1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0L OHC from North America
Summary:
A reliable, sporty, economical car
Faults:
Battery died.
AC Compressor began clicking loudly one day, then quieted after a week.
AC no longer works (there's a leak somewhere.)
Some areas of the dashboard became unglued from backer.
Oil pan gasket leaks a little.
Upper radiator hose sprung a leak, sprayed hot antifreeze all over hot manifold.
Doors rattle a little against body when closed.
General Comments:
This is my first car, and I love it. It has above-average handling for its class, and the 2.0L base engine puts out a lot more power than its rated 97 horsepower leads to believe. The transmission shifts smoothly, the interior has held up well over the years, and the whole car has good, modern looks for being 11 years old.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th April, 2002
30th May 2002, 23:03
How did you get it to beat a V6 Camaro and a V8 Thunderbird? Is the one you have a V6 or 4 cylinder? I have a 92 Sunbird LE (2.0L) with a K&N filter charger, AC Delco Rapid Fire spark plugs, and I keep the engine very clean (synthetic oil, fuel injection cleaner, and I use 93 octane rating gasoline). How do you think I would do racing? I've beat a V8 79 Chevy Nova and a 97 Toyota Camry, but I don't know what exactly they had under their hoods and I didn't know the running condition of the Nova. So, I've done pretty good. But how exactly you beat a V6 Camaro and a V8 Thunderbird, I'd like to know. Email me: reyandrew@hotmail.com.