Overview & Reviews

Other than revised package content, the Sunfire continues unchanged.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Amanda - December 2 - 9:00 am

  This is the 4th Sunfire I have owned. I have loved everything about this car. Due to a recent accident I no longer have this vehicle, which is why I am writting. My husband and I hit a telephone pole at approx 50 mph and even though the car suffered major damage we both walked away with only a small bruise. I am very happy with the way the interior of this car stood up. A lot of times you see cars that completely fall part this car is amazing! I just wish they still made them so I could have another new one.

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  Great car overall - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By ToddF - August 26 - 2:56 pm

  I have owned this car 3 1/2 years and driven it 25,700 miles, mostly to and from work. I love it. It has been trouble free, except for a few blown fuses (turn signals and lighter). For the price, I couldnt ask for much more. My complaints about the car are very cheap upholstery(even for a cheap car), lousy cup holders (worthless for anything other than a 12 oz can) and for me the seats are uncomfortable on long trips (although they are fine for short trips) I do avoid taking this vehicle on long trips because of the seats. The car has developed a few squeaks and rattles in the suspension. Overall, though, I love this car and plan to keep it for as many years as it remains trouble-free

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  Affordable & Classie - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Nancy - August 23 - 2:43 am

  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!

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  lovely - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By chelsie - August 6 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE IT... its the best care ever...and the dealer was awesome

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  Vents - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Amy - May 22 - 2:00 am

  Owned my car for one month, the vents do not properly work in the center of the dash, there was a problem with my door not closing and the car not starting properly, Im told that my vents cannot be fixed due to the way the car was designed, so basically the car was designed for 3 out of 4 vents to get air-flow! Way to go Pontaic, ha.

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  nice for the price - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Todd F - December 5 - 10:23 pm

  Ive only driven my Sunfire about 1200 miles, but so far, its been nearly perfect. After I cashed in GM card earnings, I only paid $5800 for it, so I cant really complain about anything. However, I do think the seats are worth mentioning. Even in such an inexpensive car, the fabric is unbelievably cheap. 1200 miles and the drivers seat is showing considerable wear. I have to get some seat covers soon. Aside from that, however, I love it.

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  Fast and furious. - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Kemper Lockout Serv - June 4 - 10:00 am

  This car is a very sporty and fast compact vehicle. I find it to have more room then the honda civic. When i purchased my pontiac sunfire i found it to be very quick as well as fun to drive. And the gas milage is excellent.

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  Good car for a first time buyer - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Matt - May 13 - 7:40 pm

  Ive had my sunfire for about six months now and have enjoyed it. I used to have an Alero and I like this much better. The burnt orange color gets comments all the time and tinting the windows adds to a sweet look. The fuel economy is amazing; Ive gone about two weeks without fueling up! And thats with a car starter that I let run for a few minutes before I leave!

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  Loved my Sunfire - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By banaMwape - May 8 - 10:00 am

  Its been almost a year since I lost my Sunfire, but I loved it! Tires were the only regular problem I had. But after four years, the battery only stalled on me once, and the window motor started shorting. But those were minor problems compared to the fact that I was able to move efficiently. I took many 14 hour road trips in my little sunfire. Comfort was a bit short on those trips, but gas mileage could not match to most other cars. $60 could get me from Tucson to Dallas easy. I loved the sunroof. Rarely used the MP3 player. Loved the sound. Loved the mobility. Loved the style. It was my first car so maybe Im a bit bias here, but still! Pontiac Sunfire = Amazing First Car!

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  Powerful and Inexpensive - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire
  By Ian - April 5 - 3:40 am

  Reasonable handling on sharp curves, easy to steer during steady speeds however more effort is needed for steering during low speeds via coming in and out of a parking space. The ECOTEC is very powerful and is extremely quiet during idle and midrange speeds, however hard acceleration causes the engine to howl but not annoying. The automatic transmission handles well it revs/shifts quickly, the transmission itself is easy to “quick shift” via making a swift “K-turn,” it makes little to no mistakes when “finding” it’s gear when going uphill, however going uphill is a battle within it self. Overall it is worth the price. GM/Pontiac has done a superb job on the “tuner like” engine.