Used 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Overview
Sunfire Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Pontiac Sunfire (1995-1999) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 87% recommend it. These figures are based on 283 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
"Bring Back the Sunfire!!"
"I sure wish they still made this car. I bought it new and almost 20 years and 200k miles later it has never given me a problem. Even though it went through many northern winters, there is very little rust on it. Most of the parts are still original. I haven't been great over the years about regular maintenance but it hasn't seemed to matter. Gas mileage used to be great (starting to go down now. ) It is fantastic on snow and ice; I have a truck but usually just drive the car in the snow. I've taken it on long road trips. I have back problems and some small cars are really uncomfortable, especially since I am tall. But even though I have the cheap, manual seats, they are comfortable to sit in for long periods of time. I wish GM would consider making this type of car again; forget the bells and whistles and bring back the reliable, inexpensive daily drivers!"
"Still comfortable and reliable"
"Have had this car for 20+ years, bought it with 30k miles and now has almost 197k. 2.4L a strong little engine w/no major problems. Had to replace convertible top - normal at 24yrs - and the AC compressor just died. Overall a dependable inexpensive FWD performer. Still waiting for it to wear out!"
"very dependable"
"i loved this car so much. It never had any maintenance problems and was dependable in all encountered situations"
Overall 1997 Pontiac Sunfire Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire quality a 4.2 out of 5.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Reliability
The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.4 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Sunfire Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Sunfire, here are some of its best features:
- Reliable, peppy
- Inexpensive to repair and maintain
- Lasts long, cheap repairs, great mgp
- Cheep, dependable, drives nice, great gas milage
- Great price, reliable, good gas mileage
1997 Pontiac Sunfire MPG by Trim
1997 Sunfire SE Coupe 2D - city 22 MPG - hwy 31 MPG
1997 Sunfire SE Convertible 2D - city 19 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1997 Sunfire SE Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 31 MPG
1997 Sunfire GT Coupe 2D - city 19 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1997 Sunfire Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Pontiac Sunfire
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Depreciation
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2021 | - | $1,290 | $602 | ||
2022 | $73 | $1,217 | $506 | ||
2023 | $49 | $1,168 | $447 | ||
2024 | $62 | $1,106 | $425 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2679 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 87.2 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 99.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 182.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 12.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.2 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 67.4 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 22 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 31 mpg | ||
Combined | 25 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 120 @ 5200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 130 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |