Major changes from 99 to 2004+?

mykturk · 12-06-2005, 03:45 PM

Well I did some searching and didn't find any real answers so, here I go, posting a likely dumb question, but here goes... I just bought the wife a 2004 GA/GT since she liked the 99 GA/GT1 we bought new so much, and she didn't much care for the new G6. I know a lot of non cosmetic stuff was changed since 99, but rather than hunt and search topic after topoic after topic, I was wondering if anyone knew what all WAS changed since the car was first introduced?

coupe · 12-06-2005, 03:48 PM

Side mirrors and cargo net is the first things to come to my mind and of course the SC/T "option", but that dont count.

Braves299 · 12-06-2005, 03:52 PM

And wheels. And I think the guage cluster was slightly different. The guages don't have that raised look to them as they did in the 99... I THINK.

Rich · 12-06-2005, 04:00 PM

no tire pressure gauge light in the 04. i think the 04 doesnt have a glove box lock. or that might be the 05's. updated LIM maybe? thats all i can think of that wasnt already mentioned.

GTPguy99 · 12-06-2005, 04:34 PM

center cupholder is one of them

Rich · 12-06-2005, 06:24 PM

? what changed with the cupholder?

Braves299 · 12-06-2005, 07:42 PM

^I don't think anything changed with a cupholder. It's just an add on that you could get.

bigbenSC · 12-06-2005, 08:13 PM

I think they killed the passenger side vanity mirror in 2003 (?). Radio headunit changed in 2001, side mirors in 2002.5, V6 HO badges changed to RamAir in 2001, killed side badges in 2003, I think the center cupholder went from an insert to a molded in part in 2003(?), gray seat fabric seemed to get lighter sometime. Those are the only things I can think of for the GT. The SE had more major body moulding and engine changes.

02andahalfgt · 12-06-2005, 08:19 PM

^ Side badges went in '02.5 as well, and my cup holder is molded into the console too. Everything else is right on, nothing more I can think of. Nothing too significant anyway, mostly bean-counter changes.

excitement · 12-08-2005, 01:55 PM

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Panacea · 12-08-2005, 10:46 PM

99's Had Tire Pressure Monitors 00+'s did not

99 (Maybe 00's) Speedo and Tach were raised from the rest of the cluster, after 00 or 01 they were flat

In 00 or 01 the cup holder became standard, and in one of the years it became molded as part of the center console.

Wheels changed in 01 or 02

Side mirrors became unpainted at one point

glove box lost it's lock

Some interior parts turned from a dark gray to black

that's all I know of.

coupe · 12-09-2005, 05:23 AM

The cup holder i dont understand. Mine is a 99 and it is molded right into the center console.

nascarnate326 · 12-09-2005, 07:13 AM

^ Im confused as well.

coupe · 12-09-2005, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascarnate326

^ Im confused as well.

Is yours molded in also?

nascarnate326 · 12-09-2005, 07:23 AM

Panacea · 12-09-2005, 12:03 PM

The cup holder in front of the shifter, or the one in front of the center console? My car did not come with a cup holder in front of the center console.

DrFabulous · 12-09-2005, 12:08 PM

My 01 has a "loose" cupholder behind the shifter.

coupe · 12-09-2005, 12:10 PM

I have 2 infront of the shifter and one behind the shifter. All three are "molded" in. Non are "loose", as in removable.

Panacea · 12-09-2005, 12:12 PM

You buy your car new or used, Coupe? I think '02 (maybe '03) was when they became molded in.

XMBlackGT1 · 12-09-2005, 12:13 PM

From 2000 to 2001, the floorwell lights that shined on your feet are gone. When you hit the brakes in a 2000 and the ABS brakes kicked in, the "low trac" light came on also- that was gone for 2001. In 2003, the green "cruise" light on the dash disappeared. Also in 2003, you could pull the DRL relay out and not get a Service Vehicle Soon light. 2001 also brought on the number 1 & 2 key fobs. 2003 on up, the trunk lock is silver, not black like the rest of them.

12-06-2005, 03:45 PM	#1
mykturk GAGT - Member AKA: Michael Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Alton, IL Age: 62 Posts: 57 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT	Major changes from 99 to 2004+? Well I did some searching and didn't find any real answers so, here I go, posting a likely dumb question, but here goes... I just bought the wife a 2004 GA/GT since she liked the 99 GA/GT1 we bought new so much, and she didn't much care for the new G6. I know a lot of non cosmetic stuff was changed since 99, but rather than hunt and search topic after topoic after topic, I was wondering if anyone knew what all WAS changed since the car was first introduced? __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 with spoiler delete, SLP, SC/T Cold Air intakes, 15:36 with 148,000+ miles

