Used 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Consumer Reviews
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Do not buy this car used
dellis, 01/17/2006
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car on the cheap and that is exactly what I got, a cheap car. A litany of things went wrong with this car during the first 4 years, worst of all the rotors kept warping no matter what pads and rotors I put on. Of course the dealer told me it was because they weren't OEM parts. Interior doesn't fit together snuggly, I felt like I had to fall in and climb out of this car, speakers rattle, passenger door not aligned right which was fixed by the dealer with a sledge hammer, very sluggish turn when starting, visor broke and flaps leisurely around while driving and its so loud in the cab that there is a feature that raises the radio volume automatically while driving certain speeds.
Owned with a smile for 8 out of 9 yrs
stillaways2go, 01/25/2012
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used with 9,900 miles on it. It was a Fleet rental before I got it. I liked how this car handled and it did me good until about 85,000 miles when all of the standard things tend to go wrong with lower end cars. I needed to fix the struts and the rotors kept warping no matter how many times they were replaced. But like I said, my car was paid for by the time that started happening. For me it was well worth the investment. I like how the car handled- nice tight steering. It may not have been the moost comfortable ride, but it was a trooper for a good 8 years before it started going downhill. My son totaled my Sunfire 9 months ago and I was sad to see it go after so many year
good
jayownsya, 06/25/2002
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
sporty nice look, you can accessories it. 2.2 ecotec engine is fast and good on gass
Looks good, thats about it!
Al209340, 04/03/2002
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I got my Sunfire I was really happy to get it, but since time as gone by, I have been disappointed with this car. One of the issues is the Headlights. They don’t put out much light when on high beam. This car squeaks and rattles down the road, and it has TONS of interior problems, including the seat not being able to adjust without breaking, and controls sticking. I had problems with paint pealing and problems starting the car. Plus this car bounces all over the place on uneven or bad roads. A person who owned a 1996 Sunfire told me not to buy Sunfire, now I wished I took his advice. He told me he just has had is 5th major safety recall notice on his 1996 Sunfire. Yikes!
Yellow Ecotec
Danm, 05/27/2002
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a new "Flame Yellow" 2.2l Ecotec on my hands and I love it! The sun and sound package with sunroof and better sound system is a must. Putting down the windows and roof and turning up the volume make ths a great car to drive. It also has a peppy enging that picks up quickly. The import fighting world is making many new aftermarket part for the new ecotec, too. So if you don't want a civic or eclipse like EVERYONE else,this is a great car for the money.