1999 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"In the price range, it is a very nice car, reliable, and fun to drive!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went out without warning at 74,000 miles.
The trip odometer will not switch back & forth.
The air conditioner on switch went out at 38,000 miles.
Had to replace all 4 fuel injectors, the spark plugs, the catalytic converter, & a relay at 72,000 miles due to buying some bad gasoline.
The valve cover gasket began leaking at 45,000 miles.
General comments?
The car has a sleek design and handles very well.
It is relatively cheap to drive & requires very little "out of the normal" unscheduled maintenance.
The backseat passenger area is a little cramped, but, I don't have to ride back there & what else would you expect from a compact car?
The interior looks cheaply made, but overall is comfortable & durable.
The car does have quite a few blind spots.
The car has a roomy trunk. However, getting something in the opening can be a pain.
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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 | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2004 |