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2003 Pontiac Sunfire

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Why they're restyling a car with only 15 months left is beyond me:

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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

What's even stranger is why they made it look like a Saturn.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

A lot of cars over the years have gotten "last year" restyling. Often it's to introduce styling cues that the replacement will have. Sometimes it's simply to change something that's been around a while. Hell, they used to restyle cars every year...
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (Chris V)

There is no replacement for the Sunfire. 2003 is the last model year, and then the Grand Am assumes the entry-level role at Pontiac.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

they are trying to make it uglier so no one will buy it and they will feel justified in axeing it.
btw I wasn't aware it was dying, are they replacing it? Is the cavalier going too?
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (rs4-380)

quote:[HR][/HR]they are trying to make it uglier so no one will buy it and they will feel justified in axeing it.
btw I wasn't aware it was dying, are they replacing it? Is the cavalier going too?[HR][/HR]​
I have heard rumours that the Cavalier will be replaced by the Astra. Word is that the Astra Turbo Coupe will become the Z24 http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

Look at the I35, it got a facelift as well as a whole new engine yet it'll be replaced within a year and a half.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (Double-V)

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I have heard rumours that the Cavalier will be replaced by the Astra. Word is that the Astra Turbo Coupe will become the Z24 http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif [HR][/HR]​
No, the Cavalier will not be replaced by the Astra. But the next Cavalier will be based on the next Astra.
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (rs4-380)

Dammit!! They got rid of that "Pontiac" logo that lights up at the back! ...
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (Ronin88)

Dammit!! It no longer has any of the Firebird Trans-Am styling cues!


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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

Hmm, interesting Chrysler Crossfire front-end, Acura CL rear-end combo.

OK Pontiac, you've firmly established today that you can get rid of cladding, but that's not half the battle. How about some interesting designs to complement your new love of all things smooth?
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (Hajduk)

quote:[HR][/HR]No, the Cavalier will not be replaced by the Astra. But the next Cavalier will be based on the next Astra.[HR][/HR]​
Nope, that's changed now, too. The next Cavalier will now use a derivative of the next Grand Am platform, as Lutz deemed the Astra-based Cavalier too small. Only the forthcoming Saturn Ion will actually share the Astra platform.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

I didn't think it was possible, but they managed to make it uglier http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (D. Olsen)

Both I30 to I35 and Maxima got VQ35DE are usual Japanese "4 years major redesign, 2 years minor revision" tradition. That doesn't come as a surprise since Nissan has replaced all VQ30DE with VQ35DE all across the lines.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (A4Jetta)

Its different, but, I'm interested. When I graduate high school (June 2003) my parents are buying me a new car. At first I wanted a New Grand Prix, but that is beyone our budget for me lol. So I said ok, a grand am gt is nice, affordable, and sweet lookin. i always said dad, just coz u bought allison (my sister) a sunfire, dont mean im gettin one, i have standards u kno.. but now that i see this, i kinda like it. .. anyone have info on engine/options.. ? thanks
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (GPBoy2oo1)

To say that this one is uglier is kind of ridiculous. It's much better.
And the front has Saab 9X styling cues.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (DCS)

Although it certainly doesn't look great, I think it looks much better, especially from the rear.
Those silly gigantic reverse fog lights are gone and the taillights are much simpler looking.
Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (bgluckman)

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Nope, that's changed now, too. The next Cavalier will now use a derivative of the next Grand Am platform, as Lutz deemed the Astra-based Cavalier too small. Only the forthcoming Saturn Ion will actually share the Astra platform.[HR][/HR]​
Wow, a chopped Grand Am
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (DCS)

glad to see they kept the fake dual exaust...it nice when car come with the typical perfornace mods straight form the factory...It save the enthusiasts so much money...I also love the quad fog lights and the dual rear fog lights...over all a very nice car for the money, that I would love to customize for that true performance look that I love.
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Re: 2003 Pontiac Sunfire (speedracer82)

The rear is SOOO Hyundai Coupé!!! Someone post a pic of the 2002 Coupé rear and you'll see the similarity!!!
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