Overview & Reviews

After Sunfire coupes got a rear spoiler last year, this year it's the sedan's turn, only as an option. The top-line 2.4-liter twin-cam engine is revised to improve breathing, including new fuel injectors, injection rails, exhaust manifold and catalytic converter. Fern Green Metallic is added to the paint color chart.

• Racy styling, comfy interior, rev-happy twin-cam engine, good value.

• Option list can overpower sale price, body roll apparent during hard cornering.

User Reviews:

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  impressed - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By NewSunfireFan - August 15 - 8:56 pm

  I have never been a Sunfire/Cavalier fan thinking people that owned them did not know style. I dont think theyre the prettiest, however, Im now impressed with the way this Sunfire handles. Would prefer manual, but the automatic trans has pretty nice pull for 150 horses. Engines a little loud - especially compared to my GrandPrix, but turn up the 6- speaker stereo, take down the windows, throw back the sunroof and touring Europe - the perfect car for it. Im glad I bought it while here in Europe.

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  I got good value for my $$ - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By AZ - May 12 - 9:36 am

  I got my 99 red Sunfire 2 door 2.2 auto for $11000 in 2001. I LOVED my little red coupe. It has really served me well. Ive had almost no mechanical problems for the first 4 years I owned it. I just did regular maintenance and oil changes, brakes replaced at about 70,000 km, etc.. My only major problems with it have been in the past year. I blew out my head gasket at 100,000 km. Paid nearly $1000 to get a new head gasket & water pump. Ive been told by many mechanics that the Sunfires are notorious for head gasket problems! So watch your anti freeze levels and dont let it over heat as that gasket has very low tolerance. I also got the wiring recall work done at a GM dealership for free

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  I love my car - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By stargrrrl - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for two and a half years and not once has it let me sit. I have never even had a problem starting, even in the dead of winter. It gets me plenty of looks and the pep that it has is just perfect for the daily driver that wants some speed! This is my 4th car and my favorite, I would definately recommend this car to anyone!

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  Very Satisfied With my Pontiac - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Pontiac Rules Baby! - December 19 - 10:00 am

  When I bought my Sunfire GT in Feb. 02, I was very excited to own a newer car. Now in July, Im still just as excited to own this baby! I love this car. Its quick, manoevers great and loves the corners. Ive heard lots of people knock this car, and I used to do it too...until I bought one. Now I tell people how great this car actually is. NOw, for those of you who have complaints about the Sunfires, (especially the convertibles) all I have to say is, "serves you right". The Sufire and Cavalier convertibles are probably the ugliest cars around and I have no Idea what would posess anyone to buy one. I went with the sunroof and thats good enough for me.

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  Sunfire - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By snowbie - November 8 - 2:00 am

  I owned my Sunfire for almost five years without any serious problems. I was content with the car. I recently was in an accident. From the looks of the damage, I didnt think it was too bad but it turned out to be a "total loss". Took a turn too fast for there being snow, and slid into a tree. Not even a knick in that tree and it wasnt anything that big. I guess I shouldnt be suprised since my passenger side door had almost a dozen dings because of the poor body quality. Im just glad it was a tree at 5-10 mph rather than getting in a more serious accident, who knows how badly torn to shreds that car couldve been, not to mention me.

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  Reliable for being an american Car - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Hydracid - October 23 - 10:00 am

  Only trouble I had was the side view mirro connectors are cheaply made and the light went out in the stereo clock. I have only had to perform routine maintainence which is nice. This is a much better pontiac in comparison to previous brands from previous years.

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  Good Car for the Money - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Robert Hodges - April 23 - 1:40 am

  This car is a good value. The interior is comfy and it gets great gas mileage. Best of all I have only had minor problems with it and they have been really cheap to fix.

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  Sunfire - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By CARR - March 3 - 10:00 am

  Not the most comfortable car, and steering is a bit tricky. The car seems to jerk slightly going into a curve, and always has. Very reliable, ok power.

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  Only thing wrong w/the sunfire - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Jessca91 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I have found, as same with everyone I know that has this car (conv. 2 dr. gt sunfire) that the lights are really dim in comparison to all of the other cars on the road. A friend of mine and I both drive with our brights on, and have never been pulled over.

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  Its a good car - 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Stezo - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Ive got a 1999 GT Coupe with all the options. Its running great. I havent had any problems with it at all and I drive it everyday. Its important to do your regular maintenance.