1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT review from North America
"I feel this car is reliable and can serve as a great daily driver as well as go fast fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My engine was misfiring and cost me $140 to repair.
The headlights won't go brighter than the running lights.
Other that that, nothing major has gone wrong.
General comments?
I love the performance and sound of my car. I do have a custom exhaust, though.
The brakes work well if you upgrade to ceramic pads and decent rotors. This set was only $75 for the fronts.
I do think the interior could use some life and the seats aren't that comfortable.
The gas mileage is great if you keep your foot out of the floorboard.
Little rattles here and there get annoying at times, but with my exhaust I don't notice as much.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 116000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fairmont |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2005 |