Used 1996 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe Consumer Reviews
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Owned for 18 years, 265,000 miles,still love it
Kathleen Robb, 04/21/2018
updated 11/02/2018
1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2dr Coupe
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
As long as you change the oil every 3,000 miles and keep it maintained, it will be the most reliable car you ever had. Sporty and quick, handles extremely well on icy roads as long as you know how to drive with common sense. Very precise steering, handles extremely well in sudden maneuvers as long as the driver can. I have owned this car for over 18 years and plan to drive it for 18 more. It is the most reliable car I have ever owned. I would recommend using only AC Delco brand or GM approved/stock parts when replacing anything. Trust me, if it says AC Delco, they mean it and it is worth it. I also only use premium unleaded gasoline everytime I fill up.
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I Love Muffie
peanut, 03/07/2010
1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Sunfire will be 14 years old in June. Has 175,000 miles. I love my Muffie, a name given to her because the muffler rattles. This little noise and squeaking dashboard don't bother me. Muffie still has original exhaust and muffler! Other than brakes and tires,only things I've had to have replaced are fuel pump and AC condenser. She just started showing a little rust two years ago. This car has the best speed and pickup of any car I've ever had. I love the the stereo system. My goal is to make it to 200,000 miles. Wheel wells are getting rusty. I hope they hold up. Muffie still looks stylish for being almost 14. I don't feel like I'm driving around in an old, ugly car.
Inexpensive Sports Car
Deimos, 06/20/2002
1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car instead of the Grand Am which had the exact same engine and tranny because it weighed less. I haven't been disapointed in it. I have the 2.4 motor that even after 120000 miles will cruise at 95 and get 28 to 29 mpg all day. I haven't "babyed" this car but have (as always) done my preventive maintanence. It still looks good and drives well. There have been some repairs to the A/C but over all it has been the sporty American-made small car I wanted when I got it.
small cost big fun
Elias Fernandez, 08/23/2002
1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has a solid 2.4 liter which has more horspower and TONS more torque than all the rest in this price/size range. After market is heating up with release of 2.4 Supercharger jit from GM.
Bang for the Buck
mikey235, 07/16/2002
1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife and myself purchased the sunfire 4 years ago and have ahd nothing but fun driving ever since, just regular maintenence, and regular washes, keeps it running and looking great,
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