2005 Pontiac Sunfire Review
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Despite a peppy engine and a few neat options, this decade-old economy coupe is outclassed by newer competitors.
Pros
Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.
Cons
Overall design showing its age, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results.
What's New for 2005
Other than revised package content, the Sunfire continues unchanged.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
not terrible, but not great either
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
drives great, but weird clunking noise coming from the right dash. dont know what it could be.. dealer claims to not hear it. exterior of car is amazing, love the color and style. fits my personality perfectly.
Favorite Features
looks, gas mileage, low monthly payment
Suggested Improvements
reliability
Great car for the money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I got this one brand new, and the only major problem I have had was a flat tire. The car runs very smooth, and handles well, although the windshield frame proves to be a slight blind spot at times, and the design of the interior make it difficult to see into lanes to the right/rear. Engine-wise, not a problem yet. Friend of mine has an Elantra, and paid at least 5k more, and I would still rather have the Sunfire. Mine is a manual trans, and even though i only get 140hp, it still kicks a little when i need it
Favorite Features
Handling, fuel economy, access to engine parts, windshield fluid sprayers ON the wipers
Suggested Improvements
the cup holders block the radio and air controls. The seats arent that comfy. The emergency jack is a joke. Trunk space is OK, but its shallow. Hard to get things that are wide into trunk without scratching something
Very good and fun car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is my 3rd Sunbird/Sunfire, 1st bought new. Very satisfied! 25-28mpg. No mechanical problems at all at 27k miles. Only issue was with bodywork as trunklid twice would not close. Dealer fixed promptly. VG performance from 2.2L engine. Styling still attractive after 4 yrs, beats the G5 handsdown. Dropdown rear seatbacks have allowed me to carry much more than you may think! And yep, cupholders location stink! Kept car simple with base model, no power windows or locks so no problem there. Very good sound system. Normal maintenance. Oil and filters every 3000 miles. Original tires about halfway to replacement
Favorite Features
Styling, economy, performance
Suggested Improvements
N/A since discontinued
05 Sunfire
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It has been good solid car at a low price. Only problem I had is wiring was not installed right at factory. Engine doesn't burn oil after 73 k. Should go 200k easy. I use synthetic at least once a year
Favorite Features
Great engine, still runs like new
Suggested Improvements
More headroom
Very Good Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought a 2005 Sunfire with 28k miles on it and after one year and 16k later my Sunfire is getting better despite considering that I bough it with a salvage title (the car was in an accident). I put $15 on gas and my Sunfuire is taking me to work all week and my job is 18 miles from home.
Favorite Features
MP3 player capability
Suggested Improvements
Brakes should last longer
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