I have two colleagues, one is a 98 Grand Am (new) another is a used one. No complaints so far ! Actually I also rented one from Avis one year ago, to me it is not bad. But I'd prefer Grand Prix for more reliability. (I mean engine)
It's pretty good car. Stylish, powerful enough in most cases, reasonable price, and good bulid quality(99 or newer). One more thing, maybe the most important thing, it's an Ameracan car, not
Japanese car.