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overall works...not yuppie
WOWe, 07/31/2003
1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe
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I drive Alot (am female w/ a perfect driving record so far) 3000+ mi/ month... I have been in several in-town near misses with this car and it has not let me down with handling, brakes, or any of the major assignments for quick action in short space. I have big friends 6'3 who would rather drive my car than sit in the passenger seat with the burly glove box design. I put a new set of sporty Pontiac tires on it so it doesn't feel like I'm driving a sled in slick water. At 136,000 I finally put a new starter on it and am thinking about new wiper blades. With more than regular oil changes and TLC this car has more to go!
I would definitely buy this car again
Litlangi, 06/02/2010
1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan
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Purchased new, love at first sight. only major problems with it mechanically were do to our own issues with getting regular maintenance done in a timely manor and a transmission recall just after purchase. Other than that just what you would expect as it got older and more miles. We ran it to 260,000+ miles before my oldest son flipped it over on the freeway. He managed to get it slowed down quite a bit before the tire burst and dug into the ground causing it to flip and he walked away with just a bump on the head because it held up. I have no doubt that I would have gotten to 300K before it gave out. I am definitely going to look for another Sunfire when we are ready to replace it.
I LOVE THIS CAR
LOUIS A. SCALZO, 01/22/2003
1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan
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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST FUN CARS TO DRIVE AND OWN ...I AM 53 YEARS OLD AND I LOVE THIS SLEEK LOOKS AND FUN RIDE...THE RIDE COULD BE A LITTLE SMOOTHER AND LESS BUMPY BUT PTHER THAN THAT IT IS A GREAT CAR..I HAVE HAD LITTLE OR NONE IN REPAIRS..BRAKES ONCE, TIRES ONCE,ALTENATOR AND BATTERY ONCE...OTHER THAN OIL CHANGES THAT IS ALL SINCE I BOUGHT IT...OHH AND THE PLUGS ONCE I CHANGED AT 60 THOUSAND MILES..IT HAS 80000 MILES NOW..GREAT CAR..
Very good car
pontiac1234, 01/29/2009
1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan
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I have had my 98 Pontiac Sunfire for about 5 years. It only had 48,000 miles when I got and i have had no mechanical problems what so ever and I'm hitting about 150,000 miles. If you are looking for a good reliable car pick a Pontiac Sunfire or any Pontiac
Not again
molly_90, 07/25/2010
1998 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan
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I inherited this car, and obviously knew it needed a little work, but was in for more than a little, almost $2000 later and still more. I knew old car, slowly one by one the regular routine, had a civic beforehand and well no comparison both bad on parts and good on others. i wouldn't purchase a Pontiac again, the good thing is its a cheap vehicle to maintain never missed an oil change etc. over 300,000 km and hence the replacement of a lot of things, i myself am a mechanic so its easy, but for someone who wants a a-b car and doesn't want to replace something every other week, I'd look at another option. overall an okay car better for a first one. plus cheap on insurance.