1976 Pontiac Sunbird review from North America
"Perfect mix of power and economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front end needed to be rebuilt at 150,000 miles due to it not being redesigned for the added weight of the V6 (was originally designed for just the 4 cylinder motor).
Every 60,00 miles or so the clutch had to be replaced.
Vinyl seat on the drivers side had to be redone at about 170,000 miles.
Electrical system was finally at its demise with the third owner at 300,000 miles. New wiring harness fixed that, I was told.
General comments?
They should still be making cars like this! A V6 that could get rubber in three gears, 35+ mpg, engine never needed rebuilding after 300,000 miles, 5 speed transmission was bullet proof. Rear wheel drive was the way all cars should still be built.
I liked my Pontiac Quad 4 Grand Am after this car, but it still didn't have the pop that this car had. It was a great replacement for the HD Super Glide when I had to grow up! Great car for young families or singles. I would still buy one if I could find one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1976 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1988 |
| Engine and transmission | 231 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 187000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Biscayne |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2009 |