Overview & Reviews

SE convertible gets a higher level of standard equipment, including an automatic transmission. Coupes get a new front seatbelt guide loop, and a new Sports Interior trim debuts called Patina/Redondo cloth.

• Good looks, zippy powertrain (Twin Cam), comfortable interior, standard ABS, standard traction control with automatic transmission, good value

• Weight, buzzy powertrain (2.2-liter), excessive body roll.

User Reviews:

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  Best car ever - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By kom_stat - December 24 - 8:16 am

  I use my Sunfire as my work car. I practically abuse this car. I certainly dont baby it. It may get its oil changed every 8-9k, and couldnt tell you the last time I ever checked anything on it for maintenance. Its also been known to see the redline getting on the interstate. Been in two major accidents and now has over 210,000 miles and never given me any trouble. When I say never, I mean never. I havent repaired anything on this car other than body panels but that certainly isnt Pontiacs fault. Also has awesome performance for being an entry level compact car that gets 36mpg even with a lead foot.

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  Sunfire GT - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Wyatt and nik - October 2 - 10:00 am

  I bought my sunfire second hand. I havent had any real problems. Great car. Great on gas. Real sporty. So far I have had to change the wheel bearings in the front and soon I will need to change the plate on top of the front wheels suspention. They are ceasing the coils at times and you can hear it. It is not dangerous just anoying sound until I can get them replaced. I love my car.

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  still going - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By xxx - October 2 - 6:16 pm

  I bought this car with 27 thousand miles on it, now I have 177 thousand miles on it. I had the oil changed every 10,000 miles if its lucky. The quality of this car is amazing. The only things ive had to replace is the bright/dim switch and a water pump. Anything else is routine. (tires, brakes, battery) everyday I go out to drive it it starts. Astounding car and still gets about 30 mpg

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  1997 Pontiac Sunfire - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Travis Johnson - September 7 - 10:00 am

  This car is a good car. Its little but really for its size its roomy inside. Its got good styling. A overall great car.

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  Steady As She Goes - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By MNKittyMao - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Bought used 11/1999 w/ 30k miles. Had great sporty look w/o high price. Basic package. No probs, just reg maint. Now has 100k+ miles and still runs/handles great. Learned from previous cars the hard way.. take care of them, they will last a lot longer (esp oil, the blood of a car).. and the more bells and whistles the more to go wrong.

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  Sweet Car - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Randy G - August 1 - 2:00 am

  I Love My 97 Pontiac sunfire GT. i got it for a graduation present and i Love it. it is very very sporty and Prety fast for its price. i couldent have asked for a better car!!!

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  We love our "Blue Moblie" - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By tenkat - March 26 - 3:15 pm

  Weve had this car for 13 years and shes on 188,000 miles. Shes been amazingly reliable. Just now getting noisy after all the miles weve thrown her way.

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  Best Buy For The Buck - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Tanja B - October 13 - 10:00 am

  This car is really fun to drive, and incredibly reliable. It is no joke when I say that this car has NEVER broken down on me. Thsi year I had to replace the shocks, and I am now having minor problems with the power windows.This is the very best and most reliable car I have ever owned. I bought it used in 1997 with 400km on it.

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  I Love My Car - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By ProudPontiacOwner - August 9 - 3:13 pm

  My car gets GREAT gas mileage - 34 mph hiway, 24 mph combined (city/hiway). It is has a manual transmission. In the 10 years Ive owned it, Ive replaced the brakes (once) the tires (once) the battery (3 times) the alternator (once) and a belt and hose - ie, very low maintenance.

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  Ode to my Pontiac - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Noumenon - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Sunfire used in Dec. 97, w/30k mi. I drove it to 112k mi. and it never broke down or needed mechanical repairs. Just normal maintenance. Most reliable car I ever had. Made it through 6 accidents. The metal body had a good heavy weight to it and I always felt safe in it. (It was finally done in on the 7th accident by a Suburban traveling 50+mph). Excellent gas mileage. Las Vegas to Phoenix on one tank of gas. Hugged the road in tight turns on a mountain grade at high speeds no problem. It could pull a U- turn on a dime. It would accelerate on command in an instant without hesitation. I will truly miss this car.