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Ode to my Pontiac
Noumenon, 07/30/2002
1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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I bought my Sunfire used in Dec. 97, w/30k mi. I drove it to 112k mi. and it never broke down or needed mechanical repairs. Just normal maintenance. Most reliable car I ever had. Made it through 6 accidents. The metal body had a good heavy weight to it and I always felt safe in it. (It was finally done in on the 7th accident by a Suburban traveling 50+mph). Excellent gas mileage. Las Vegas to Phoenix on one tank of gas. Hugged the road in tight turns on a mountain grade at high speeds no problem. It could pull a U- turn on a dime. It would accelerate on command in an instant without hesitation. I will truly miss this car.
Good Little Car - 97 Coupe SE
zippy_zion, 09/14/2005
1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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This is a great little car. I was supprised initally by its good gas mileage and even more by its power. I've only had two problems with it that were easy fixes. 1. The valve cover had a loose bolt and leaked oil 2. I had a leak in my trunk Neither caused any long term problems and didn't cause any ill performance. I have since added a front strut tower bar to help my handling. I'm thinking of modifying it further but am reluctant because there is really nothing "wrong" with it; I just want more.
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1997 Sunfire
McPharlane, 01/06/2004
1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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Great car to drive. Good handling, great gas mileage, seats are very comfortable for long drives. Would buy another one.
sunfire
sunfiregirl, 08/05/2002
1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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the car goes great, handles well. we love the car.
All the fun, for half the price
bundok, 11/17/2005
1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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I really like my car, but I'm reluctant to do any modifications to it. It's an SE but it has the 2.4 liter engine and twin Cam's. It's very peppy and handles well, though a little splashy. Great car for driving and the occasional (or frequent) driving wild. You won't feel like Mario Andretti in this car, but it definitely has a kick. The alternator has gone out once and my clutch cables snapped and had to be replaced. It has an oil leak I'm assuming is from the oil pan gasket that's pretty bad; all of which I chalk up to my own driving and not the cars reliability.