1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE Convertible review from North America
"I will never buy Pontiac again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cd player didn't work when I bought the car and it had a broken engine mount bracket 3/04.
The driver side window motor was replaced 4/04.
Replaced front brakes 6/04.
Replaced serpentine belt and thermostat and the a/c compressor bearings went out 7/04.
New front tires 12/04.
Replaced front brakes 1/05.
New muffler and oil leaks in multiple places 3/05.
New wiper blades and new a/c compressor 5/05.
New exhaust pipe 9/05.
New thermostat gasket 10/05.
General comments?
The sunfire is a waste of money for anyone. It rattles and creaks like it is going to fall apart. The passanger side leaks when it rains, what else would you expect from a convertible. It handles good in the Minnesota snow and heats up quickly in the cold winter. It has difficulty starting on cold mornings (32 Degrees or below). The locks also freeze and have to be thawed. The engine mount is broken so there is only one holding the engine under the hood. The car is cheaply built. It will be gone after I get out of college in two years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Beretta |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2005 |