I Bought a Low Mileage 1990 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible Was it Worth it?

[@coinhunter3758]

You might of over paid a little, with the hail damage its put the value at under $1400 you might get burned on this one, but you never know there's a sucker born every second or maybe just give it to mike as a gift.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Why do so many people always tell me to give my cars away? I guess it's easy to spend someone else's money...

[@Fourrings80]

They see all these other youtubers doing it and they think its the norm.@@AutoAuctionRebuilds

[@coinhunter3758]

IDK Your Guess Is As Good As Mine. @@AutoAuctionRebuilds

[@brentonmcclean3647]

​@@AutoAuctionRebuilds Randy, the Sunbird is a phenomenal find and buy ! Ironically I have 5 OEM Pontiac Wheels in great shape that was an optioned rim style for many Pontiac models including the Sunbird. If you think about changing to rims instead of the hubcaps...I'd sell these to you for a very reasonable price, like a price you couldn't refuse 😊...hit me up bud

[@oneyearoutproductions]

​​@@AutoAuctionRebuildsTo be honest, I think with this one you just might make you a small profit, just because of it being a convertable....It'll be interesting to see though what you'll get in resale. I would love to see a video of it being cleaned up l, and a little work to bring it back to a sellable condition! Good luck & enjoy some time with it👍

[@Lotsaslots6747]

The auctions are killing you guys on fees. Sunbird looks good. Can not wait to get that 40 into Florida at its new home. My wife appreciated the recognition almost as much as the POWER STEERING!😂😂

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

There you are!! Now you know the miles! LOL

[@KevRalph]

Which car?

[@Lotsaslots6747]

@@KevRalph the40 Chevy.

[@trbstang]

Congrats on the buy, from another AAR car buyer. Hope you enjoy it!

[@Lotsaslots6747]

@@trbstang thank you, much appreciated.

[@eliotandreu3887]

There's a machine called a hot box that Walmart sells. It works off of heat, and magnetism to remove hail dents. There are KZbin videos on how it works, and it only costs around $200.00. You could fix hail dents yourself, and make a video about it.

[@MrFastaneco]

I didn't knew about that device to fix hail damages in cars 🚗 thanks for the info

[@chris-fm6jp]

The sound is a cross of vacuum cleaner and tractor. We had the coupe version in my family with a 5 speed. Very solid and nice riding small car, never any problems with it. The 2.0L isn't one to wind up (as you found out). It just makes more noise than thrust.

[@bpearr8266]

By the way Randy, from what I could find the 2.0 in 1990 only made 98 hp. the only engine that made 140 was the 3.1 v6. Also a little fun fact I'm not sure many people know is there was a turbo 4 cylinder available only until 1991, which made 165hp with the high output turbo 4.

[@loganlovescarsandmotorcycles]

I still get excited when I see an old GM car the other unloved '80s and '90s cars. I saw a cavalier wagon today and one of my neighbours has an Asuna Sunfire.

[@mvvette97]

Had a grand am with the same engine. It was bogging out just like yours. Had no issues that I could fine. Ended up cranking up the ignition timing on the distributor. Made all the difference. Those engines love timing

[@bigcrowfly]

That started life as a rental car in a resort area. (no cassette player, no speed control, no white vinyl seats). 🚗 The GM rental car agencies (Avis/National) bought most. Competed against Hertz's 2.3 Mustang Converts and Thrifty's LeBaron Converts.

[@mattb2382]

The Pontiac Sunbird is one of my dream cars. My mom had a 1993 4 door se with the 3.1L V6 and it sounded good.

[@westfester859]

Subbed to both of you, great individual content. It is a bonus when you tag team, your chemistry is second to none. Really liked the Indiana home series, always a bonus when Lola and Roxy drop by. Thanks for the effort and entertainment.

[@angelitoedwards4495]

You two are hilarious together 😂now that’s entertainment, I had an 87 sunbird le back in 95 and had was 99 cents in Hammond Indiana I drove that car for a week in a half on one tank of gas and it only cost me 7dollars to fill up❤

[@bretthibbs6083]

This car brings back great memories Randy. I don't think they changed much from the mid to late 80's anyways my family and I were down in Florida on spring break in 1986 or 1987 and my brother my sister and I drove a sunbird exactly like this one same color and everything down to Key West and we drove with the top down pretty much the whole way down.

[@sethp1200]

I loved that car in mikes video i was hoping he’d save it so I’m glad the two of you saved it. Always loved the sunbirds

[@williamcochell9889]

Hey Randy, what a treat! Just about the time I think you can’t possibly add any more unusual variety to your rotating car collection when you raise the bar! IE, the sun bird! Your rotating car collection is another reason why you are the number one automotive channel on KZbin in my opinion! Looking forward to seeing you crack the 400,000 subscriber mark!

