1990 Pontiac Sunbird Review
1990 Pontiac Sunbird Review
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GT convertible switches to LE trim in cost-cutting move. SE and GT get new front styling. Passive restraint seatbelts are added. Turbo option dropped for SE model; is included in a sports package for LE convertible, along with GT suspension and steering.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.66 per gallon for regular unleaded in Maryland.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maryland
$166/mo for Sunbird LE
Sunbird LE
vs
$183/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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3 star(8%)
2 star(17%)
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3.38 out of 5 stars
1990 Pontiac Sunbird le convertible
johntheguru, 10/27/2014
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
Picked up this car on the cheap for driving down to the lake and back with my buddy. It had been sitting for 4 months so we knew it would take some to get it back up to speed. Typical stuff; Changed fluids, head gasket, fixed the brake lines, new stereo and cosmetic work later it has become a good car for us.
The top works great, everything electric works for being such an old car, … and we get 30 mpg in the old 2.0 4 cyl with the automatic. It's nothing special, but its gets the job done.
If you take care of this car, it will take care of you.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Best Car I Ever Owned
tom164, 05/02/2008
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
I finally retired my old Sunbird at 237,000 miles. I really appreciated how good a car it was when I tried to replace it and couldn't. There is simply nothing comparable out there. Pontiac directed me to Chevy who tried to sell me a Cobalt. Real piece of junk in comparison. It is 1000 pounds heavier, has a bigger engine (not necessary) and doesn't ride as well. Fuel economy is … advertised much less. (I got over 36 MPG on my Sunbird (5- speed) until about 3 years ago; I'm sure my compression was bad at the end.) Finally bought a Hyundai Elantra, but it doesn't ride as well, has a smaller trunk, and takes up more space in my crowded garage.
5 out of 5 stars
Love it - still driving it!
Stephanie, 04/03/2008
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
A fun car to drive. Pretty good on gas - haven't had to do many repairs in the 15 years I've been driving it. I am just now thinking of replacing the engine because of high mileage.
4 out of 5 stars
reliable
Sumcdn, 07/30/2002
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
i've had this car for several years and
it has always treated me well,
despite -30C winters and high mileage
trips.treat her well and she'll be
there!
1990 Sunbird Highlights
Coupe
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $166/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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