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4.5 out of 5 stars

Two for two

Paul, 04/10/2007
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After 4 problem-free years of driving a 1998 Sunfire ( bought used ), I purchased a 2005 4-door sedan in early 2005. Again, I've enjoyed problem-free driving for the past two years. I noted several subtle improvements over my '98 model. Like many domestic products, I believe that the Sunfire has received an unfair rating from the so-called experts, who seem to be fixated on the supposed superiority of certain pet imports. The consistently very high ratings of Sunfire owners speak for themselves!

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4 out of 5 stars

Happy so far!

swimtime7, 08/18/2011
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We just purchased my first car... 2005 Pontiac Sunfire base with air conditioning being the only option, no power windows, no power locks. It was 4000 with 86,100 miles on it. Obviously, since it's my first car I love it, but seriously this is a fun car to drive, and the 5 speed stick shift just adds to the fun! This is the best year reliability wise for the Sunfire, and in my opinion I think this was the best design of the Sunfire series. I do wish i at least had a cassette or cd player, but until i come up with the $$ for a new head unit, my Belkin Auto FM Transmitter will do just fine. So far so good!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my sunfire

teri , 04/26/2008
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my Sunfire for 2 years and drive 50 miles ( all highway) to work and 50 miles home 6 days a week, and I love my car. I too don't think these cars got the reviews they deserved. I love the fold down seats in the back... so much more room ! The gas mileage is great ! the only suggestion I would have is the placement of the cup holders but other than thats it's a great little car. I have put 40k miles on it in two years and it still runs like a charm !

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5 out of 5 stars

Loved my Sunfire

banaMwape, 10/19/2010
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's been almost a year since I lost my Sunfire, but I loved it! Tires were the only regular problem I had. But after four years, the battery only stalled on me once, and the window motor started shorting. But those were minor problems compared to the fact that I was able to move efficiently. I took many 14 hour road trips in my little sunfire. Comfort was a bit short on those trips, but gas mileage could not match to most other cars. $60 could get me from Tucson to Dallas easy. I loved the sunroof. Rarely used the MP3 player. Loved the sound. Loved the mobility. Loved the style. It was my first car so maybe I'm a bit bias here, but still! Pontiac Sunfire = Amazing First Car!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

GREAT car to get back and forth to work!

Lance, 02/23/2006
2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Traded in my base model Ford Focus, loved the standard features. Couldn't beat the price. Very pleased with gas mileage and handling.

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