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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  Upcoming! - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By GreatCar109 - March 13 - 2:00 am

  From all the reviews i have read on the Pontiac sunfire, i have decided to buy one. A red 1997 SE coupe 5 speed. I hope this car holds up as well as all the other reviews have said, and i am very anxious to purchase it. I have always liked Pontiacs because of the red lights inside, and they have always been peppy and fast.

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  Awesome Car!!!! - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By FaBulous Sunbaby - August 19 - 2:00 am

  It accellerates great and with little effort. Going fast around a turn is no problem, grips the road well. I bought this car with 42000 miles on it almost 2 years ago, now it has 75000 miles and still running great. I feel very safe in this car and it is perfect for first time drivers and college students.

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  Good bang for the buck. - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Johnboy81 - June 13 - 10:00 am

  Had this car since it was brand new and its never had a major problem. It definitely out performs imports its classed with in hp, tourqe, styling and speed. Cornering is great; pulled off many sharp turns on a dime. Drives nicely in rain/snow. The 2.4L engine is quite ballsy and the trans shifts very smoothly. Its safe. I hit a deer doing about 45 once and the only major damage it caused was a small crack in the bumper, w/ barely noticeable stress fractures to the paint at point of impact. I intend to keep this car until I have enough money for a Trans Am or GTO!

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  IST CAR - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By SGIBSON - May 13 - 10:06 pm

  GREAT CAR FUN TO DRIVE

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  One of the best cars Ive owned - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By holly - January 8 - 10:00 am

  I have been consistently impressed with this Sunfire. It ride very smooth and holds the road confidently. The car isnt the fastest accelerating car, but it cruises exceptionally well on the highway. I have only had one thing go wrong with the car that was not a normal wear issue - the parking brake cable stretched around 40K miles.

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  This car keeps on going!! - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By D. Stanhope - May 6 - 3:03 pm

  I bought this car at 147,000 miles and Ive put 61,000 miles on it and its only stopped me once, alternator! Yeah this bitch is a beast. These little motors from Chevy never last past 200k miles, but I can bet u that mine will go on to 300k easy. Great car, great gas mileage. The a/c still works, never been serviced, ever!

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  sunfire - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By sunfiregirl - November 4 - 10:00 am

  the car goes great, handles well. we love the car.

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  Excellent - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By daf - July 13 - 10:43 pm

  Excellent car; great fun sporty little car for the price, with more rear room for kids and dogs etc than most convertibles; one of the best deals around, just not known really for unknown reasons.

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  Pocket rocket - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By pocket rocket - February 26 - 2:00 am

  Fun car to drive...dependable and loaded with safety features standard. Power convertible top has always worked great with no leaks. Maintenance is affordable and the car still has lots of value and fun left.

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  310,000 km and no complaints - 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Brian - October 16 - 2:40 pm

  I love my car. 13 years, 310,000km and no reason to even look at something new. This car runs perfect like the day it was new. New Brakes, Tires, Battery, AC compressor, Waterpump, tuneups but that is expected. Very reasonable and no complaints from me. 2.4 Quad 4 has done very well for me.