1996 Pontiac Sunfire 2 dr coupe review from North America
"It is a nice car for a teenager or college student"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 127,000 I replaced the battery and alternator.
At 130,000 I replaced the headlight switch.
At 130,000 had fuse replaced for horn and cigarette lighter.
At 145,000 I replaced the belt.
At 146,000 I replaced the brakes.
General comments?
The passenger seat broke with only light weight applied to it.
The car is loud when driven on the highway.
It whistles when it is cold or wet outside.
There is something weird going on with the gas gage.
It never gets to empty no matter what.
Uncomfortable for my passengers to get in and out of the back seat.
Great stereo.
Had a few recalls fixed.
I hate moving my cup to get to some of the controls.
Lots of trunk room, but the opening could be larger.
The outside and inside still looks brand new.
A/C gets very cold.
Front seats are very comfy, but the backseat is uncomfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2003 |