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1997 Pontiac Sunfire (base trim)

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire
Resale Value:$5,484  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 2.2L L4; 2.3L L4; 2.4L L4
Transmissions: 0 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual; 3 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$3,030$2,401$860N/A$4,604$3,557$1,850
50,001 - 60,000$2,930$2,301$860N/A$4,504$3,457$1,850
60,001 - 70,000$2,830$2,201$860N/A$4,404$3,357$1,850
70,001 - 85,000$2,730$2,101$860N/A$4,304$3,257$1,850
85,001 - 100,000$2,630$2,001$860N/A$4,204$3,157$1,850
100,001 - 115,000$2,530$1,901$860N/A$4,104$3,057$1,850
115,001 - 130,000$2,305$1,801$860N/A$3,879$2,957$1,850
130,001 - 150,000$2,155$1,576$860N/A$3,729$2,732$1,850
150,001 - 170,000$1,880$1,451$860N/A$3,454$2,607$1,850
170,001 - 190,000$1,505$1,151$735N/A$3,079$2,307$1,725
190,001 - 999,999$1,055$776$435N/A$2,629$1,932$1,425

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Specs (base trim)

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2,189 cc 2.2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 89 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 6.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 58 liter fuel tank
Power: 90 kW , 120 HP @ 5,200 rpm; 130 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant