1985 Pontiac Sunbird J2000 review from North America
"Pretty good starter car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers side seat is worn, upholstery is tearing on passenger door.
General comments?
This car is actually pretty decent. It has proven to be reliable and somewhat fun to driven when kept up properly. A few quirks I have, though;
1. The engine takes longer than most to shift into drive, about 3 seconds or so. Kind of odd, but not a big problem.
2. This car gets HOT when it sits in idle. I noticed this recently when I was waiting for a friend. I was in park for about 5 minutes and the temperature reading was about 240. My coolant levels were fine, and it cools down when you drive it.
Other than that, this car has been solid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 liter L4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 126784 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133598 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2008 |