2005 Pontiac Sunfire Review

Name: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire Review
Brand: Pontiac
Price: 860 USD
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

Price Estimate: $860 - $1,432

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Pros

Low price, torquey four-cylinder engine, optional satellite radio and OnStar.

Cons

Overall design showing its age, low resale value, poor side-impact and front-offset crash test results.

What’s new

Other than revised package content, the Sunfire continues unchanged.

Edmunds says

Despite a peppy engine and a few neat options, this decade-old economy coupe is outclassed by newer competitors.

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Base Coupe
$4,295
- 67,291 miles
- 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use only
- 4cyl automatic
- On The Road Again Auto Sales (399 mi away)
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Lake Ariel, PA
More great new inventory! Check out this Nice LOW MILE 2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr coupe with only 67K on the clock! This Clean Sunfire runs excellent wi...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3G2JB12F65S224531
Stock: 224531
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-17-2025
2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Base Coupe
$3,500
- Not provided
- Rebuilt vehicle reported, 3 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- St Louis Auto Car Sales (405 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Saint Louis, MO
$750 DOWN , NO CREDIT NEEDED! Finance requirements: Valid MO/IL driver's license. Two most recent paycheck stubs or proof of income. Minimum monthly i...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3G2JB12F55S181106
Stock: 181106
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-25-2024

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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4(30%)

3(9%)

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Good Car, Some Faults

davyd, 09/04/2011

2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

I got an '05 Sunfire with roughly 117000 miles on it, it's still going strong! Except the gauges... I'm not sure if it has something to do with the heat, but everything works at night and in the mornings. But everyday after school, after my car has been sitting in the sun for 8 hours, the gauges like to "stick". I don't know if this is happenign to everyone or just me. I think it's a …

Affordable & Classie

Nancy, 01/29/2006

2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

It is great for long distance driving as well as in town driving. Very comfortable front and back seating. The SunFire handles very well under all driving weather conditions. Fuel economy is great!

05 Sunfire

chesterr, 11/29/2008

2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

It has been good solid car at a low price. Only problem I had is wiring was not installed right at factory. Engine doesn't burn oil after 73 k. Should go 200k easy. I use synthetic at least once a year

fabulous car.

caismer wisomierski, 05/22/2005

2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

i have never owned a pontiac before,this car not only looks sporty for the money, but,has the pick up i wanted in a car. i really am honest when i say this,,,i love this car, i truly am 100 percent satisfied with the pontiac sunfire,before i bought this car i have not been impressed with any of the other dealership models that are out there.thank you pontiac,i will return to pontiac in …

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2005 Sunfire Highlights

Trim:

Special Value

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$10,895
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$140/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver1 / 5
Passenger2 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Base Coupe

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2005 Pontiac Sunfire
Base Coupe

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Base Coupe

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire Special Value 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}