2000 Pontiac Sunfire review from North America
"I love it, but hate how frail it is"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My headlights went out two months after I purchased it used in 03. When I turn the brights on, all lights in my car turn off. My service light turns on when I turn my regular lights on.
The radiator hose needed to be replaced shortly after. When I'm driving, it sounds like a wind tunnel.
The passenger side key doesn't work, and the A/C went out after this.
The brakes needed replacing quite a bit; it still jerks after the rotors have been turned and brakes replaced.
The back tail line consistently goes out.
The check engine has been permanently on despite having my car thoroughly checked and fixed.
The 1,2,3 setting of my heat did not work, and soon no heat at all. Went in and saw that the motor for the heat actually stopped rotating, which caused a plastic piece to burn completely. Anyone with no heat for 1,2,3; it means it has been melted.
My car makes an odd clicking noise in the dash and the starter had to be replaced. It just died and only would make a clicking noise with no other sounds.
Despite it all, it is my little skidoo :) I just won't ever buy this car again.
General comments?
Reminds me of cheap plastic.
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| Crappy |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 172873 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2009 |