1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE from North America - Comments

Trunk leaks.

Radiator went out around 92000 miles.

Replaced the alternator 2 times.

Impossible to install a radio or CD player, no one manufactures a wiring harness to fit.

2.0 litre engine has no power.

Do not attempt to work on it yourself!! Leave it to the pros. This has to be the worst designed automobile ever.

If this will help save one poor unfortunate person who is considering buying a Sunbird reconsider, then it is worth it. This car is a total pain, if I ever was introduced to the person who was responsible for designing and engineering this car I would punch him in the face. I would rather own a 78 Pinto, at least you can work on a pinto.

Your comments about the '93 Pontiac Sunbird are incorrect. I understand you have an opinion, and I'm not trying to say your opinion is incorrect, but I just want to let everyone know that despite that you said "there is no way to install a CD player/tape deck in this car", there actually is a relatively easy way to do this. Any car stereo installation place can do this quite simply, just removed the oddly shaped square (stock) radio from the car, in its place you can put a small square piece of plastic (same color as interior) to cover the hole, or have some custom work done and turn it into a sunglass holder "pocket". Then, you can have a CD player/tape deck installed UNDER the A/C / Heating control area. It works out quite nicely and gives it a clean professional look.

OK, first of all, I can see that you can't customize a car at all. Second of all, I have a 1992 Sunbird SE to my name, and all those problems that you talked about happened to me too, but did I give up? No! You just gotta have some time and patience. Now, thanks to my patience, time and love, she pushes 264 out of that hood due to a Port & Polish job, not to mention, she's equipped with a K&N air filter, and for sound, a JVC PK110 with 12 disc changer, complete with Alpine amp and 12 inch Kickers in the trunk. Beat That ;)

To the guy that cannot fix his Sunbird by himself.

Grab a book and learn. I can fix most things on my Sunbird, without knowing much about fixing cars... and I'm a girl. Ha Ha... I pity you. Although, I admit that most parts that go on the Sunbird are hard to reach (I guess I just have smaller hands).

I own a Sunbird. I acquired it for 100 dollars with a blown motor & after I put a new 3.1L v6 in it you just can't out do this car. I love my Sunbird would not trade it for nothing. Also my stereo was very easy to install also got a install kit off the net for 15 dollars.

I own a sunbird and I love it nothing has went wrong with it I have had it three years now.

I agree with the first guy about the Pontiac Sunbird. Bought one for my daughter, had 104,000 miles on it. Lasted her one year (only 6,000 miles). Changed the oil every 2000 miles and now a connecting rod and possibly bearings are out. Also, had the radiator patched and it sprung another leak. This car is the worst piece of junk I have ever owned. It's going to the junkyard tomorrow.

Well as far as the cd player, I installed one myself, I will admit it is a little hard due to the fact that there is little space to work with, but all you do is buy a wiring harness (anyone sells it) and connect it to a box behind the factory radio and match the wires. took me about 45 minutes to install.

I own a 93 Sunbird SE V6, and I have to admit that the engine design is kinda messed because its hard to get to most things, but it's not impossible. The one you got was probably tooken care of like crap because mine is running on stock everything, except clutch and regular maintance. The CD player is "fairly" easy to install and just takes some custom work to get it to fit.