Car financing: Pontiac Tempest
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.
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For sale
We do not have a Pontiac Tempest 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.
Every Pontiac Tempest year
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Pontiac Tempest
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Pontiac Tempest for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The Pontiac Tempest for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
What the Tempest is like
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Try the Tempest on your commute, then decide.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Which one to look for
Compare the years of the Tempest: fuel use and trims change from one to the next. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Ready when you are
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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 Pontiac Tempest from us first.
Ask us about the Pontiac Tempest
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Pontiac Tempest for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Pontiac Tempest
Does CarmaCars sell the Pontiac Tempest?
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 Pontiac Tempest 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.
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.