What to look for when buying a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT??

[samlee85]

Hi ..

i am looking to buy a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire GT Couple... 2DR 2.4L...

it currently has 85k miles.

I intend to send it to the dealer to check the car out, but is there any important issues about this car that i need to pay extra attention to?

I also know that there have been recalls for this car... is it a cause for concern?

Thanks

[hotbug1776]

make sure the timing chain is in good condition, if it goes out you're looking at some $$$ there. Get all the recalls checked out, ESPECIALLY the computer leak issue. it stops the car dead in its tracks, then you get to buy a new computer.

[ragtopman]

What's the computer leak issue. I just bought a 96 and so far I'm very happy with it. If there is an issue with the car dying out and I can check it before it happens, I'd like to know about it.

[hotbug1776]

I guess the computer leaked on some of the 96 models. Someof the computers had a bad seal and would leak. thus toasting the computer and making the car either run like crap or just die.

[matt09524]

Im not sure what year this concerns, but someone in the past has mentioned a bad trunk leak. The rear tires will throw water into the trunk lining because of a fault seal or something. Can't find the article either.