1998 Pontiac Sunfire for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
Rent a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1998 Pontiac Sunfire specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $15.81 | $15.81 |
1998 Pontiac Sunfire: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.4 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 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$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $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 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
- NHTSA lists 3 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 120 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (34), electrical system (21) and steering (15). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V036000 | 2004-01-27 | 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. |
| 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. |
| 97V219000 | 1997-11-24 | wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE WHEEL LUG NUTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED SECURELY RESULTING IN A FRACTURE OF THE WHEEL STUDS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1998 Pontiac Sunfire for sale by us right now. Here is the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the Sunfire
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
What the specs mean
The 2.2L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.4 L/100 km combined, it needs around 28 litres for a 300 km round trip. Driving 300 km costs roughly $43.71 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Sunfire
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 368 litres, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Who rents the Sunfire
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Drive the Sunfire on your commute before you commit to it.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Over to you
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1998 Pontiac Sunfire from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Pontiac Sunfire?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 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 1998 Pontiac Sunfire have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 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.