Car financing: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 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
- 9.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 Pontiac Sunfire specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 |
2003 Pontiac Sunfire: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 |
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 2003 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 72 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (28), electrical system (27) and engine and engine cooling (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V524000 | 2004-11-01 | exterior lighting:turn signal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR LAMPS THAT PROVIDE STOP AND TURN SIGNALS AND TAIL LAMP FUNCTIONS STOP WORKING BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE CONTACT BETWEEN THE BULB AND SOCKET. IN ADDITION, IF ONE BULBS WERE TO BECOME INOPERATIVE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING IN CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD DISENGAGE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Pontiac Sunfire for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
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. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Specs, explained
The 2.2L 4-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 9.4 L/100 km, means roughly 28 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $43.71 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
When the Sunfire makes sense
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Sunfire for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Over to you
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2003 Pontiac Sunfire from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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.