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Used 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Consumer Reviews

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1.38 out of 5 stars

Disapointment

DM, 08/17/2007
2002 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my wife's car and I loathe the day I have to drive it. It handles like a top heavy SUV, the seats have no support and no comfort adjustments, and it has no power to accelerate unless you push it off a cliff (I've considered it). The Insurance Institue of America provides crash ratings for all vehicles. If the impact is over 40mph on this car expect death and or dismemberment for all passengers.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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

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1.38 out of 5 stars

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!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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