plus many more in the review.

Review: Anyone thinking of buying a Grand Am should read this review. I have given much thought to this writeup before submitting it, and you should take it to heart before spending your hard earned cash on this vehicle.

I bought a brand new 1990...