1997 Pontiac Sunfire review from North America
"Do not buy!! worst car ever!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased the car from my Mom who rarely drove it, but kept it in excellent condition. It drove great until I hit 50K and it was all downhill from there. Since then I have replaced:
Valve cover gasket (twice)
Water pump/ hoses
Radiator
Fuel injectors (twice)
Serpentine belt (twice)
Tensioner
Alternator (twice)
Rear Passenger tail light (I don't even know how many times)
Starter.
Additionally,
Windshield washer fluid does not work.
Every seatbelt cover has broken off.
The trunk lock sticks and the trunk is unable to open about 80% of the time.
Side panels have fallen/popped off.
Window roller handle pops everytime it is used.
I KNOW that there is more, but I can't think of it right now.
General comments?
I CANNOT WAIT TO GET RID OF THIS CAR!!!
This is the worst car I have ever owned. In the last year alone, I have put more money into this car than what it is worth X 3!
I understand that older cars require more maintenance, but this is ludicrous!
My car has become the reason why no one I know will ever by a pontiac. NEVER AGAIN!
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| Own one? Get rid of it before it kills you!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2007 |