Sunfire?

I'm thinking of getting a 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.....not so much because i like them.....but it's more of a money issue, and i can get it at an awesome price, with a 2.4L engine, every option, mag's, upgraded stereo, tinted windows, pontiac decals, black headlight covers, not sure of any engine mods.....we'll see what the guy did to it.....anyways......i was wondering if anyone could tell me the stock performance of the 2.4L engine in the 1999 Sunfires.....I don't expect it to be very good, but i was also wondering if it would be fairly easy to get some half-ass performance out of with some small mods.....also....is there a half-ass sized aftermarket for the sunfire? I know it's a small domestic...and they're starting to become more popular........Civic's are just getting to unorignal...........someone wanna hook me up with some answers? thanks....

Well lets take a look at our friend the SUNFIRE.

Vehicle Weight = 2800lbs
Engine = 2.4 liters
Horsepower = 150
Torque = 155
Gas Milege = 23city/31highway

Since you brought up Hondas we'll use the same year for comparison.
A 1999 Civic Si
Vehicle Weight = 2500lbs
Engine = 1.6 liters
Horsepower = 160
Torque = 111
Gas Milege = 28city/35highway

Over all, I like the Sunfire better. Sorry guys, im a fan of domestic compacts. They make good power, and look alright... and they're different. I cant stand driving something everybody else drives.

But its up to you duder. Sunfires are fairly decent in my opinion.
You can pick one up on average cheaper than a Honda of the same year. And you have (theres that word again) displacement to throw around stock. Which generally means you have the potential to do more with mods. I guruantee nothing though. Good luck on getting the car!

Ok, let the flaming begin about the Sunfire... HAHA.

I always thought they looked kinda sporty, and after seeing the stats on it i'm liking it, I havent heard much for aftermarket, but if you want forced induction I'm sure someone makes a kit, and if you want natural (read bolt ons, like head, header, higher compression pistons etc) asparation (sp) then you may have to look to pontiac, they probally make parts for it.

(thanks for the stats Redneck, been wonderin about the sunfire)

its aight, but how much r u paying for it so we know what you could get?

ok......you wanted to know what i'm getting it for....?

ok....... well it's $7600 canadian + 15% tax .....which equals $8740 canadian.......which is approx. $5513 US

I think that's amazing because it has every single option......upgraded wheels...aftermarket shit in it alread (stereo, tint, decals, possibly some engine mods?) and it only has 66 000 km........which is, 41250 miles.............and it's a 1999.......that's why i feel nothin' beats it.....hang on........i'll attach a pic too.......

ok......you wanted to know what i'm getting it for....?

ok....... well it's $7600 canadian + 15% tax .....which equals $8740 canadian.......which is approx. $5513 US

I think that's amazing because it has every single option......upgraded wheels...aftermarket shit in it alread (stereo, tint, decals, possibly some engine mods?) and it only has 66 000 km........which is, 41250 miles.............and it's a 1999.......that's why i feel nothin' beats it.....hang on........i'll attach a pic too.......

the sunfire is the same as the cavilier I guess you could interchange performance parts.

I think that the Sunfire is a good base to mod from. My only complaint with them is with a lot of their owners who think they have some hot shit stock, when they don't. They are a better choice spec wise over the Honda Civic, though I don't know how the Sunfire fairs reliability wise. You might want to check into what common problems people might have with them.

i think thats a pretty good prive

i think thats a pretty good prive

yes....it is a good price...price right?

ok fine, its a good prive :D

The cavaler has a 2.2, and the sunfire has a 2.4 so the thingiemabobs wouldnt be interchanable and junk! :bloated:

actually....i think you can get a 2.2 and 2.4 in the sunfire, as well as the cavalier....the Z24 has the 2.4 i think?

i'll try to attach the pic this time...didn't work before

not letting me post the pic......servers always too busy....upgrade the site!

Originally posted by dbartoschek
not letting me post the pic......servers always too busy....upgrade the site!


shhhhhh... dont say those words... they dont like it when people complain... ... YES ALMIGHTY AF GODS WE.. ummm YAH!... PLEASE forgive this man for his words...



I think you got off easy this time... lucky we caught it before they did.... PHEW!!

hey guys.........and ladies............just to update you, i didn't end up getting the car because i got in, and what do ya know? the seats busted! The bach was slightly tilted towords the drivers door, and the top setting wouldn't go in.....how the hell do you break the seat of a car with 66 000km on it? must have had sex in it or something?:confused:
So i'm still in the hunt................:devil:

aww man sorry to hear that....

but theres ALWAYS BUICK!


Be a Hero, Buy a Buick!

Supercharged V6s with Leather, CD, Functional Cup Holders... all the goodies. Im liking them more and more!

your a freek man....yesss....at least your saying american though :hehe:

1999 Sunfire sedan here.

I think my acceleration is shot. Out in summer, I nearly redlined trying to go 140km/h (sorry, I'm Canadian) on the highway. I dunno if it's a model problem or overdriving the poor guy.

Anyone have any ideas?

You might wanna check reviews of everyday joe's that drove the car. I find consumer reviews to be better than those of independant reviewers.

You can't save up some more money and at least buy a Grand Am? Even an older one might be a little nicer then a newer Sunfire.

Why buy a supercharged Buick? You're essentially buying an old fart mobile that makes grandma go WEEEEEEE!!!!! all the way home.

Supercharged sedans, go Bonneville!!!

HeHeHeHe........it's ready in just 2 weeks, i can't wait!! :devil:

Oo, go Grand National.... :smoka: