Pontiac Firebird Sports

Pontiac Firebird Sports 

DESCRIPTION

The Firebird has 3 performance choices; a 3.8-liter, 200-hp V6, a 5.7-liter, 305-hp V8 and 5.7-liter, 320-hp V-8. Choose between a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, or a 4-speed automatic. ABS comes standard.

USER REVIEWS

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[Jan 06, 2001]
Bill Rea
Model Reviewed: Formula LS1

Strength:

Nothing but stregth here!!!! What can I say ...with just a few simple mods and a great day at track....12 second quarters???? Need I say more?

Weakness:

none...eacept everone wants to drive it.

Best bang for the busk any day of the week.

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had several classic ponchos in the past ... "70 T/A 400 HO .....Gto's etc.
This LS1 is much nicer to drive and really sets you back in the seat.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 17, 2000]
C.O.

Strength:

Is there enough space here for me to say what I like about it? This is my second Formula. My 3rd Generation F-body was a 5.7 as well. Thought it was great until I bought my 4th Gen in 1995. I never want to drive anything else. The LT1 runs STRONG! Tons of low-end torque, but weight proportion is ideal for hard launches with little tire spin.
Handling is excellent, especially with the WS6 package. They say driving should be a an extention of yourself. You'll have to surgically remove my Pontiac from my body!!!! 120,000 miles and still blowing Mustangs away!!
Bottom line: Incredible performance vs. price

Weakness:

Windsheild wiper dumps water on you with the drivers window cracked.

26k brand new in 1995, and worth every penny of it.
Recommend it? Only a fool would buy Ford.

Similar Products Used:

3rd Generation Formula 350

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Jun 01, 2001]
John-Paul
Model Reviewed: 3800 V6 Firebird

Strength:

Looks absolutely amazing, drives excellent, can squeal any time ya need it to, but also grips the road after the start, sounds great, Monsoon sound system, looks great with the t-tops off, gets looks from everyone, i love this car, oh, and gas mileage is pretty good, about 250 miles to a tank

Weakness:

125 mph on the speedometer, i got this car to beat my speed of 127 in the grand am GT, and it looks like i wont be able to, other than that its great

This car is my drag racer, and does a damn good job of it, also, i was doing about 100 on the turnpike in pouring rain and it didnt hydroplane, handling was excellent, i love the car completely, there is no problem really other than its black and impossible to keep clean, i recommend it to everyone who wants a real car.

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Grand Am GT 2001-a great car, i got the firebird as my car because my parents wanted the am, but its nice and fast, could probably fight a f-bird quite well

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[May 23, 2001]
Albert Velasquez
Model Reviewed: Pontiac Firebird

Strength:

Durable, Dependable, Comfortable, Affordable, looks nice, handles nice, very fast for a V6, Excellent AC, and attracts lots of chicks

Weakness:

A lot of interior road noise, and still can't find light motors for the pop-up lights.

Might not be the fastest and most expensive car in the world, but I've always had a fun, dependable machine sitting in my drive way with less than $2000.00 ever spent on maintenance even though I've worked it up to 103,600 miles. If you don't want to spend much and still have a pretty fast sports car to have fun with, I recommend the third generation Pontiac Firebird.

Similar Products Used:

1987 Trans Am (although I love the power of this V8, the Firebird still is a lot smoother ride.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
4
[Apr 26, 2001]
John
Model Reviewed: Tran Am

Strength:

I have the limited W72 engine and a Hurst 4 speed so this thing rocks.
Lots of positive comments, as it is almost in showroom condition with 32k miles on it.
Its black an d mean looking. Only one around like it for miles and miles.

Weakness:

Not great on gas. About 17 MPG.
Some cheep parts are geting scarce around here.

Best car I have ever owned. Anything around just moves over when they see me coming. It's a rare bird and the value will just keep going up. The guy I bought it from kept it in a heated garage and drove it on sunny days, so it looks and drives like it's berand new.

Similar Products Used:

1974 Corvette
1980 Z28

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 16, 2001]
frank guillen
Model Reviewed: trans am

Strength:

The best qualities I have found on my trans am is that it has the "feared by mustangs" LS1 engine. It gots 305 hp, well mine mabye has from 315 to 320 hp because I've done little changes on it. the looks are incredible because people pay more attention(specially hot GIRLS)to trans ams instead of corvettes. I have eaten up the 5.0's and 4.6's eventhough they have added horses to their engine, even the regular saleen stays behind. also camaros stay behind, not like the mustang though. I think the looks on these cars are even better than the corvette, camaro, and mustang.

Weakness:

the worst qualities are that the trans am is too expensive and if something breaks your gonna have to work very hard to repair it. other than that I find no bad qualities.

it's just the best looking most and powerful car compared to camaros and mustangs.

Similar Products Used:

None, it's the first sports car I've driven.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 17, 2001]
bigmac
Model Reviewed: firebird

Strength:

1.The seat feels like a lazy boy recliner.
2.Good pick-up for a V-8.
3.My buddies are jealous as hell.
4.The car is awesome.

Weakness:

1.the gas mileage is non-existent.
2.the paint is bad already.
3.it's sucking the life out of me-HELP!

Every time I sit down inside the cockpit,I get noticed.The beautiful details inside and out are a blessing too.It's like coming home to a beautiful woman evey day.Thanks to GM and the good Lord above.

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Doesn't compare to much.I'm sure a Corvette doesn't even notice on the prowl.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 10, 2001]
Justin
Model Reviewed: Trans Am

Strength:

Very quick/fast
The looks,The sound,The power with the everyday driveability
It loved eating cobras,never lost a race.And by far the LS1 is much better
than the previous LT1 (trust me I know)
Oh yeah chicks dig'em too.

Weakness:

They total easy

Ordered the car new in 99' it arrived October6,1999 drove it until it got
totaled in Febrary. But the time I did drive it I enjoyed so much I got a
black WS6 convertable.

Similar Products Used:

95 formula

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Apr 10, 2001]
Ed
Model Reviewed: firebird ws6

Strength:

Fast, fast, fast. Good styling and black on black. Leather interior and T-tops when its hot. Looks good and turns alot of heads (wife realy loves that)

Weakness:

Tires wear out FAST. got 13k on it and there almost gone, been to the track only once, and looked to replace them, $1700. Michielin for me. Needs louder exhaust for sure.

The car is great, fun in the summer and I haven't had it in the snow yet but my old one was good if you know how to drive. (actualy its my wifes car I drive a dodge truck so you can ask her).

Oh yea the car has a bad front end on it!!!!!!!!!!

Similar Products Used:

96 formula--fell apart, hope it dosen't happen again.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
[Apr 09, 2001]
tracy smith
Model Reviewed: /trans am

Strength:

the color is metallic blue its a tough looking car with t-tops. and it out runs the mustangs and camaros.

Weakness:

where do i start. first the exhaust is weak. its been in the shop four times. with a rear main seal oil leak two times. window wouldnt roll up windows leaked check engine light keeps coming on and trunk dont open good.
other then that its a bad a** car.

other then the things that have been wrong with it its still a very fast car and gets much attention when going down the road

Similar Products Used:

None

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
3
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