Pontiac Sunfire Midsize | Compact

Pontiac Sunfire Midsize | Compact 

DESCRIPTION

The Sunfire is offered as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan and two-door convertible models. Choose between a 2.2-liter/115-hp 4 cylinder and a 2.4-liter/150-hp 4 cylinder. Also choose between a 3-speed automatic, 4-speed automatic, and a 5-speed manual. ABS is standard.

USER REVIEWS

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[May 28, 2003]
missing32002
Model Reviewed: Sunfire GT

Strength:

Sporty, love the moonroof, love how i can change the radio station on my steering wheel,good pick-up, very reliable!!!!!!

Weakness:

Wish the trunk was bigger, hate those reading lamps on my rearview mirror.

It's too bad that a lot of these reviews make the Pontiac Sunfire look awful. I bought my car a little over a year ago and I love it to this day. It's very sporty and it starts every day (compared to some of the other vehicles I have owned) I bought it with 50,000 miles on it and already it has 75,000 and the only thing it's needed so far is a change of oil.

Similar Products Used:

Honda prelude, Chevy Cavalier Z-24

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 26, 2003]
Laura

Strength:

uhh... it...umm... the windows work...

Weakness:

everything. Dont waste your time or money

Ok well lets see... where to start... My car isnt worth a dime. Pontiac Sufires are CHEAP! (i have the 4 door). whats gone wrong with it already : car spun out and did 360 when it went over gravel. The cd player broke, then Mysterioulsy came back on about... a month later. the light for the radio is very dim. When the bass is on, there is a rattling sound. the engine is VERY LOUD. lets see... 0 - 60 in about 20 seconds... Uggg... the brakes are crap. the car is only 3 years old and the battery already EXPLODED. yea, dont waste your money. the whole car is cheap.

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
[May 05, 2003]
venosek
Model Reviewed: Sunfire

Strength:

Sporty Look, Pretty Reliable, excellent warranty service.

Weakness:

Little weak on Power but thats only compared to what I drove before.

I decided to write this because almost all the reviews here were bad. I bought my car with 5000 miles on it. I now have 53000 miles on it and am replacing the brakes and stuts for the very first time. I figure 53000 miles on a set of brakes isnt bad especially for the way I drive. Its overall been a good car. The only real problem I had with it was the expansion bolt on the Tranmision mount was coming loose took the dealer a while to find but they worked it all through warranty.

Similar Products Used:

1996 acura 2.5 TL, not really similar but just where I realize the power comparison.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 03, 2003]
Alan Brady

Strength:

Lots of pep. Basic, comfortable interior. Financing.

Weakness:

Brakes, turning radius.

If you are going to buy this car, purchase the standard. The automatic is prone to rapid brake usage = frequent brake rotor and pad repair. At least with the standard you can 'engine-brake.'

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
2
[Apr 29, 2003]
Josie

Strength:

Good pick-up Last's foever even when run very roughly.

Weakness:

The only odd thing is that it burns oil and no one knows why. We just keep some oil in the trunk and dump it in when the light comes on :)

From the looks of the reviews it seems that the new sunfires really stink. We bought our's new in '96 and have over 140,000 miles on it. We had NO trouble on except for the usual replacement items and we didn't do any replacing until it was past 100,000. We beat the crap out of this car and our entire family has been impressed by how it holds up. I won't be buying another since so many seem to be having trouble with the newer models.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 25, 2003]
Adam

Strength:

Good acceleration when taken care of, Liked the look, Decent factory sound system

Weakness:

Once one thing starts to go, put a fork in it cause its done.

When I first baught this car used I was very happy with it. It had great pickup and a decent feel when driving. But after relocating to CO the car was nothing but problems. Even with winter tires couldn't handle snow and ice to save its life. The water pump went out and the all the hoses started to go at the same time. Had to have the coil tower replaced twice within one year. And finally when the tranny went, so did the car.

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Apr 02, 2003]
sarah d
Model Reviewed: sport coupe

Strength:

look and color

Weakness:

just about everything

I bought this car in the middle of december of 02 its now april 2 and ive had to get a new transmission, need a new headgasket, new altenator, the heat and air only work on high, wipers wont go down, ive gone through 2 sets of brake pads and 2 new rotors, the week that i got it some kid hit me on the side and even after the dent was fixed it rattles,

OVERALL
RATING
2
VALUE
RATING
2
[Mar 26, 2003]
Kristen
Model Reviewed: pontiac sunfire gt

Strength:

speed..

Weakness:

nothing at all...

I have had my Sunfire since July of 2002. The car has had no problems at all. I have not had to fix or make any repairs to my car. It is enjoyable and fast. The comfort is good. although i prefer the windows down the a/c had never quit on me. I am not at all upset with the choice in this car and all thoughs who had a bad review need to get a car like mine cause it is the best car to have!!!!

Similar Products Used:

none....

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[Feb 22, 2003]
bobmisy
Model Reviewed: /Sunfire GT

Strength:

Neat styling comfortable seats very impresive radio

Weakness:

To much body sway in the corners. not very snappy for a car that carries the GT logo

Great car for the money I paid. I bought the car as a 02 leftover if any one is wondering why I got it so cheap. The dealership did a few alterations to the car to try to sell it but they jacked the price a little I showed up right around christmas 02 when they were just getting ready for the 03's. The day was very cold the dealer did not want to be outside but I didnot let him go in until I got what I wanted....

Similar Products Used:

00 CHevrloet Caviler Z24

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Feb 19, 2003]
Deanna Jacobs

Strength:

NONE

Weakness:

Everything about this car

When I first saw this car I thought it was a good looking car and it fit my personality. Ever sence I bought this car I had problems with it. A couple months after I bought it the heater went out and it did twice that year and is going out for the third time. It doesn't seal air tight. The breaks are bad. The cd player does not work half the time. I would of got a different car but they told me that it was only worth $8000 because it was the worst car I have ever had. I wouldn't recommend anybody to buy it. I have mine parked because I don't want it to have too many miles so I can trade it in eventually.

Similar Products Used:

1987 Pontiac Grand Am 1995 Dodge Neon

OVERALL
RATING
1
VALUE
RATING
1
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