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1990 Pontiac Sunbird le convertible
johntheguru, 10/27/2014
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
Best Car I Ever Owned
tom164, 05/02/2008
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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Laura, 08/13/2010
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned the convertible for twelve years, bought it used in '99. I love it but it's starting to show its age. I've had it repainted and put a new roof on it. But it survived three accidents, two front and one side very well. It's a very heavy car but it has always had brake problems. It just doesn't want to stop and the brakes on the back wheel lock up. The car also leaks and the resulting water has destroyed the gauges. The air conditioning now has a leak and doesn't work but what do you want for a car that's 20! And it still runs really well. I know it will get me where I am going .
the car
lilnick420s, 05/15/2002
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
it is cotofertable and roomy
reliable
Sumcdn, 07/30/2002
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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!
Love it - still driving it!
Stephanie, 04/03/2008
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
It just keeps puttering along
Little Blue, 02/24/2009
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It has lasted for the past eighteen years and it has no problems what so ever. it performs well in all weather and I love the color. I hope that it can last another 20.
Great Buy
Mike G, 03/24/2009
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
ive had my sunbird for about a year now, and it has yet to break down on me. it is my first car, and i would not trade it for any other model out there. it had a problem when you would accelerate it would bog down but it was a simple fix by buying a new air regulator. the interior isnt the best but an easy fix. the engine is BEAUTIFUL! soon i will be swapping it out though for a new Turbo. I love how this car is very customizable. their is a couple ground effects kits that i look forward to buying. i have installed new audio,wheels,bass,undercar lights. this car is totally reliable if you dont mind paying a little bit here and there. also if you have the time its a great buy.
miss this car
plowboy, 07/05/2009
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my red LE two door with the 3.1 V6 and a 5 speed trans. Got good gas millage with it. Always 26 minimum. The car died in 2001 with 174000 miles on it. The body was rotting away. The trans had a bearing going. The engine blew a head gasket. I drove it for 10 miles with no water. Amsoil kept it going. Cracked the block. I junked it. Only thing I did was maintenance, brakes, tires and all 6 fuel injectors. As the car got older, it got better mileage. When it died, it was getting 33 to 35 just driving around. I miss that car.
Sunbird satisfied owner
gt_mikeman, 06/24/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 'bird Gt has treated my well it has 170000miles on the original motor with no rebuilds. It doesnt burn oil and still beats new cavaliers and sunfires and almost any honda. The fuel millage is ok. The ride it rough, but i love driving this car. The 3.1 5speed combo is great.
Worst Car that I have ever driven
justlend, 07/27/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought it at a police auction for $500, but was a huge mistake. I had to tear apart the engine and replace the crankshaft, a piston, bearings and head gasket. A year later the car started smoking and I had to get new valve seals. A couple of months later the oil light kept coming on and I had to bring it into a shop to find the problem. The oil sensor was bad and the part was $10, but the labor was over $200. Two months ago when I came home for the summer, the engine started making a high pitched scraping sound. I had to replace the timing belt tensioner and there was no more noise.
2029
2029, 10/20/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best car to own.....
not reliabile
Pontiac Driver, 08/11/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got my poniac because I really liked the outside look!!! I have had my 91' poniac 2 door coupe for about a year 1/2 now and i have to say I haven't had any major problems, but i constantly keep having minor problems. I never can go far because I never now if it will make it there and back!!! I have had problems with the fuel intake, running hot, battery cord, fan doesn't want to kick on, airconditioner fan doesn't blow, can't unlock the left door, radio doesn't work, and a whole bunch of interior problems-lights never want to turn off and cheap, cheap, quality inside!!!
It Won't Die
slasher, 12/12/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this sunbird with 154,000 miles and it still runs extremely strong with 164,000. I don't take it easy either. Everytime drive freeway over 90 passing everyone and has great pick-up! Regular maintence throughout cars life is the culprit for performance. Great look to car, real sporty in appearance. Only complaint is that I'm having brake problems, but very understandable for age. Only dissapoint is that I never got as my first car.
snubird gt 1991
mrsunbird91, 02/10/2003
1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i baught my 91 sunbird gt in 1991 i like it verry much espechaly the 3.1 engine lots of power :) i put 4shocks and 1alternator in this car since i had it now i have 213 000km on it and it stil does 120mph :P the only thing i dont like on my car is the interior design its poor
Gardner Sunbird
Bill Gardner, 10/24/2003
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. Its been treated well and its payed me back. Never any problems. Car remains original with exception of top/tires/ belts etc.
