2005 Pontiac Sunfire Review
2005 Pontiac Sunfire Review
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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.
Cost to DriveCost 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 $3.33 per gallon for regular unleaded in South Dakota.
Monthly estimates based on costs in South Dakota
$154/mo for Sunfire Special Value
Sunfire Special Value
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.
5 star(60%)
4 star(30%)
3 star(9%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(0%)
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4 out of 5 stars
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 … very nice first car, it's got a nice accelation, and gass isn't too terrible on it. But my only problem with it is the Gauges. I'm not sure if it's electrical and can be fixed manually, but if anyone knows anything, please tell me.
5 out of 5 stars
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!
4.75 out of 5 stars
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
5 out of 5 stars
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 … the future for another buy.
2005 Sunfire Highlights
Special Value
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $10,895 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $154/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver1 / 5Passenger2 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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