2004 Pontiac Sunfire Sports Package review from North America

No failures/breakage. I had to replace the gas cap/intake due to a factory error.

The cost of this car is astonishingly cheap compared to similar imports. The performance rating is realistic in that I can actually get a 0-60mph in 7.1 seconds unlike my Honda civic/accord friends.

Although the seats arn't overly comfortable I did take my car from Iowa to California without any aches and pains. The only thing I regret was not getting Cruise Control with my car.

The shifting is effortless and very sporty as the clutch catches on a slight release instead of all the way out like a Ford Focus (2001). Great for racing and passing in traffic if need be.

The biggest advantage of this car is an accurate MPG rating. In Iowa with 1.5 hour drive to work I got 42-47mpg. In the city here in California I get 30-35mpg depending on how many times I race/drive hard (late to work). Great for college students who need to save like myself!

Being my first car I am completely satisfied. Pontiac is exceptional in how they build their cars with a quality focus especially in recent years (2002+).

NEGATIVES:

Like other reviewers the ceiling of this car is very low and unless I have the seat further back I hit my head (I am 5'11). Also because this car is low to the ground I find it difficult to get in and out.

The inside is full of cheap plastic and the seats are cheap cloth. I have not noticed any abnormal wear/breaking because of this though.