[@Jimsathome]

Wow Randy those Fees are killers. At 50% of the value of the car, that's going to stop a lot of folks from buying them, which should cause demand to drop, and therefore prices as well. I'm blown away by the sheer volume of vehicles you are pulling across the channel. I like the ones you wrench on, and not so much the others. I also like the variety you are going for these days. I may not like each vehicle (old cop cars especially), but hopefully they make you happy to have them for a while. I always like it when Mike is on the channel as well. Have a great long weekend.

[@Danzilly]

Fun to drive cars that you remember as a kid.

[@charlescurran1289]

I always wanted one of those but $1000 in auction fees is ridiculous.

[@mikesharp8653]

That Pontiac Sunbird runs like a top. I'd put some love into it.

[@969thewhip]

I had a 1994 Sunbird LE with a 5 speed and 3.1V6 and my one buddy had a 91 Sunbird base with a 5 speed 2.0. Had mine for 10 years. That was a fun car to drive. I've seen as high as 34mpg from my V6. The 4 cyl should get 40 highway.

[@WebFreedomLifeStyle]

Love you 2 guys 🤣😂 keep them coming... That Camera is awesome qaulity 👍👍

[@bkw322]

1991 would have been the first year for the optional 3.1L 140HP V6. The optional engine for a 1990 would have been the 165HP 175TQ 2.0l turbo 4 cylinder. This was just the 96Hp NA 4 banger. Hope you didnt bid on it thinking it had the optional engine.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

I cant think of any other channel that has so much variety in the cars they feature. This one is an absolute time capsule to a simpler time. This really is a great car for late summer and early fall, as the weather gets cooler and you can just enjoy a peaceful ride with friends or family. The real shame is the lack of radio, otherwise you could blast some period tunes.... Head on down to the arcade or maybe blockbuster on saturday night, after grabbing pizza hut for dinner... The good old days. The cars might not have been great, but the memories sure are!

[@kellyspeppers]

So much fun watching you and Mr. Mike test drive the Sunbird. Great video.

[@gkimble90]

Randy odb1 isn't as sensitive as odb2. You may have dirty or worn sensor and plugs 😊

[@nothingtoseehereforyou]

Family had a 1993 white Pontiac sunbird convertible back in the day. The one we had came not with the plain 4 cylinder or the v-6, but a turbo charged 4 cylinder and would just spin the front tires everywhere you go. If you see one of these with a turbo badge on the front fenders, buy it.

[@rossfield8850]

I hear you on the fees. Looking at a Volvo 4wd here in Canada at Copart. It’s worth $1000 but by the time you’re done the fees are $500 - 50% of the car. By the time I’ve repaired, transported it and had it inspected, it’s not really worth it given it will always be a rebuilt title car.

[@KinksFan2802]

I had a red 87 Sunbird 4 door and traded it in for a red 89 Sunbird SE coupe. I still remember those pod mounted/diagonal controls on opposite ends of dashboard. The car had minimal horsepower but I didn't care thought it looked cool. Great video guys.

[@brianleclerc1593]

I was at a car show yesterday and a lady brought her’s it was identical to yours but with a stick shift. Fully loaded otherwise, AC, cruise control power windows. It was her summer car purchased new by her. Incredible to see them still out and about. Since these were disposable cars.

[@richardbates2367]

Yes this sunbird dash,the Pontiac Grand am and trans am from the 90's and the 88-91 Pontiac Bonneville are why I like the red and orange backlit dash setup over the Chevy gmt400 blue green and red backlit dash cluster, and the second gen dodge ram interior redesign version dash cluster lights

[@daviddavis4444]

I worked in Phoenix AZ for the same rental company in the 90's that I still work for now in Tulsa. I remember driving those Sunbird Convertibles all over Phoenix as a Service Agent. Customers loved them

[@darylkik777]

Your Thunder-Chicken was a twin with the Jaguar S-type and the Ford Taurus. I have not heard many complaints about the cars except for squeaks and rattles. I always thought it was not a bad looking little car. Good to see the dynamic duo back again to keep us smiling but wow those fees on that Sunfire seem like a lot. Thanks for the great video.

[@djsreviewzinunder2331]

I love these new cars coming to the channel! Can’t wait to see what’s next! That Sunbird is AWESOME!!!

