1992 Pontiac Sunbird review from North America
"Craptacular"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went out on me not once...
Not twice...
Three times. It was to the point where different mechanics all refused to fix it as the problem would just keep coming back. They told me it was notorious for this model.
The back seat could not stand up to my toddler. And the engine fan stopped working. Always problems with the cooling/heating system.
General comments?
This car was very fun to drive and excellent mileage. I am surprised to see the ratings on it being so good on this site. Maybe mine was cursed, but I have spoken to other owners (mostly on the side of the highway or 7-11 parking lots) and they run inot the same problem. I tell them the best fix is to buy a new car. Not safe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2006 |