1997 Pontiac Sunfire for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $15.81 |
1997 Pontiac Sunfire: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering (44), electrical system (36) and engine and engine cooling (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V286000 | 2002-11-04 | steering:rack and pinion | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. |
| 02V070000 | 2002-03-06 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE "START" POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
| 98V319000 | 1998-12-15 | suspension:rear | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. |
| 98V146000 | 1998-06-29 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG'S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN. |
| 98V032000 | 1998-02-25 | structure:body | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." |
| 97V106000 | 1997-06-28 | wheels:space saver wheel | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1997 Pontiac Sunfire for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the Sunfire
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 190 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering, electrical system and engine and engine cooling; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
Its powertrain is the 2.2L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 28 litres, from its 9.4 L/100 km rating. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $14.57. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA measures its luggage space at 368 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
A longer test drive
If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the Sunfire is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Sunfire for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Want a price?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.