1996 Pontiac Sunfire review from North America
"Sporty looking cheap car with lots of repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator, starter, horn, electric problems, fuses keep blowing, rear struts. Head gasket, air conditioner. Heater. Check engine light has been on since 35,000. Now one know why the light keep coming on. Brake pads need to be cleaned about every 15,000 miles.
Way too many problems to keep track. Probelms since 35,000 and it keeps getting worse.
General comments?
Although it is a sporty looking car that is the only thing going for it. Any minor accidents cause large damage to the car. When I originally bought the car the dear told me it was fiberglass.. of course now that it is rusting I was told it is only the bumpers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Sable |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2004 |