1989 Pontiac GTA 5.7 TPI

Summary:

Fast comfotable classy beautiful auto

Faults:

I tuned it up the day I bought it $700.00. The car ran great, there was a performance chip in the computer. The wire in the ignigiton switch broke.

General Comments:

The car still handles good, it needs shocks. It is fast I have a stage 3 performance chip in the computer and what a big difference it makes. So when those young guys in their Z28s and IROCS come up beside me and egg me on. I have to show them what they are really missing... they get a little mad because I'm a chick. I am getting ready to purchase a newer Trans-AM. I would never get rid of my 1989 I fell in love with that car, its beautiful and there isn't a million of them on the road.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd January, 2006

1987 Pontiac GTA 5.7

Summary:

Best bang for the buck

Faults:

I just recently replaced the front passenger side brake rotor. It was warped and caused the car to shake when the brakes were applied.

I just replaced the water pump. First time since I have owned it.

I plan on replacing the motor because it burns/leaks a little oil. (about a quart a month)

General Comments:

I love the look of the car, the power of the motor and the quick response of the Multi-Tuned port fuel injection. I own 2 GTAs. I will eventually get a 3rd, but this one will be a manual. The 2 I have now are both automatics.

I have had to occationally replace parts here and there, but I can't complain to much.

Unless I become filthy rich and can afford a Koenigsegg, or Saleen, I will own a GTA.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 16th October, 2005

1989 Pontiac GTA Turbo Trans Am 3.8L

Summary:

The boost is very addicting!

Faults:

T-Top weatherstrip is leaking.

Rear main seal was leaking. replaced it.

General Comments:

This car is very quick considering it's stock and 15 years old.

Much faster than my Formula 350.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd May, 2005

1988 Pontiac GTA 5.7 L98

Summary:

A very nice car - definitely a keeper

Faults:

I had to replace the water pump shortly after purchase, the pump bearings were shot.

Exhaust rusted through (OEM unit) and I had it replaced with an Edelbrock aftermarket cat-back system.

Rear brakes are a pain to replace, I've just recently done this.

The power antenna broke, so I have no radio reception. Not a problem, I simply enjoy the sound of the car while running.

General Comments:

Although running on the stock suspension, the car handles very nicely, despite its curb weight of over 3600 pounds.

The leather seats are very comfortable - in fact, the entire car is comfortable.

Noise is a small problem, as the entire car is feeling it's age and it has the typical rattles and squeaks I expected when I bought it.

The engine (350 c.i.d.) puts considerable torque to the ground, again, despite the fact it has never been rebuilt and is around eighteen years old. More than enough power for daily use.

It has the digital dash option, which adds to the late-eighties high-performance look that Pontiac was shooting for.

Too new for classic, too old for modern, it still has a lot of things going for it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th February, 2005

1987 Pontiac GTA 5.7 liter

Summary:

Good sports car

Faults:

Head gasket blow at 120,000 miles.

Had to replace alternator.

Had to replace starter.

New brakes.

Rear seal for rear hatch leaked, water would flood trunk area.

Odometer read out on the digital dash would go out sometimes.

General Comments:

This was a very good car, and fast, and I wished I never sold it, I miss it to this day.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th January, 2004

1988 Pontiac GTA 350/ 5.7 Liter

Summary:

Bad @SS Knight Rider

Faults:

Although I have only had the car two months I did have to replace the exhaust. This was expected considering it was still the original.

The doors tend to freeze quite easily. Also, the power lock doesn't always work for the passenger side.

The seat was worn badly on the drivers side from getting in and out, but was fairly cheap to fix.

The windows also have a little leak, but nothing to worry about. It just barely drips.

General Comments:

I would never want any other car as my first. The look on peoples faces when you roll by is just unbelievable. The car runs just like it looks smooth and bad to the bone. The cornering is unbelievable and the acceleration is great for a car of it's size. The thing has balls and I don't think a lot of people can believe it. It's funny to see their disgust when they're left in the dust. The best car of the 80's.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th December, 2003

11th Jan 2006, 09:21

I was the proud owner of the first 1988 GTA delivered in South Florida in September 1987. I test drove the 1987 version and I was sold on the thing. It was jet black with camel interior. I wanted the convertible, but at the time they did not offer the 5.7 liter engine on convertibles. I kept it for 4 years until I had to get rid of it because of poor handling (actually no handling) in the snow. Those very wide tires that keep you on the road while driving at speeds above 100mph, are the same that make you hydroplane in the snow or heavy rain. I have no complains about this car. I used to have Mustangs for dessert and Camaros as appetizer. I locked horns more than once with a Vette or two and I was able to hold my own. The car looked fast even when it was parked, I loved it. The down side of that is that 90% of the time you will have a police car in your rear view mirror and they will follow you for ever. Maybe it seemed that way to me, but all in all it was a great fun car. Come to think of it there was one down side. That was with the black paint they used on that year. It oxidized something awful. After three years I had to have the hood and top refinished because of very bad oxidizing. The handling, the performance... it was a dream car. By the way don’t even dream about doing a standard wheel rotation... IT CANNOT BE DONE.