A good car for the price
Windshield wiper tube needed to be replaced.
This car is seriously quick for a V6 it's a true sports car. The only problem with this car is that the ride is really hard. Overall it's a one of a kind car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th November, 2002
Once in a lifetime car
My dad bought this car brand new and I have had it since 1996. Absolutely nothing went wrong with this car for the first 10 years besides routine maintenance. One minor problem is the headlights tend to need replacing quite often since they are vulnerable to rocks.
Alternator had to be replaced at about 200,000kms.
Paint started to rust then peel at about 320,000kms.
Door hinges became weak, especially noticeable in the winter time around 360,000kms.
Engine tends to flutter and rev itself for a couple minutes while idling. This started around 395,000kms and nobody has been able to identify this problem.
This car is currently at 401,000kms and still running pretty well.
I cannot imagine a more well-made car than the '86 Firebird. This car has really made it over 15 years with very minor repair costs. Only now, at approaching 400,000kms, is it starting to show signs of breaking down. I definitely wish newer GM cars were made like this one.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd November, 2002
I also have a 1986 Pontiac Firebird, 2.8L V6 Fuel Injected, which is my first car. So far we have just had to replace the fuel pump and the fan relay, not bad for a car that has been sitting for over seven years. Even after getting the fan running properly, however, the car still gets hot rather quickly and takes a long time to cool down. We checked the temperature of the water in the radiator and it was barely warm when the car was at 220 degrees. There is this buildup of white gunk in the radiator, which may contribute to the problem. The thermostat does not appear to be working properly either. So now we are going to replace the radiator, the water pump, and the thermostat. Everything on the car other than the cooling system works perfectly. The man before me who had it invested a pile of money in it, but never could get it to run properly.
I had that fluttering problem and had it checked out and found out that it had something to do with the electrical system.
Dream Car
Due to the previous owner's abuse, most of the suspension was replaced when I got the car.
After my brother used the car for a year, a connecting-rod bearing got spun around, I am in the process of fixing that.
The only thing that went wrong when I owned the car was the water pump needing replacement, it was the original one.
I love this car more than anything.
This car has perfect handling and power.
The little 2.8 V6 is surprisingly powerful, I will get a 5.7 liter V8 next year.
If you're looking for a cheap and powerful car, look no further.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th September, 2002
Frigging great!!!
Truck and hood lift pistons, center console came loose.
This is my first, but not last Trans Am. Ilove this car it preforms great its very very reliable. And lights em up real good in all three automatic gears. Great car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th August, 2002
Best car I've ever owned, period
Tear in the driver's seat.
Had to have the fuel system cleaned out due to excessive hydrocarbons.
Air conditioning compressor is out (probably won't replace it...that's what t-tops are for!).
Needs a paint job, which I am about to have done.
This car is surprisingly quick off the line and doesn't let up.
The handling is superb!
Among everything I have ever owned (and most of what I've seen/driven), this Trans Am is unsurpassed in looks and performance.
I have owned this car now for 10 months, and have yet to have a single mechanical problem with it. It starts up every morning on the first turn of the key.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th June, 2002
26th Nov 2002, 19:00
I have a 1986 Pontiac Firebird and I am very happy with it. I had no major problems with just normal problems. For a small V6 the car is pretty fast and will accelerate really fast. The only problem is that the car gets hot real fast. Overall I think that this is the best car I ever had.