1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE Coupe review from North America
"She is a cute, but costly car to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I don't recall all the mileage to every repair, But here is a list:
The same #2 plug, uncountable times.
2 batteries.
1 alternator.
4 sets of head light (bulbs)
2 headlight switches (on the steering column)
1 v-belt.
2 seals (right under the top half of the engine, head gasket?)
At least 25 pairs of front brake pads, unknown, still unsolved braking issue.
1 (soon to be 2) sensor on the rear brakes.
General comments?
With every turn she keeps costing me money!!
I think she was/is a lemon!
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![]() ![]() | Don't buy it |
![]() ![]() | Pretty good little car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2005 |

