Overall Rating
11 Reviews5 Star
82%
4 Star
18%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
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1 Star
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interior, rating 4.6 out of 5
exterior, rating 4.1 out of 5
performance, rating 4.8 out of 5
family, rating 3.7 out of 5
cost, rating 4.8 out of 5
2000 Pontiac Sunfire
2000
Original Base Price
$14,525
MPG Range
20 city / 29 hwy
Standard Powertrain
115 hp, 2.2-Liter, I4
Standard Seating
5 Passengers
Standard Drivetrain
FWD
Max Cargo Space
n/a
NHTSA Safety Rating
n/a
2000
2000 Pontiac Sunfire Review
Expert Ratingout of 10
How We Rate CarsPros
- Three body styles
- Sporty styling
- Peppy optional 4-cylinder
Cons
- Cheap cabin trim
- Lazy acceleration (base 4-cylinder)
- Spartan entry-level sedan
The 2000 Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car available in coupe, sedan, and convertible body styles.
The base SE sedan and coupe are powered by a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder that can pair with a 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic, or 4-speed automatic transmission. Stepping up to the Sunfire GT coupe or convertible brings a 150-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder that provides much stronger acceleration without sacrificing much in the way of fuel economy.
The Sunfire’s 5-speed manual, which can pair with either engine, earns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined city/highway. The Sunfire joined the Pontiac lineup for the 1995 model year.
What’s New in the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
Revised exterior styling.
2000 Pontiac Sunfire vs. the Competition
The Sunfire faces lots of strong rivals in the compact car arena, including these rivals worth considering:
Honda Civic: Sharp handling, great fuel economy, strong resale value.
Toyota Corolla: Comfortable ride, roomy cabin, record for dependability.
Ford Focus: Multiple body styles, quick steering responses, good value.
Where the Sunfire Sits in the 2000 Pontiac Lineup
The Sunfire shares showroom space with the compact Grand Am, the full-size Bonneville sedan, and the Firebird muscle car.
What’s the Best 2000 Pontiac Sunfire Trim for You?
Which Trim Is the Best Value?
The entry-level SE coupe and sedan come with cloth upholstery, manual windows and door locks, an AM/FM stereo, and air conditioning.
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Best Trim for Fuel Economy
The Sunfire earns its best fuel economy with the manual transmission and base engine. This setup earns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg combined city/highway.
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Best Trim for Cargo Space
The Sunfire sedan has slightly more cargo space than the coupe, with 13.1 cubic feet of stowage. The coupe’s 12.4 cubic feet beats the convertible’s 9.9 cubic feet.
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Top-of-the-Line Trim
The top GT convertible is fitted with the stronger 150-horsepower 4-cylinder engine. It also has power windows and door locks, air conditioning, cruise control, and synthetic leather upholstery.
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Should I Buy an Older Pontiac Sunfire Instead?
This generation of Sunfire arrived in Pontiac showrooms for the 1995 model year. An older example could be a smart way to save money on your used sedan, coupe, or convertible purchase.
You can find a used Pontiac Sunfire with Carfax used car listings. Each used car comes with a free Carfax vehicle history report.
2000 Pontiac Sunfire Trim Configurations
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2000 Pontiac Sunfire SE
Accident Reported
Personal Use
2-Owner
4 Service History Records
$2,999 • 172,462 miles
$1,991 below CARFAX Value
Accident ReportedPersonal Use2-Owner4 Service History Records2001 Pontiac Sunfire SEAccident ReportedPersonal Use2-Owner4 Service History Records
$6,500 • 63,984 miles
great value
$1,220 below CARFAX ValueAccident ReportedPersonal Use2-Owner4 Service History Records2001 Pontiac Sunfire SE
No Accident or Damage ReportedPersonal Use
3+ Owners11 Service History Records
$4,995 • 114,344 miles
good value
$885 below CARFAX ValueNo Accident or Damage ReportedPersonal Use3+ Owners11 Service History RecordsShop by Model Year
2000 Pontiac Sunfire Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings
2000 Pontiac Sunfire Reviews
Consumer Reviews
5/5
I have enjoyed this little 2000 Pontiac for 25 years! I wish they still made them!!
interior, rating 5.0 out of 5
exterior, rating 5.0 out of 5
performance, rating 5.0 out of 5
family, rating 3.0 out of 5
cost, rating 5.0 out of 5
5/5
Great short trip. Vehicle always starts. Stops on a dime. Very tight steering. Very sporty look and feel. Makes an old person feel young again.
interior, rating 5.0 out of 5
exterior, rating 5.0 out of 5
performance, rating 5.0 out of 5
family, rating 3.0 out of 5
cost, rating 5.0 out of 5
4/5
This was a very solid year for the sunfire. I love this car. It’s not much to look at, certainly not quick, but it has yet to leave me stranded and just recently made a cross country trip. It’s a solid car that I believe will keep on running for the foreseeable future. The A/C still works after 25 years and it was given to me for free so I really have no room to complain about anything. The only thing I’ve had to replace was the antifreeze reservoir and a power steering line. Also, it’s a 99 model but I wasn’t able to select 99 in the drop down menu.
interior, rating 3.0 out of 5
exterior, rating 3.0 out of 5
performance, rating 4.0 out of 5
family, rating 2.0 out of 5
cost, rating 5.0 out of 5
5/5
SO FAR GREAT CAR, HAVEN'T HAD IT LONG ENOUGH TO FIND ANY COMPLAINTS YET.
interior, rating 5.0 out of 5
exterior, rating 5.0 out of 5
performance, rating 5.0 out of 5
family, rating 5.0 out of 5
cost, rating 5.0 out of 5
4/5
It’s reliable and easy to work on. Ac works I paid $1200.00 to get it working and new brakes fairly new tires. New touch screen stereo and four speakers. It’s compact and drives very well.
interior, rating 5.0 out of 5
exterior, rating 3.0 out of 5
performance, rating 5.0 out of 5
family, rating 3.0 out of 5
cost, rating 5.0 out of 5
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2000 Pontiac Sunfire Pricing
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