2005
Pontiac Sunfire

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$10,895
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  • 2dr Cpe w/1SV
    Starts at
    $10,895
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe
    Starts at
    $15,205
    24 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas L4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
1/5
Side rear passenger
2/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.2 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.4
Performance 4.2
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.3

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  • By Derrick from Arlington, TN
    Owns this car
    October 3, 2022

    VERY UNDERRATED CAR.

    Got mine back in 2006...a former fleet vehicle (rental?) that had 33,000 miles. 14 years and 200,000 miles later, the engine finally gave up the ghost. Due to it being the first "new" car I ever bought, and it being the last of the line for Sunfires, as well as it NEVER really stranded me (battery died once, and had to wait for the auto shop to open the next morning), I had a new engine installed, and more little repairs are coming (Windshield, power mirrors). I'm not restoring the car to its past glory, but I see it more as rewarding its loyalty and service! Lotta road trips were taken, and it always got me there and back! The Sunfire was (and still is) a great little commuter that's also fun to drive! I'll say it here- the two door model is pretty much a baby sports car! LOL! 16 years later, the sunroof STILL WORKS.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By James from Winnipeg
    Owns this car
    March 3, 2022

    Great car

    We have bought 3 allready. Nice cars great on gas. Our cars always have lots of miles on them and they have never let us down.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ray Olson from Kansas City, KS
    Owns this car
    November 16, 2019

    A great inexpensive car

    I bought this car used from a friend, so I know the entire history. Everything is original except the alternator, starter motor and cooling fan were all replaced once. At 213,000 miles this car still looks, runs and drives like new. It looks cool and has plenty of zip for a 4 cylinder. Fun to drive and handles really well. If I had one complaint it would be that when the ABS kicks in it seems to do more harm than good. I've been meaning to figure out how to just disable the ABS and go with old school brakes, but it's not enough of a problem to motivate me that much. In short, these are great economical cars that just keep on going. I fully expect this to be my first car to crack 300,000 miles.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JD from Tucson, AZ
    Used to own this car
    December 13, 2018

    sporty, fairly dependable, in some ways cheap

    I was impressed by the cars sporty performance and in the three years I owned it, I have had no major issues with it. The fuel economy is nothing special and some of its parts are cheap. The wiper linkage system fell apart and I had to salvage one from an '02 caviler. The molding on the driver side door was sort of pealing off and would get caught in the door frame. The car had 101k miles when I traded it in.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Andrea J from Parker, CO
    Used to own this car
    February 9, 2018

    Most reliable car I ever owned

    I bought this car slightly used in 2006. I owned it for 12 years and put 87000 miles on it. It was dependable and got great gas mileage. I believe this would be a perfect starter car for a young person.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Richoll from Plainview tx
    Owns this car
    July 7, 2017

    Most reliable car yet

    This car has been turned to a boat a few times dew to flooding and a few other things now has 153000 miles still going strong
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Arasuz from Las Vegas
    Owns this car
    July 6, 2017

    Great Work car

    I bought mine used. 86K miles for an 05 was great. The body was a bit scratched but has ran very reliable. Great pick up. I put about 40 miles a day on it and it does great .
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Nferg2185 from Midland, Tx
    Owns this car
    June 28, 2017

    Good car Low Miles

    This car meets all my needs. It has plenty of legroom in the front and back. I use it to commute to work ( I work on a drilling rig) and back home everyday and that's it. A.c. and heater blows really well. Good car all around
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By FashionLover from Temple Hills, MD
    Owns this car
    June 17, 2017

    Most Reliable

    This vehicle is a pretty decent and reliable car. Haven't had any major issues with this car since I have had it. I think this is a decent car for someone who is just starting out driving or who simply needs for commuting. It is an excellent gas saver, it doesn't take much to fill up the gas tank. Pretty good car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Pontiac Owner from New Canton, IL
    Owns this car
    February 22, 2014

    Sunfire

    Although some people don't like the Sunfire, my experience was really good, I bought it used at 48,000 miles and the car lasted to over 200,000 miles. When the car was young it looked great ,had get up and go, and got great gas mileage. The car served me well.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By O from Tulsa
    Owns this car
    October 28, 2013

    Great starter car

    This was a great car that held together well. I bought it used with about 12,500K miles on it in 2006 and recently sold it with about 106,000K miles on it. Everything worked well for about the first 50K (62,500K), I even used fully synthetic blend oil to give the car a little extra life. My problem is what you would expect from an american made car in this range. Cheaply made interior that started to peel or fall apart around 80K miles, the lumbar spring broke in my seat. (I'm athletic and not a big guy at 5'11 183) I had to fix the tail pipe 3x times, engine started loosing RPM's and gas miliage suddently, window motor on the passenger side died, and the CD player broke. Honestly all of those problems are cheap fixes; however, like anything else nickle and dime fixes do at up over time. Great started car, no major issues but keep in mind this is american made so nickle and dime problems are to be expected down the road.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Musicnerd from Gower, MO
    Owns this car
    October 24, 2013

    2003 Pontiac Sunfire- First Car

    This is a very good car, I've had mine for a month and a half and it runs great and gets exceptional gas mileage. The exterior of the car is sleek and nice looking but the interior isn't the most attractive. The car drives smooth and the seats are comfortable to sit in not to look at. I would recommend this car to a friend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?

The 2005 Pontiac Sunfire is available in 2 trim levels:

  • (1 style)
  • w/1SV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?

The 2005 Pontiac Sunfire offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire reliable?

The 2005 Pontiac Sunfire has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Pontiac Sunfire owners.

Is the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.2 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.4
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 4.3
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