1990 Pontiac Firefly Reviews from North America

Surging issues @ 90,000

Timing belt @ 160,000

Electrical problems @ 220,000

Clutch @ 245,000.

Muffler every 9 months, but it was a cheap one.

I have been using this site to decide on a new vehicle, and wanted to thank everyone who has contributed.

My old Pontiac Firefly went for its last trip from my driveway this week, and I wanted to say what a great car it was. It lasted for 15 years, and although the body was rusting and the heads were finally going, I have no regrets about the car.

For a 2 door, it had enough room to pack my 2 small kids, wife and gear for camping, and the fuel economy was great to the end.

The only problem I had was finding a dealership who knew the vehicle, and could service it properly.

Surging issues were the result of rust in the fuel pressure regulator, and it took over a year and 3 dealers to fix.

I have to admit I was a bit sad to see it leave, but time marches on.

Including the original I have gone though no less than two mufflers.

I have replaced my rear wheel bearing twice.

I first replace my front wheel upper and lower ball joints at 500,000 Kilometers.

After 13 years of owning the car and providing very little body maintenance the body has rusted to the point that garages will no longer work on it.

Last winter, Despite the rust, I drove the car to Mexico city from Canada with over 500,000 kilometers on it. No problem.

The motor has never been re-built and generally needs about a liter added between oil changes.