1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"Great car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced leaky head gasket when bought.
The car seems to run hot.
General comments?
This has been a great car that is fun to drive and so far reliable.
As stated above, it seems to run hot; the gauge goes almost into the warning zone. I've had the thermostat replaced twice. The cooling fan will come on with the A/C, but sporadically whilst the temperature gauge is nearing the warning zone.
Overall, this car has been great.
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| Nice looks, handles well, EXTREMELY delicate cheap shoddy body |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2008 |