I'm 16, and I'll be buying my first car shortly, and I want to go w/ either a Sunfire or Cavalier. Which one?

Question

I'm 16, male. I want a sporty 2Dr Coupe design. I want this car to last me probably three to four years. So I want something around a '98 or later, with low miles, nothing about 100k. I just want your advice on what to buy. Thanks!

Answer 1

First off, its the same car just with different badges. Same engine, same transmission, same dashboard, same seats, the only differences, some had Chevrolet logos, and some had Pontiac logos. Secondly, these were made to be a disposible car. They were made to last about a 150 000km and then die, thats not to say some wont live longer, I have seen some push 400 000km before kickign the bucket. I don't see many come into the shop with over 120 000km without a major problem. The 2.2L, the 2.2L Ecotec and 2.4L engines all were the same basic design, and they all had major problems with the head gaskets, well, gaskets in general. They leak a lot. Cooling issues are also very common as well. I would personally stay away from these cars myself, but I am a Ford, and a truck guy, so I have no right to tell you what to buy. I'm just saying from experiance on these vehicles, I see them in the shop all the time and almost every time its a different problem, or a varity of problems, biggest ones being leaks and overheating issues. I know this wont be for all of them made. I would look for one that has very low km's on it, and go from there. I would even look at a Colbalt, it was what GM used to replace the Cavalier/Sunfire. Thier good cars if they are maintained with whatever it needs at the time it needs it, and that can get quite pricy in the long run.

Side note. I would look for a foxbody Mustang fromt he 80's and early 90's. With the 5L in them, they are next to unstopable. But then again, I'm a big engine kind of guy.

Answer 2

They are identical cars other than some minor differences in the grill and tail light assembly. Personally, I think the sunfire is the sportier looking of the two. If you can, I would have to suggest going with an import if you want something that old like a honda, nissan or toyota. Anyway, I hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 3

Pontiac is a exceedingly sturdy automobile. I used to possess a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, and loved it. the major question you should address is the coincidence it replaced into in. i'd not purchase it until eventually they show you how to're taking it to an self sufficient automobile mechanic to have it checked to work out if the coincidence that in the previous occured brought about any structural or mechanical damage that could no longer be seen by ability of the interest of the everyday shopper. this can in spite of the undeniable fact that require you to pay the price for inspection on the mechanic of your decision--and he should be a sturdy one which you know is depended on by ability of your relatives or acquaintances. If he says there is not any damage to keep in touch about, then you definately might want to purchase the motorcar. sturdy success!

Answer 4

The Sunfire and the Cavilier are basically the same car just one is a pontiac and the other is a chevy. They both use to be built at the same plant in Lordstown, OH. about 2 hors from me.

Answer 5

I've owned both and they are excellent little cars for running around in. Go Cavalier just because they look better.

Answer 6

Gag, both are just different versions of ugly. Buy a Honda or a Toyota. If you want long life and some sort of resale value avoid GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

Answer 7

both pretty much the same , get it checked by a mechanic first and get a Haynes manual for it , have fun , be safe

Answer 8

i would get a sunfire there boy.