2003 Pontiac Grand Am reviews and buying
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2003 Pontiac Grand Am
The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am is the compact sedan in a
line that includes the powerful Grand Prix. However,
compact does not equate to boring in regard to the Grand
Am. This is a car with five separate trim levels, three
separate engines, a great package of performance capabilities
and, to top it off, a low sticker price and good fuel
economy.
Changes for this year include optional ABS brakes on
the low-end SE Model. Options for this year include
Satellite Radio (100 channels coast to coast), Monsoon
Sound System, power sunroof and leather upholstery.
All these mean that you can tailor the Grand Am to suit
your needs and pocketbook. But, whether you go for the
SE the SE1, SE2, GT or top-level GT1, the Grand Am will
surprise you with its power and road-holding agility.
Under the Hood
The Grand AM has a 4-cyl 2.2-liter engine under the
hood of the SE. This puts out a respectable 140hp and
150lb-ft of torque. This car is no slouch and, like
all the rest, it has dual front airbags. The next engine
level up is found in the SE2. This is where the fun
really starts. With a V6 pumping out 170 hp and 195lb-ft
of torque, this model is almost as fast as the GT editions.
The difference is that they have a Ram Air feature on
the same engine. It adds 5hp and 10 lb-ft of torque,
putting it to over 205lb-ft at 4000rpm: a whole lot
of power for a compact car.
Mechanically, the other difference between the GTs
and the rest is the standard sport suspension and 4-wheel
disk brakes. The SEs have ABS but with drums. All models
are front-wheel drive and have 4-speed automatic transmission.
The base SE with its 4-cyl has a 5-speed transmission
option. Mileage is quite good, considering the power,
with 24 to 33 mpg depending on transmission, engine
choice and city or highway driving.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The range of interior features is impressive with a
good offering at the base level SE. This comes with
air conditioning, power steering, cloth upholstery and
an AM/FM/CD player along with many other basic features
like variable intermittent wipers etc.
At the SE1, cruise control, power windows, door-locks,
remote keyless entry and other conveniences add to this
list while alloy wheels adorn the exterior. A power
driver seat and a leather wrapped steering wheel with
radio controls grace the interior of the SE2. while
the GT1 model has a power sunroof, Monsoon Stereo system,
optional XM satellite radio, a power seat upgrade and
unique GT floor mats.
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