1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"This is a great investment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has gone through thick and thin. My dad bought me this car when I was 17. This was my first car. He bought it for $1500 at 147k.
First winter driving I got into 2 accidents, I hit a guard rail, and then I rear ended a truck. Then in the summer I hit some tar and rocks, and I went into a field with it.
This car is still running, and only had to fix some minor wear and tear.
Water pump.
Alternator.
Brake line.
A muffler.
New spark plugs and wires.
That's about it!
General comments?
I love the gas mileage. I put on almost 40,000 miles on this car in a year and a half.
I'd say this car is pretty decent for being 13 years old, and going though all that abuse.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2009 |