1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"A lot of fun with great gas mileage!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump at 123,000 miles.
Starter at 130,000 miles.
Bright headlamps don't work - it's a switch.
Odometer lights up only sometimes.
General comments?
I love this car! It hasn't given me much trouble in the year since I bought it, so I haven't spent much on repairs.
I drive this all over the state, and I get about 33-34 mpg with a 3 speed automatic (almost 400 miles to a tank).
It corners well and handles like a dream. Only thing is it's hard to accelerate fast enough for interstate onramps, kicks in to a lower gear and tachs at 4000+ rpm.
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  | Don't buy it |
| Pretty good little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2008 |