1996 Pontiac Sunfire convertible review from North America
"Until they make something better, I will be looking for a third, when this one is gone/done"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The motor for the driver's window had to be replaced
The expensive fuel pump had to be replaced with a great deal of expensive labour.
General comments?
This is our second Sunfire convertible, so you know we like it. The fuel pump was expensive to replace ($1000) but that has been the only real repair in over 100,000 kms of fun driving.
For a 10 year old car, it is totally reliable, totally enjoyable and still turns heads.
It has lots power gets great mileage and has more storage in its glove compartment than a Solstice has in its trunk.
I love this car, but if I was pressed to find faults, I would like the windshield to be an inch taller, (because I am very tall in the body), the front seat could have built in shoulder straps (like a Sebring) and the power window switches could be on the door instead on the consul. That is about all>
The convertible body is not as solid as a sedan or coupe, but that is part of the convertible experience.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2006 |