Pontiac Sunfire Midsize | Compact
Pontiac Sunfire Midsize | Compact
[Jul 25, 2003]
Mike
Model Reviewed:
Sunfire
Strength:
Stlye-One of the sportier looking cars in a while. Interior-comfortable for a compacteven on long drives.
Weakness:
One cup holder!factory speakers blow easily if you put a new CD deck in. Doesn't hold its value but this is the industry's fault more than the car's. I've had my car for 5 years now with very little problems - 2 recalls & and an alternator. 201,000 Km and still going strong.Used only premium gas in it from the start & regular maintenance Very quick & agile. Fairly easy to work on if you do some of your own maintenance Similar Products Used: none |
[Jul 22, 2003]
Katie Weilbacher
Model Reviewed:
Sunfire
Strength:
I love the sporty look, gets a lot of looks :), has good pick-up!
Weakness:
The rattling, the bumpiness, cup holder, the seat has a seat belt adjuster on the side so it makes getting a seat cover impossible! After I bought the car I had electrical problems with it. The display for the clock/radio sometimes it shows up,other times it's distorted. The next thing was the check engine light was coming on, had to get a new oxygen sensor after it was fixed once before. You also feel every little bump in the road, plus the speakers of the door rattle along with the dash board. The cup holder sucks along with the air conditioning! Similar Products Used: Nothing this is my first car. |
[Jul 21, 2003]
nicole
Model Reviewed:
pontiac sunfire
Strength:
the car is cute. it gets me from point a to point b. it gets descent gas mileage. if you get a newer model, this car could be nice, but it will keep no real value and you should expect problems in the future.
Weakness:
the car is a piece of crap. it can't keep 1/2 its value after 6 months. it's been recalled three times.i wish mine would've set fire before they figured out to recall it and then i could've gotten a car that's worth something. i've had my car for a few years and first of all i'd like to point out that now it's not even worth 1/2 of what i paid for it. my car has power nothing and it's a real hassle. the rear defroster doesn't work, the horn has went out(a common occurance for pontiacs...my sister and mother own pontiacs and their horns have went out,too...i never even used mine). the windshield wipers stay on top of the windshield if you have them set on a slow cycle...that's very annoying and gets in the way of seeing the road. once i got my car, the alternator went out and then, one at a time, my headlights went out. cute. before that, the daylights stopped working.everytime i turned the car on the daylights strobe lighted for a few minutes before turning out. oh, and my steering fluid has leaked since i've gotten the car. i've also had to replace the muffler.a piece on the side of my seat has just broken off. my seat belt has broken, which i fixed. the air conditioning starts really working after you've had it on full blast for a 1/2 hour...but you have to be driving the car. the speakers in my car are weak and sound horrible. all in all, i hate my car. Similar Products Used: my sister has a 1990 pontiac sunbird. this car isn't worth the tires my father put on it. the radio decided it doesn't want to turn off or turn down. everytime she turns her car on, the radio volume g |
[Jul 21, 2003]
Jerrel Arnold
Model Reviewed:
Pontiac Sunfire
Strength:
I like the style.Great gas milage(approx 26 all purpose mpg).Has a lot of "get up & go for a little 2.2.
Weakness:
So far,my only problem is a dash rattle at stop signs & the breaks squeek at times. So far,so good.I really like my car.Really run great. Similar Products Used: My wife owns a 2002 Cavilier.My Sunfire seems to have more power. |
[Jul 18, 2003]
walker_4132
Model Reviewed:
Pontiac Sunfire
Strength:
Comfortable driver and passanger seating, controls for CD player conveinent for driving...
Weakness:
This model has so many problems I dont know where to start... my cadalitic converter has been replaced(manf. def.)in the first 3 months. I also have had fuel sencors and oxygen sencors replaced several times, hub caps squeeked constantly, and my fuel gage has been replaced twice, when I go into swervice the car I tell them the problem and they go oh you must have a sunfire... to bad they dont tell you that before you buy it. also they car loses all value after a year. a BAD BAD experince... Similar Products Used: 1989 Sunbird |
[Jul 13, 2003]
Anthony
Model Reviewed:
Sunfire SE
Strength:
Exterior is unique and sporty, not like your average Civic which everyone and their grandmother owns.. Gas mileage is great, above average factory cd player, generous room for a small car, trunk space is surprisingly large.. rides comfortably, very good accelaration..
Weakness:
Poor placement of a/c controls, breaks click everytime i step on the break pedal (Thank God for my 5 yr warrany, suckkkaaa), when its rainy and i open the drunk, water leaks off the trunk door right into the trunk. Bought the car used 11/19/02 and it had 11,900 miles.. My first new (well, almost) new car.. It fits my needs well.. I like it b/c its a head turner (chicks dig it).. I've read alot complaints on this car, but so far, so good |
[Jul 10, 2003]
igor marinic
Strength:
Dependable,great gas milage,low maintenance cost if is properly maintain and driven. Remember, this is commute car, not a high performance race car.
Weakness:
Lack of power,stiff suspension,value on used car market, only three speed transmision I own this car since 1998. It had 18000 miles and it was wrecked. It was totaled by insurance company and sold on auction. It was repaired and I was awere of that.Did not care about it. In those five years of having it I changed alternator (89.00$-remanufactured) and a/c compressor (75.00$-used from junk yard from 95 model). I changed it my self, so it did not cost me much.I also changed set of tires on 75000 miles and that is it.AWSOME. Curent milage 83653. Similar Products Used: Pontiac Sunbird-also great car. Had it for 10 years. |
[Jul 07, 2003]
Shonda Jones
Model Reviewed:
/pontiac sunfire
Strength:
sporty look, great factory stereo system, sunroof
Weakness:
uuhhhh, less leakage! Absolutely adored my car until about 6 months ago. When it rains, my whole front end (inside) gets drenched. Not coming from my electronic sunroof. Not sure where its coming from. Heard that there had been some sort of recall for this reason, but can't seem to get any information on this anywhere. Similar Products Used: pontiac minivan....loved it. |
[Jul 06, 2003]
Ken Seiferling
Model Reviewed:
Sunfire GT
Strength:
Good value for little money. Sharp looking, power sunroof, good stereo. Great gas mileage on the highway.
Weakness:
Noises coming from everywhere. Suspension is noisy, dash rattles and creaks with almost every bump. Water doesen't drain from bottom of trunk, and if there at start of winter good luck getting your spare tire out. Pretty minor when compared to other cars problems... I have found my Sunfire to be very reliable. I have 103000 km on it and have only had 2 problems. The water pump was replaced at 73000 and a bad sensor caused the check engine light to stay on at 80000. I would not hesitate to recommend a sunfire to anyone... |
[Jun 26, 2003]
nickolas
Model Reviewed:
Sunfire Sedan 2.2L
Weakness:
Dealer only offered 6K on trade-in after only 2yrs.(before problems)still owed 11k stuck w/ lemondo yourself a favour- keep on looking JUNK!!! bad wiring no back spkr or rear defrost FUEL PUMP went out-out of warranty factory only replacement $322 just for part. odor from heater system - doesn't shift gears at right times |