[@RonTrimarco-or4hz]

Cool sunbird my dad had an 84 hatchback he bought brand new in 84 fun little car and my friend Greg had a sunbird convertible for his first car

[@torythefanman]

My mom had one of these when I was in 4th grade. I always liked these. One thing I remember about it, though, was the doors were HEAVY as hell, lol. These old Jbodys were everywhere when I was a kid. I think you did good on that car..it's a good example of one of these..up in the midwest rust claimed allot of those Sunbirds and Cavaliers.

[@volvofreak86]

Kinda cool to buy his wife a similar car to what he drives, big respect to that

[@lirr408]

Congratulations on the Pontiac. It looks great. It is a 33 year old car and looks about 3. Looking forward to future content with this car.

[@Markustajahoyrylaiva]

I always like seeing how Randy Enjoys nature of Oklachoma, beautiful sunsets and moon, So much cool ontent comming up. cannot wait

[@makpsv]

6:45 Careful there Randy, Mike nearly had you on all fours there. 😂

[@IxAMxABU]

Living in Massachusetts, it would be a pipedream to find an early 90's car in as good condition as that Sunbird for $3k. Most of the time I'm looking, the norm is triple that price. Those rims are soo eye-catching retro. Also glad you bought a Thunderbird. Very exciting stuff!

[@KevRalph]

That car slowing down with the air on gave me flashbacks to my old old car. I had a 1980 Mercury Capri Fox body 4 cylinder not turbocharged and it was rated at 88 horsepower. Could barely get out of its own way

[@johnoksys7713]

Another Old Classic To Work On Congratulations On The Weight Loss Keep Up The Good Work Have A Good Day

[@mexicanspec]

I bought a new 1987 Sunbird SE coupe in Carmine Red. It was a very good car with a 5 speed manual.

[@thomaslarussa6814]

That’s a very clean car!!! Those were all over when I was a kid. Those flew with the 3.1! I remember that those 4 bangers had head gasket issues. I wonder if your bogging is a map sensor. In all honesty, 3 grabs isn’t bad. That car is immaculate. There was an after market stereo in that dash. That’s where the tape deck used to go. It was common for people to mount stereos there. Sweet find!!!

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

I think you find a lot of fun cars Randy, I always look forward to you and Mike getting together. You make a great comedy team, I think it's a beautiful friendship. 😎😂👌👍

[@LynxStarAuto]

Hopefully they don't go woke on us 😂😂😂 🤢

[@toolzshed]

Wow a Sunbird is a blast from the past 😀🤘🏽🔥

[@gregorywelch1362]

I remember having a cavalier z24 convertible with the 3.1 and a five speed and with my dads help managed to get a super charger on it was a fun car

[@harryjones8591]

I'm in Colorado and I look forward to your videos everyday. Such great content.

[@tmdillon1969]

My dad had the same car in yellow. It was his last car he was still driving when he gave up the keys. He was convinced it was going to be a collector's item! Ironically he also owned a 68 Chevelle convertible at the same time but never drove it. Dad had some cool cars over the years but he was definitely not a car guy. Other than checking the oil and what they looked like he knew nothing about them. Those seatbelt towers are hideous. Serious design flaw.

[@LynxStarAuto]

You don't have to wrench to be a car guy. He seems to have understood what made cars different, and cared for them. I'd call that a car guy. Those pillars with the Pontiac emblem were for reinforcement, and "protection" if you rolled over 😂

[@trbstang]

​@@LynxStarAuto😂 yeah, right! Lol! I understand why, since they needed a place to mount the shoulder belt since they cut the roof off, but they should have made a place for it in the quarter panel like every other convertible.

[@tmdillon1969]

@@LynxStarAutoI can assure you my dad would never call himself a car guy. He loved investing, real estate, and stocks. As soon as anyone around him would start talking specs or stats or models his eyes would glaze over and he'd leave the room.

[@threnners]

You bought the Sunbird!!! Somebody really loved that Bird.

[@NoahClay6]

I think you bought a great Sunbird Randy! Glue the dash and maybe find a parade cover if its not that expensive and that would be pretty awesome! Also that part of the radio your missing appears to be a CD player. Looked it up and it was under the radio. Low mileage clean and cool Sunbird! Love the videos Randy!

[@jimbetche7864]

I've owned 4 of these cars and loved every one of them. I want another one so bad.

[@haskellburks]

Hello Randy and Mike aka Monkey Wrench Mike. The Pontiac Sunbird is a good looking car. Can't wait for the videos on the car.

[@skunkworks9-3]

Fresh set of plugs, wires and some filters should hopefully help the ol tug out. 3 speed auto box doesn't make the 2.0 the peppiest. Manuals were the ticket back then.

[@danwiegelman3443]

I drove the same car same year bought it for $400. Drove it for a year sold it for $800. It was a great rideand I will say I do miss the gas mileage i got with it. I wouldn't pay 3k for one but it looks like a great car. Someone will love that car when you sell it. Good luck getting 3k or more for it.

[@malikdigger4544]

Know not too much of Pontiac Sunbird fanatic but 1990 convertible is one clean car good news again u sold the 40 Chevy Street Rod one of best kool cars u bought next to 73 Buick Centrum , 2011 SEMA Mustang & think had red squarebody stepside before a few years ago.

[@pedroadelino100]

I love this car never seen on this before(in my country they dont exist) i would rock that sucker to a classic meeting and even going on the day off. It wasnt cheap,but i think its worth you dont see this,is part of the history. Have a good one Randy.

[@joehomanick]

Hey randy the cassette player use to go in the bottom spot in front of the shifter. They make a plate that allows you to install an aftermarket radio in that spot . The harness is still in there plugged in behind the factory radio and ran down to the lower spot . You just need to extend them and dig around for the antenna plug .

[@toddh.barker7727]

Always enjoy you & mike doin' stuff together, I need to join his channel too

[@jamesbaxterinsideoutsideim1765]

You won’t regret it. These two are an amazing duo. @autoauctionrebuilds @monkeywrenchmike Great job both of you. Love both your channels

[@tinystar3010]

I honestly think they same way you do. Hail damage is so insignificant. Unless it's some high end car, sports car, show car, rare collector car etc., then just cosmetic damage is pointless. It's ridiculous that insurance companies will total a car for a cosmetic blemish. It's so vain. A daily driver will never EVER be flawless. Road debris, wear and tear, it's just cosmetic... I honestly don't think you'll have difficulty selling this one to our generation. My parents had a 94 Cavalier when I was in high school, same gen of gm car, same engine. So it's already nostalgic to me. Where else will you find one this well kept? Just a few minor cosmetic issues. I'd say it's worth the 3k you spent.

[@MrElwood779]

That sunbird struggling to get over 30 at redline reminds me of every USPS LLV around here lol. Great cars tho -- absolutely loved these back in the day!

[@brianleclerc1593]

In 94 I was working for a group of GM dealers and I opted for a Cavalier with the 2.2 with a stick shift over the Sunbird 2.0

[@channels740]

The Sunbird is nice, only thing its missing is the tape deck with the built in pocket above it.. just google Pontiac Sunbird tape deck and you will see em for sale.

[@williamsinger4124]

Correct. The pocket above the tape deck actually is where you'd put a single din aftermarket head unit. Also, there was an optional cd player that resided in the upper portion, as well as an equalizer in place of the tape deck. Only ever seen a few optioned like that, but, it was available

[@richardzirk6935]

I like the Sunbird, a bit pricey, but even with the fees I would have purchased it. Where else are you going to find one? Cars like that are hard to find. Especially in the snow belt. Thanks Randy for the memories.

[@thomashickman4082]

Man Randy you been on fire with the new content lately! Cant wait to see what you got next.

[@stlrsfan27]

The sunbird is Very cool.Nostalga overload. And the top is in Amazing shape. 😎

[@jon5296]

I remember seeing those cars everywhere! Love that some of them survived!!

[@patriotgarage]

"whatever is missing down here" is where the cassette player goes. When people put aftermarket radios in them that is where the radio ended up.

[@bsgarey]

I had 2 of those. Never had any oil problems being all over the engine bay. On of which I drove until 170,000.

[@acatacho]

That is a nice little car for spring and fall. Summer and Winter are too extreme. IT sounds like the Carburetor needs a cleaning and a tune up. I think just dismantling the carb and putting in in some cleaning solution so things unclog. I am not all that familiar with good old GM so I am just guessing.

[@LynxStarAuto]

This engine is fuel injected. TBI

[@iwadeable14]

I love you and mikes friendship! y’all are so cool lol love the content!

[@Desynccc]

Awesome video randy, i love the car!

[@maverickflint1991]

The Ford Taurus SHO and the Chevrolet SSR are very nice cars 😊👍❤️

[@justintardif9527]

You pay what it’s worth to you if you like it and enjoy it’s worth it to you. People call me dumb for trade a 07 sportster for a 96 Honda magna straight up no additional cash why because I’ve always wanted one and I absolutely love the magna!

[@apollog8998]

Hold on Randy, got to get my coffee and danish ready. Saturday videos are the Best. 👍👍👍👍

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

I gotta get a friend like Monkey Wrench Mike, none of my friends ever wanna come rebuild the cars I'm working on they just sit and play video games

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Seems to be a lot of people like that today.

[@kevinwright1551]

Vary awesome indeed. Nice job on getting the another vehicle to the channel. Keep up the great work.