I love it...
Candice, 06/04/2006
1991 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's an overall great car. If I could actually afford to fix the couple of problems with it, I would be able to keep it for a long time. But how things are going now, it seems like be searhing for a new car in a few years.
Pontiac Conv. fun to drive
petey717, 03/10/2003
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Note: I owned a 1991 V6 sunbird convertible, these come stock with 4 bangers so it performed better obviously. I loved this car, I would've never given it up, but was forced to when someone ran a stop sign and totalled it. Very nice car though I miss it.
Power yes!! Reliability no!!
Sunbird owner, 07/15/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is great fun to drive, but it seems like every time I would go for a rode trip it would break down. At 195,000 km I've gone through 5 alternators, 3 starters, 2 set's of shocks, a water pump and many other things are just falling apart.
181k miles and still running great!
Eagledave, 09/12/2003
1991 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I met my wife that time she had that car. I used this car driven daily. I currently have 181,000 miles on it. common maintenace, replace waterpump and timing belt twice in same year. interior design was good, but there's a flaw on igniton, gets stuck, would not able to take key out. at 174k short on wiring to wipers and headlight, when lights turned on, wiper washer goes off. interior light stop working, but overall itis reliable, as long taking care of it, change oil, etc.
Loved my First car! Had it 17 years!
Michelle, 06/20/2007
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved everything about this car. If I could have kept it I would have, but it was slowly falling apart, such as the vinyl. But certainly something to not complaint about considering it's very sporty design (interior/exterior), terrific dependility, the best fuel mileage (upwards to 48 mpg) I thought it was comfy until I drove my second car, a BMW 5 series. Even though I didn't 'need' my Sunbird, I kept it because of the great gas mileage and total efficiency. It was totally fun to drive when I go it eons ago, and still very fun to drive up til I gave it away.
Money Pit
Arson, 05/30/2002
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back in Sept 01'. I have had nothing but problems. Within 2 weeks of owning the car, i needed to have the head gasket replaced, the alternator replaced, transmission, gas tank, fuel lines and many other parts. This car was the biggest waste of money because i ended up paying more money to fix it than the car was worth.
Great car
jennash, 08/15/2002
1990 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i love this car, its fast and its never let me down and ive had it for 2 years now. No major expenses, other than the expected (brakes, hoses, etc.) and its got 200k miles on it already. Oh and it never let me down in the winter either (I live in Montana).
Winter car heaven
Neonsrt4, 12/23/2005
1990 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I paid $500 for this car. It needed everything. I had been seriously neglected. Rebuilt the motor, and tranny and gave it a tune up. I added a bigger turbo, and a few other goodies. It is seriously quick almost keeping up with my 04 SRT4 neon (almost). Interior is cheap, but it makes an awesome winter snow car. It even handles pretty darn good. With big exhaust is sounds alot like an old school muscle car when compared the the new honda's. The 2.0 is a very torquey motor. There is absolutely no lag when the stock turbo is being used. There's a million of them in junk yard so parts are cheap.
Fun for the cash!!!
Iggy, 03/26/2004
1990 Pontiac Sunbird GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been a great surprise. It goes like stink, handles fairly well and looks sharp. Its very cheap to maintain and it not bad on gas either. 165 h.p. out of a 2.0 liter engine is not to shabby either. I'm very happy with it.
I LOVE THIS CAR!
Tierra, 02/27/2016
1990 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought it with only 33,000 miles on it and it has been great so far. It is very cute and comfortable. It looks small but the inside is pretty big and spacious. There is one thing that I noticed which was the acceleration. It takes a while to accelerate. That doesn't bother me though. The fact that there are only 2 settings for the windshield wipers is a little annoying at times too. That is not a big deal though. Love this car!! :)
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SEAN, 07/18/2008
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this car along time and I've had no major expenses, just rotten maintenance, it's a good car and fast.
Stay Away!!
skazzygal, 08/08/2004
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is the biggest headache in the world! If it isn't one thing it's another, it has soo many intermittent problems that there isn't enough room to state them all! If you like to push your car instead of drive it this is the car for you!!
Subird Review
Keithos, 05/09/2002
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2dr Convertible
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful car to drive in Florida and for the summer