12-06-2005, 03:48 PM	#2
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	Side mirrors and cargo net is the first things to come to my mind and of course the SC/T "option", but that dont count. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

12-06-2005, 03:52 PM	#3
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	And wheels. And I think the guage cluster was slightly different. The guages don't have that raised look to them as they did in the 99... I THINK. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

12-06-2005, 04:00 PM	#4
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	no tire pressure gauge light in the 04. i think the 04 doesnt have a glove box lock. or that might be the 05's. updated LIM maybe? thats all i can think of that wasnt already mentioned. __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

12-06-2005, 04:34 PM	#5
GTPguy99 New Tranny FTW!!!!! AKA: Chris Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, Pa Age: 41 Posts: 440 Vehicle: 99 GTP	center cupholder is one of them __________________ Chris 99 "Freak" GTP-Mods:3.4Pulley,3 inch Downpipe, DHP, 180 T-Stat and CAI. 1/4 Mile 13.47 @ 102MPH

12-06-2005, 06:24 PM	#6
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	? what changed with the cupholder? __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

12-06-2005, 07:42 PM	#7
Braves299 WVU owns you AKA: David Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Derwood, Maryland Age: 36 Posts: 2,170 Vehicle: '99 GA SE 3.4, '06 Ram	^I don't think anything changed with a cupholder. It's just an add on that you could get. __________________ Carl Lee Combs July 8, 1944 - February 20, 2002 "Gone for now, never forgotten"

12-06-2005, 08:13 PM	#8
bigbenSC SC and Loving It! AKA: Ben Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Age: 36 Posts: 1,772 Vehicle: 2005 SRT-6, 2001 GA GT	I think they killed the passenger side vanity mirror in 2003 (?). Radio headunit changed in 2001, side mirors in 2002.5, V6 HO badges changed to RamAir in 2001, killed side badges in 2003, I think the center cupholder went from an insert to a molded in part in 2003(?), gray seat fabric seemed to get lighter sometime. Those are the only things I can think of for the GT. The SE had more major body moulding and engine changes.

12-06-2005, 08:19 PM	#9
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	^ Side badges went in '02.5 as well, and my cup holder is molded into the console too. Everything else is right on, nothing more I can think of. Nothing too significant anyway, mostly bean-counter changes.

12-08-2005, 01:55 PM	#10
excitement GAGT - Member AKA: O'Niel Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Somerset, NJ USA Posts: 126 Vehicle: 01 Silver GT1 Sedan	New for 2001 http://media.gm.com/division/pontiac...randam_qf.html New for 2002 http://media.gm.com/division/pontiac.../grand_am.html New for 2003 http://media.gm.com/division/2003_pr..._am/index.html New for 2004 http://media.gm.com/division/2004_pr..._am/index.html New for 2005 http://media.gm.com/division/2005_pr...dam/index.html

12-08-2005, 10:46 PM	#11
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	99's Had Tire Pressure Monitors 00+'s did not 99 (Maybe 00's) Speedo and Tach were raised from the rest of the cluster, after 00 or 01 they were flat In 00 or 01 the cup holder became standard, and in one of the years it became molded as part of the center console. Wheels changed in 01 or 02 Side mirrors became unpainted at one point glove box lost it's lock Some interior parts turned from a dark gray to black that's all I know of. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

12-09-2005, 05:23 AM	#12
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	The cup holder i dont understand. Mine is a 99 and it is molded right into the center console. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

12-09-2005, 07:13 AM	#13
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	^ Im confused as well.

12-09-2005, 07:23 AM	#15
nascarnate326 Honda CRF 450 AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 34 Posts: 1,188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GT	yes

12-09-2005, 12:03 PM	#16
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	The cup holder in front of the shifter, or the one in front of the center console? My car did not come with a cup holder in front of the center console. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

12-09-2005, 12:08 PM	#17
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	My 01 has a "loose" cupholder behind the shifter. Attached Thumbnails __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

12-09-2005, 12:10 PM	#18
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	I have 2 infront of the shifter and one behind the shifter. All three are "molded" in. Non are "loose", as in removable. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

12-09-2005, 12:12 PM	#19
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	You buy your car new or used, Coupe? I think '02 (maybe '03) was when they became molded in. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

12-09-2005, 12:13 PM	#20
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	From 2000 to 2001, the floorwell lights that shined on your feet are gone. When you hit the brakes in a 2000 and the ABS brakes kicked in, the "low trac" light came on also- that was gone for 2001. In 2003, the green "cruise" light on the dash disappeared. Also in 2003, you could pull the DRL relay out and not get a Service Vehicle Soon light. 2001 also brought on the number 1 & 2 key fobs. 2003 on up, the trunk lock is silver, not black like the rest of them. __________________ Kids in the back seat cause accidents........... accidents in the back seat cause kids.

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