Very good car I have owend it for 12 years
The head gasket blew which only cost like 25 dollars I have replaced over 10 wheel bearings.
The car is very dependable if I wanted to go some where I could with not having to worry about and problems. There is very little rust on it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 31st March, 2006
Awesome First Car!
The Cigarette lighter never worked, replaced it with 4 fuses then gave up.
The Anti-lock brakes light would come on for no reason.
Replaced Brakes.
One Speaker Blew a few days after I purchased the car. (My Fault)
Rust around The Wheels. This was minor and easy to fix.
This was my first car, it was not the car I wanted, but my dad told me it was a reliable car. After a month or two when I got alright at driving standard I loved the car. It was a sporty car that got me from point A to B and was cheap on gas.
I had no major problems with my 1994 Sunbird. It was a great car and I am glad my dad talked me into buying it. It didn’t have a lot of power or accelerate very quickly, but it wasn’t a turtle either. I get a lot of snow where I live and the car was UNREAL in the snow, even better than my moms 2001 Grand Am. I got in a bad accident about 2 months ago, I hit ice and found my self in a head on collusion. I have to say that I take total blame for this accident, there was nothing wrong with my car. One of my friends got into a small fender-bender with her 2001 Sunfire GT and it looks like she was in a worse accident then I was. So you can tell that the Sunbird is a heavy car that is well built.
Over all my sunbird was an awesome car and I have no regrets buying it. I will never be able to find another car like that one… that’s for sure!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th March, 2006
It's an awesome ride!
A/C belt needed removed.
Both the front and back brakes needed replaced, still haven't got the front done.
The whole exhaust system needs replaced, I'll get that when I have the money.
The odometer is stuck at 80,510, been stuck for a couple months.
A new temp gauge needed put in.
Minus the repairs needed done on the car, I love it.
It's quick on the pickup and goes fast once you get going.
The speaker system sounded great until I busted the front speakers.
Sicne the cabin is large enough I can fit five people in the car at a time.
I have a problem with no cupholders, I fixed that by buying a cupholder caddy.
The trunk space is large, making it easier to take a lot of extra stuff with you.
I would recommend a Sunbird to anyone buying their first car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 1st March, 2006
Decent small/first car for what you'll pay
Both sway pins broke at different times over the past year. Relatively easy and cheap fix.
Both motor mounts needed to be replaced to fix exceptional vibration when idling in drive.
One of the card-board OEM speakers blew (my fault).
Torque Converter Lock-Up sensor went bad last summer. I just disconnected it rather than buy a new TC, but I'm sure it's hurting my gas mileage. It did not affect driving performance however.
Front brake job last fall.
Replaced rear brake pads.
Rear struts have recently gone bad and need replacing.
Gas gauge stops before yellow line. Not really a problem once you run it out of gas the first time.
Passenger seat adjustment lever was broken either when I bought it or soon after. (You have to pull a wire beneath the seat in order to slide it backward or forward)
Exceptional rust has developed on the bottom of the doors and around the rear wheel wells. (It was rustless when I bought it, but I've seen this on a lot of Sunbirds)
This is my first car and it's never done me serious wrong.
It's heavy and sluggish for its size, but nothing awful if you’re not planning on racing. It does lack passing power though.
The car still gets decent gas mileage despite the torque converter no longer locking as it should. (I'd estimate between 25-30mpg).
Most of the materials throughout the car feel fairly cheap, but hold up surprisingly well.
Seats are exceptionally comfortable if you favor a softer, less supportive design, especially in the back bench.
Good overall head room and leg room.
My pontoon boat handles comparably.
The cup spots (not really holders) in the door pockets are more or less useless if you plan on not spilling stuff all over the side of your door.
The car feels generally very solid.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th February, 2006
29th Sep 2009, 01:06
To fix the cigarette outlet, you have to take off the molding around it and reconnect the wire harness.