1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"Excellent value and fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
There is a rattle in the driver's side door.
There is a problem with the odometer and trip odometer; they sometimes go out completely or display random numbers.
The bright lights recently stopped working; when I try to turn them on, the daytime running lights go on instead.
The brakes have been repaired 3 times and seem to wear quickly.
General comments?
Overall, I have been very pleased with this car, despite the minor problems I have had. The car has always started, even after sitting out in bitterly cold weather.
For a 4 cylinder vehicle, the acceleration is really good. It handles very nicely too.
I find it very comfortable to ride in. Although I can't say it rides like a Cadillac, I have back problems and many cars hurt my back to drive. I have taken several long trips in this car, and never felt uncomfortable driving it.
I would suggest using a higher grade gasoline. My fuel injectors got clogged up and the car felt sluggish until I switched to an 89 octane gasoline.
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| Nice looks, handles well, EXTREMELY delicate cheap shoddy body |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 23rd September, 2003 |