1996 Pontiac Sunfire review from North America
"Good for students, but aim for better when you get a job!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery leaked acid.
The trunk leaks water and is getting moldy.
The headlights slowly died over a period of 6 months and the problem wasn't with the light bulbs (I replaced them several times). It was with the wiring.
The car gets rusty in very weird areas, like inside the cigarette lighter and inside the steering column.
The air bag light and the seatbelt light stay on all the time, even though there's no problem with either (according to the dealership).
Last year, I got in a car accident because my brakes didn't function properly. No one was in the car with me and when I told others that my brakes didn't catch they didn't believe me. I took it to a mechanic who couldn't find a problem with the brakes. Yesterday, I was driving my car with a passenger and the brakes failed again! This time I have a witness that I was trying to stop and the car just wouldn't. I am taking the car back to the dealership tomorrow and hopefully they'll fix the problem.
General comments?
I find the interior quite comfortable and roomy.
It's easy to drive.
The paint has kept it's sparkle quite well (when clean).
It's very cheap on gas.
Easy to park.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 106000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 135000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunbird |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2004 |