Car financing: 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2000 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2000 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 | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 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 | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-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 | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $15.81 | $16.59 |
2000 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 | 2.4 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 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$2,800 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 |
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 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (32), engine and engine cooling (27) and service brakes (20). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2000 Pontiac Sunfire: before you buy
No 2000 Pontiac Sunfire is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Sunfire
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here 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.
Plan on about 29 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 9.8 L/100 km. At our price setting, it costs about $15.19 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
The Sunfire in everyday use
As a small car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. With 368 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
If the Sunfire is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sunfire answers the big questions.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel.
When you know your dates
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2000 Pontiac Sunfire from us first.
Ask us about the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
Does CarmaCars sell the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Pontiac Sunfire have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
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.