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Stuff that shouldn't break does
D Hyde, 10/09/2009
2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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This car is poorly built. The drivetrain so far (50K miles) is fine, but just about everything else has been a disaster. After just a year, both power window motors broke, which cost >$800 to fix. The original brake shoes wore out after only 10K miles, yet the 2nd pair is still fine after 40K. On the roof the clear coat is bubbling and peeling, which started when the car was only 4 years old. The radio sometimes does not turn on when the car does. The whole body is tweaked, so sometimes the doors won't close. Several wheels and the back axle are bent. The suspension is way too soft so the weight distribution is impossible to manage, causing poor handling. Mine doesn't have anti-lock brakes..
A mixed bag
Patty Aspen, 09/07/2002
2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I like the style of the car, as well as the fuel efficiency, but I think it is very cheaply built compared to other cars I've had. The windshield wipers won't go all the way down anymore. Screws are coming undone on the interior and the plastic that covers where the seatbeats attach has broken off and looks unsightly. It's been fairly reliable except that the check engine light comes on and off randomly.
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speed devil, 09/21/2002
2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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It's braking is soft and very unpredictable. I've almost been in serious accidents because the breaks did not respond.Handling is just okay but traction is good because of the widetrac. The paint is horrible and the dirt wont wash off the glued on side panels. All the instruments are cheap and the screen for the clock and cd player overheats and sometimes feels like it will light on fire. The only thing that is really good is the stock cd player. Safety wise its a tank, but I dont know how it would be in a big accident. Overall I would not recommend the car unless you will buy it, rip the system out of it and re-sell it.
Great Car, going on 6 years, no problems
saxguyck, 03/16/2009
2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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We have had this car in our family since new in 2003 and have have absolutely no problems with it. Runs perfect, starts right up, minimal maintenance and no repairs necessary. We got a great deal on it; $13,000 fully loaded (dual exhaust, power windows, doors, sunroof, spoiler, 6 speaker monsoon sound system). considering that this is an entry level, commuter car, it has been worth every penny. Great gas milage too. 27-31 (normal driving.. some highway, some back roads, some bumper to bumper traffic)
Love Pontiac
Air Assault SGT, 12/23/2009
2003 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought a 2003 sunfire and fell in love with it on the test drive. Since I bought it I have changed things that way I can race it. The only issues that I have had are the o2 sensers and the converter. I have almost 200k on it and not one drop of leakage. I have lowered it and uped the hp and it runs like a champ and handles better than any other car that I have drove and I run a low 11sec in the quarter mile. I race my car with a stock engine and it has never let me down. This is by far the best 4cylinder that is out there. Better than the Vtec and the Zetech. Just do your regular maint. on it and it wont let you down. I love my car and it loves me and shows me every race.