1988 Pontiac GTA 5.7

Summary:

Awesome

Faults:

The front end needs to be replaced due to rust and the car sitting for so long. I had to replace the rear spoiler due to sun damage. I have to fix some rust spots on the car mainly because the car has been sitting for so long.

General Comments:

This car was a great improvement from my last car. It handles like a dream and accelerates great. I plan on putting a cold air intake system into it and improving to flow master exhaust. I have big dreams for this car and plan on being one of the last trans am owners of this year car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th September, 2003

1988 Pontiac GTA 5.7 liter/350 ci

Summary:

A high performance bargain

Faults:

The only mechanical problem I had was with the starter. I have had it changed 6 times along with 2 flywheels. I had genuine OEM parts put in this time and it seems to have fixed the problem.

General Comments:

The car fits like a glove and handles like it is on rails. It is quick, but top end is more empressive... the faster you go, the better it smooths out. I had her up to 130 before I realized it. It does surprisingly well in the snow too as long as you are light on the pedal. I have the rare notch-back and it adds to the looks.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th June, 2003

24th Nov 2004, 11:02

Hey whats up your comment is very true and I have the same problem with my 88 Gta, but they are quick by the way don't ever take the cat. conv. off it will screw it up.

1987 Pontiac GTA 350

Summary:

There is no substitute for cubic inches

Faults:

It had a tendency to over heat so I installed an auxilary switch to control the fan and provide more air to the radiator.

Buying the low profile racing tires made it handle and hook up great, but they were very soft and didn't last long. They averaged about 16000 miles.

General Comments:

This car was better than I even imagined it would be.

It handled like it was glued to the road.

The construction was heavy yet the added weight didn't slow it down.

The only draw back with tuned port injection was when the tank was down to the last quarter and you went around corners fast, it would actually run out of gas.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th August, 2002

26th Jul 2004, 20:50

Actually the last 1/4 tank stalling problem wasn't because of Tuned Port Injection, the Throttle Body Injection had the same problem. I have an '89 Formula that does the same same thing. It's because of a stupid fuel tank design.

They actually had an optional fuel tank with baffles in it to prevent the fuel pump from losing suction. It was standard on the '89 GTA and optional on others.

Try to think positive though. It's kind of convenient, it acts like a kind of low fuel warning light, that shuts off your engine. Then you know that your getting low, and can't take any corners fast until you fill up.

The top half of the tank is actually closer to 2/3rds. So you may as well fill up as soon it hits half full.