1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"It's a great, reliable car with a hot look to it, but I have to admit, it needs more horsepower"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My belt, battery and alternator went at 65,000 miles.
I needed a new belt tensioner and tires at 80,000 miles.
I have gone through 3 pairs of front wheel disk brakes in the past 2 years I've had it.
I got a pair of rear wheel drum brakes that were put on at 90,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has a sleek design that gets a lot of attention.
People always come up to me commenting on how nice the car is.
The belt does squeak, but only when it rains.
The car whistles when it's still cold.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2003 |