Used 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
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2001 Pontiac Sunfire Overview
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Pricing
2001 Pontiac Sunfire pricing starts at $1,425 for the Sunfire SE Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $15,395 when new. The range-topping 2001 Sunfire GT Coupe 2D starts at $1,975 today, originally priced from $17,625.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$15,395 | $1,425 | |||
$15,650 | $1,450 | |||
$17,625 | $1,975 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2001 Pontiac Sunfire models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Sunfire Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Pontiac Sunfire (2000-2005) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 86% recommend it. These figures are based on 478 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
"Great little car"
"Been with this car for the past 10 years and it is very hard to let it go. I have only had to do regular maintenance on it. Drives great, compact, simple. I ve driven it through my all my 20s. Good on gas, easy to park. For a small car, there is plenty of space in the front and back seats. I feel like there is more space in this car in front seats then there is in my other SUV."
"I love my car!"
"My 2003 sunfire and I do at least 2 hours of driving each day! It is a fantastic little car. Starts first go each time, an owner before me did a little job on the electrics, so I am going to have to get that looked at sometime. Owned it for the last 4 years and packed on the miles each year."
"wow 270000 miles and still driving the beast"
"i bought this car have been driving it like crazy as you can tell as long as you stay true to oil changes and maintain the vehicle you should not have any trouble"
Overall 2001 Pontiac Sunfire Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire quality a 4.2 out of 5.
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Reliability
The 2001 Pontiac Sunfire receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 2001 Sunfire Features
According to drivers of the 2001 Sunfire, here are some of its best features:
- Simple, reliable, good on gas, easy to park,
- Fun to drive, holds the road well
- Everything is a pro
- Great fuel milage and really fun to drive
- It’s reliable and fun to drive.
2001 Pontiac Sunfire MPG by Trim
2001 Sunfire SE Coupe 2D - city 20 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
2001 Sunfire SE Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
2001 Sunfire GT Coupe 2D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
2001 Sunfire Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Safety Features
- Child Door Locks: Not available
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
2001 Pontiac Sunfire
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2001 Pontiac Sunfire Values and Prices
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,250 | $1,425 | |||
$750 | $1,750 | $1,975 |
Style | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | Fair Purchase Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$600 | $1,275 | $1,450 |
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Depreciation
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2001 Pontiac Sunfire Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | $76 | $1,381 | $586 | ||
2024 | $7 | $1,374 | $558 | ||
2025 | $132 | $1,242 | $522 | ||
Now | + $8 | $1,250 | $600 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
2001 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 | 2636 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 87.2 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 99.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.3 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.1 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.2 inches | ||
Overall Length | 182.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.1 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 12.4 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.6 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.1 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 68.4 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 115 @ 5000 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 135 @ 3600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Technology
2001 Pontiac Sunfire Safety
Safety Features & Technology
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 2001 Pontiac Sunfire |  Used 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage |  Used 2001 Saturn S-Series |  Used 2004 Oldsmobile Alero | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,425 | $1,325 | $1,350 | $1,475 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 27/Hwy 35/Comb 30 MPG | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 115 @ 5000 RPM | 92 @ 5500 RPM | 100 @ 5000 RPM | 140 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |