1998 Pontiac Sunfire GT review from North America
"Don't buy it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had this car for 7 years now. In the time I have owned this car, I have spent thousands of dollars on it.
I have replaced both the O2 sensors, alternator, transmission and clutch... and now the switch for the windows twice.. But now my most recent problem has got me concerned.
While driving on the highway, my car loses power. It's quite scary when you are on a 3 lane highway in the fast lane. When I press the gas... notta... I have to pull over, turn off the car and then start it again in about a minute. This happens about once every two weeks, always in the worst conditions... But due to the danger involved - once every two weeks is too much. Any suggestions? I have read other similar reviews but to no avail as to what the cause is. Please help.
General comments?
I would not recommend this car to anyone that does not have money to burn. As with most Sunfires, it's good new for the first, say, five years or so. After that it's a train wreck! One thing after another.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 210000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chrysler Lebaron |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2008 |