Advantages: sporty looking, quick acceleration, dependable Disadvantages: high gas consumption, very average handling
The Sunfire GT has a 150 horsepowered and 2.4 litre engine. The experience I've had is that the car is affordable and reliable. It is both suitable for young and elderly given its sporty looking shape and its reliability as a vehicle.
The vehicle has problems around engine gaskets and acceleration. These problems seem to surface when approaching 65,000-75,000 km useage. Gaskets seem to need repair at least once in the life-time of the car (at a cost of roughly $600-$1000 CDN. There is a constant loss of proper gear switching and acceleration after the car has accumulated kilometers. The handling is also below average, as the vehicle does not round bends at higher speeds very well (or without swearving out of lane).
The vehicle also suffers from poor gas consumption (the GT will travel 450km on a 50litre tank) given the small size ...
Advantages: great sound, powerful Disadvantages: must be used with a great sub
I just purchased a pair of CRM-2's for my L/R front of my HT. (I am downsizing, needed more living space out of my 14x15 room. They are replacing my Carver AL III's which have been my mainstay for the last 12 years. The challenge was indeed great). I have clocked in about 50 hours of break in and they sound awesome. They are not upfront in your face speakers but provide a "wave" of music that just seems to engulf me and draws me into the experience of the music or movie instead of just being a listener. Very much what I was use to with the AL III's. The key with these speakers is the choice of subwoofer. It must be powerful, dynamic and match up in speed and definition up to the cross over point (100hz worked beautifully for me with my HSU 1225 sub powered by the HSU model 500 amp). Just a side note: I didn't want to commit to the CRM-2C ...
Miggyman 21.03.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Sunfire CRM 2
Advantages: Sporty 2.4L Twin Cam engine at 150HP Disadvantages: Depcreciates quickly, Good Dealership warranty suggested
Are you looking for a fun drive for a cheap price and a short time?
Pontiac Sunfire is your answer. It will be a sporty ride at 150HP and a very quick 2.4L twin cam engine.
Prices are usually quite affordable in fact probably the best bang for the buck in terms of speed and sportyness.
Keep in mind you are buying an American Car. It will depreciate. In fact the sunfire is predicted to depreciate and be worth 25% of it price in 5 years of purchase.
Hot colours? Try the jet black. After a good wash it will turn heads for sure especially if you own a GT model with a nice sunroof and spoiler.
If you are considering this vehicle, test drive, then make sure your dealer gives you a good warranty as there are a few known issues with Pontiac model cars. ...
naz4evr 01.03.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Pontiac Sunfire
