1997 Pontiac Sunfire Consumer Reviews

1997 Pontiac Sunfire

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire

Kelley Blue Book Retail $2,225–$3,675  

Average Rating
4.2 out of 5
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Comfort:3.8 out of 5
Performance:4.2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.3 out of 5
Interior Design:3.8 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.5 out of 5
Reliability:4.2 out of 5

5 out of 6 people would recommended this car to a friend

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best car i've own

by yeper87
from | August 14, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"i have 200,000 on it get 34 miles a gallon i put some new thing like new cat tires egr that abut it the best car ever"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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My first car

by Sunfire Owner
from Pensacola, FL | February 22, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This car was my first car, it was a '97, great car, but mine overheated and blew a head gasket. Overall great car, drove it for five years."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

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My first car

by Samurai trent
from maryland | May 1, 2009

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Well i got the car used in 08. i have had to replace a joint flex pipe expensive like 149 or so. but other than that no other issues i figure for a 97 run it till it dies"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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Be prepared to spend money on repairs

by Walrus
from New Jersey | April 16, 2009

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"I've had this car for ten years and have replaced the alternator, cylinder head gasket, and ultimately the 4t40e transaxle went and had to be rebuilt. This car suffers from what's called "morning sickness" whereupon being left overnight in the cold, the transaxle is incapable of moving the car until it warms up due to internal fluid leaks from the tranny seals. No fun!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

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Very reliable car

by pleased sunfire owner
from nebraska | July 15, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My parents bought their Sunfire new in '97 and I bought it from them in '03. We now have over 300,300 miles on it and it's still running fine! Suspension needs updated, but only usual maintenance (oil change, tire rotation) since '97. I've heard bad things about these cars, but I have been very impressed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A

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nice car

by Driver Enthusiast
from South Texas | April 1, 2007

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"gas mileage is good, performance is good, ease of use great, access is ok, interior is great, maintanance is tight."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

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