1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE review from North America
"A reliable, sporty, economical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery died.
AC Compressor began clicking loudly one day, then quieted after a week.
AC no longer works (there's a leak somewhere.)
Some areas of the dashboard became unglued from backer.
Oil pan gasket leaks a little.
Upper radiator hose sprung a leak, sprayed hot antifreeze all over hot manifold.
Doors rattle a little against body when closed.
General comments?
This is my first car, and I love it. It has above-average handling for its class, and the 2.0L base engine puts out a lot more power than its rated 97 horsepower leads to believe. The transmission shifts smoothly, the interior has held up well over the years, and the whole car has good, modern looks for being 11 years old.
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| 1990 - Sunbird SE 2.0 Non-turbo Good Car, Very High Maintenance Cost |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L OHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89400 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2002 |