1999 Pontiac Sunfire Consumer Reviews

My little red convertible

Written by: nmmrc1983 on 04/17/2008

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr GT Convertible

Review

I love my little red Pontiac.I get great gas mileage, and with gas prices on the rise, i am glad I've got her. Nothing beats putting my top down and going home after a hard day at work. I think this car is HOT.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature on this car is the fact its a convertible.

Suggested Improvements

I would suggest more options for the interior package.

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I like my car!

Written by: Melanie on 10/17/2007

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

I have to say that I have enjoyed this vehicle and was pleased with its reliability. Do buy the extended warranty, though, as things can go amiss. Muffler still new however I've had to replace the big muffler brackets a couple of times. Bit of a gas guzzler. This past year leaves me with a problem with the driver's side door lock - any cold or condensation makes it virtually impossible to unlock. Apparently this is an ongoing issue with the Sunfire. After replacing the tumbler, then the hinges and lubing the door clasp, I am hoping this winter will be better and I won't have to climb in over the stick shift through the passenger side. I trust my car and it's been very good to me.

Favorite Features

A good sound system. Power moon/sunroof. Comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Been nothing but a headache

Written by: georgiamarie on 07/14/2007

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

I love the exterior design. I have had a lot of complements. What a cute car it is. Nice looking car. I agree. I am not happy at all with the problems I have had. It started 9 months after I bought the car. The sun roof leaked. It had to be completely replaced. The battery post broke. The radio system has been replaced twice because it kept shorting out. The brakes were worn out long before they should have. At the same time the front struts had to be replaced. All of this happened within the first three years. The problems have just kept coming. I expect these things to happen as the car gets older not when the car is brand new! I think this car was made on a Monday or Friday!

Favorite Features

Safety features, air bags, anti-lock brakes. I like the way it handles on the road. It is comfortable inside.

Suggested Improvements

Better engineering-take a hint from Toyota or Honda. That will be my next car.

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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impressed

Written by: NewSunfireFan on 10/12/2006

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr GT Coupe

Review

I have never been a Sunfire/Cavalier fan thinking people that owned them did not know style. I don't think they're the prettiest, however, I'm now impressed with the way this Sunfire handles. Would prefer manual, but the automatic trans has pretty nice pull for 150 horses. Engine's a little loud - especially compared to my GrandPrix, but turn up the 6- speaker stereo, take down the windows, throw back the sunroof and touring Europe - the perfect car for it. I'm glad I bought it while here in Europe.

Favorite Features

Sunroof and six-speaker system. Power from engine was not expected.

Suggested Improvements

Still think Pontiac on right track moving on to the G6...GM still needs to work on lasting quality.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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I got good value for my $$

Written by: AZ on 03/17/2006

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

I got my 99 red Sunfire 2 door 2.2 auto for $11000 in 2001. I LOVED my little red coupe. It has really served me well. I've had almost no mechanical problems for the first 4 years I owned it. I just did regular maintenance and oil changes, brakes replaced at about 70,000 km, etc.. My only major problems with it have been in the past year. I blew out my head gasket at 100,000 km. Paid nearly $1000 to get a new head gasket & water pump. I've been told by many mechanics that the Sunfires are notorious for head gasket problems! So watch your anti freeze levels and dont let it over heat as that gasket has very low tolerance. I also got the wiring recall work done at a GM dealership for free

Favorite Features

It's great on gas and generally a fun ride! I still love the hot curvy design and get the old "whoosh" feeling when I look at my car.

Suggested Improvements

Get snow tires if you live in a cold climate. The standard tires are no good on snow and ice, and the ABS brakes take a damn long time to stop the car...I had to pull over onto side lanes to avoid hitting cars in winter. The shocks go out quick. A bumpy ride past 60K. Cup holders way too shallow.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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'99 Sunfire se

Written by: E. on 03/03/2006

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

Nice little car for work/travel. Had to replace tires & Rotors/calipers at 63,000 miles which cost me about $800.

Favorite Features

reliability

Suggested Improvements

Definitely needs more horsepower. Headlights could use redesigning. They just don't look right.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The Best

Written by: Sarah on 01/02/2006

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

This car was perfect for my teenage driver, encouraging safe driving, since it has a not-so-extreme power supply. it also handles very well, perfect for the inexperienced driver.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Good Car for the Money

Written by: Robert Hodges on 10/07/2005

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

This car is a good value. The interior is comfy and it gets great gas mileage. Best of all I have only had minor problems with it and they have been really cheap to fix.

Favorite Features

The sunroof is nice and it has never leaked. The gas mileage is awesome. Comfy interior. It looks sporty. No major mech problems. Huge trunk and glove box.

Suggested Improvements

Car starting to over-heat in traffic, nothing major though. Just needed the temp sensor replaced. Sound system is weak.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Pontiac Sunfire

Written by: uabgal01 on 06/29/2005

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

The only thing I would complain about is that as soon as the warranty expired (5 years), the car started having multiple problems. Nothing that can't be fixed pretty cheaply, but still. Otherwise I've loved my car. It has NEVER broken down on me, and the mileage per gallon is awesome, especially now!

Favorite Features

The sunroof is awesome, no leaks as I have heard about happening in other cars. Also it looks good.

Suggested Improvements

The interior is a little low class looking, and I would have gotten alloy wheels.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Lemon City

Written by: MaryBeth on 01/02/2005

Vehicle

1999 Pontiac Sunfire 2 Dr SE Coupe

Review

I purchase this car brand new. I had the car for a week and the speed gauges went out. I had to change the oxygen sensors three times. The battery went dead after three months. The electrical system had to be rewired after 3 mos. The front windshield cracked after two years. The car burned up a full tank of gas in three days. The car began to overheat and a component was added to regulate the temperature. Four years later the transmission went out and left me stranded on the side of the road. The trans would cost me $1900 to fix with a warranty. To top it off the moonroof went out. I had 50,000 miles which is low mileage because it stayed in the shop broken down. MS residents beware

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Revamp the whole car.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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