1993 Pontiac Sunbird LE review from North America
"Reliable, but old, quick pickup on flat roads"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced alternator 3 times.
Cracked head, caused the car to misfire.
Replaced cracked head, and head gasket.
Replaced cooling fan 3 times.
Replaced oxygen sensor.
Replaced cooling temperature switch.
Replaced catalytic converter.
Replaced fuel pump, and strainers.
Replaced water pump.
Replaced water pump housing.
Replaced valve cover gasket.
Replaced windshield wiper motor.
Replaced radiator, and hoses.
Replaced brake pads.
General comments?
This vehicle has always ran extremely hot.
Good performance on flat roads, poor performance going up small and steep hills.
Oil, and oil filter are changed every 2,500 miles. I also substitute Slick 50 for High Mileage vehicles for one quart of oil.
Spark plugs do not want to come out during a change, even if the threads were previously greased, and the car is cold.
Front struts are going bad currently.
Front rotors need replaced, and brake pads were worn 2 months after new ones were installed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 OHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120345 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177560 miles |
| Previous car | Hyundai Excel |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2003 |