[@rudypernas7962]

yes mike is a very good men and friend god bless him and you 2 randy

[@diddidadda1]

Hi Randy from England , I love your videos and appreciate all you do , I'd love to re-vist the states and meet you someday .

[@2003cobramustang]

Might have paid a little too much but she’s in real good shape for the age! I know what truck you got!! Can’t wait Roxie such an awesome pooch!

[@curtmac2005]

I love this car! Pontiacs are one of my all time favorite brands! When I saw it in Mike’s video I hoped so much that one of y’all would save it!! Yay!!

[@donokanagan]

Seriously you guys are a comedy duo!!! Love the video!

[@WalterWhite-1957]

I had one identical to this one but my was white and I had a 1990 cavalier that looked identical to this one same color and everything would love to have this car bring back a lot of memories

[@WalterWhite-1957]

The only problem with my ws the fuel filter next to the gas tank

[@brygio260]

I bought a 85 Sunbird in grey 3 years ago. Great little car. Got it to start learning how to work on cars during my technical diploma for auto tech. Mine is a 1.8l TBI. Yeah, not quick cars. But fun to bring into town 😂

[@AVC-Works]

Mike lives in a wonderfull neighborhood... Love it

[@bk_goatkim679]

I think MWM would like that car 😂! I love it! Keep it up randy and MWM!!! You guys are the best! Excited for the road trip y’all will be doing! Love seeing MWM!

[@arniepaks]

A great video Randy! Really enjoyed watching it. Also i dont think you overpayed on it cause its a car ive always found fun. Cheers, looking great btw

[@jonathanbuffy3522]

My aunt had a bright blue sedan just like that in the 90s she bought it new I remember riding in it then

[@coreymadigan8394]

These with the 4 cylinder engines were notorious for overheating due to a design flaw in the head. The six cylinder version of this car is a completely different driving experience.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

Convertibles are always the last survivors of a model, as they seem to be garage queens and safe from high school kids trashing them. I haven't seen a Sunbird convertible in over twenty years.

[@sandramaasch9191]

I had a 1990 pontiac sunbird two door. Ran good had it for a long time.

[@Jonathan_Taylor]

Pontiac gave me that same car as a loaner, when my 1984 Fiero was getting it's firewall recall done on it..

[@SantiagoFigueroaRojo1999]

Sweet little car!! I believe what’s missing in that empty area bellow the climate controls is the tape deck

[@josephcentola8991]

Much love and support from Boston ❤

[@tonymeehan7859]

I believe the trunk release was when you opened the glove box and there was a black button to the left, and if you lift the carpet up, there should be a big black disk you spin off which is anchored to the tire, which is why you couldn't lift that cover past the tire

[@tommcintosh7241]

Clog cat ? Can't wait to see video on the Thunder chicken! To the fellow who got the 40 , he got a sharp car !

[@Lotsaslots6747]

Thanks, I am looking forward to some cruises and car shows.

[@mexicanspec]

The Sunbird was sold in Mexico as the Cavalier in 1992 and 1994. The Sunbird GT is the Cavalier Z24 with the flip up head light covers. They all have the V6 engines and a lot of them are stick shifts. They are cool cars that get no respect. There were no convertibles in Mexico though. Also the car had the Cavalier dash so it didn't have the claustrophobic instruments.

[@allenkranawetter9482]

That's a good question . You might experience a lot of electrical shorts . I used to own a 1986 sunbird SE convertible . Possible Shriners parade car . It have a guy's initials on the door . I had a whole bunch of mechanical and electrical problems with that car . Shorted out starter three times. Shorted out fuel pump pump 3 times . I would not use it as a daily driver

[@walterarroyo5220]

That 2.0 engine has 96hp @4,800 rpm the V-6 had 140.

[@TinkeringPaul]

Even with 96hp it shouldn’t be that sluggish.

[@danielkern1110]

Already let you know that I watched today’s video and the new car that you got today from Uncle Mark Mike can’t wait to see you next Monday. Talk to you later.

[@sunnybrand6324]

I bought a two owner (low mileage) in PC Beach ,Fla. in 2019 for $400. it was always garage kept and it had a brand new paint and new top ! The previous owners was a British lady whom I had done work for a few years prior ! Well I acquired another home remodel just two houses over in this retirement community where this 1993 sunbird convertable had spent its entire life goin to tha store and back! and upon my return the lady had passed and her grandchildren were there from Canada to get her belongings and were gonna scrap it for 400 so im like heres $400. I'll take it off your list of things to do! So i ended up putting a fuel pump on it for about $80 . Its a 4banger but runs like new its my every day driver n I love it.