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The automatic transmission sometimes experienced acceleration problems, due. Apr 18, 2007 little has changed this year to the 2001 sunfire. The sunfire offered limited options, and was available in both automatic and manual transmission. Pontiac sunfire car is not shifting into park inspection costs. Pontiac montana transmission problems it still runs.
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Still, these strong points arent enough to earn the pontiac sunfire a recommendation. The new styling was shared with the redesigned chevrolet cavalier. My 2001 pontiac sunfire has been having problems starting lately. Grind ing noises are commonly resolved by repairing or replacing the clutch.
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