Representative photoTowing for a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
Towing for the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2001 Pontiac Sunfire for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2001 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) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
| 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$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,472 |
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 2001 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 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (21), engine and engine cooling (12) and service brakes (10). 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 2001 Pontiac Sunfire: Towing
For a tow on the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Before the shop sees your Sunfire
If you have the service history of your Sunfire, have it ready for the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its 2.2L 4-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
Who does what
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Your rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
When you know your dates
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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