1988 Pontiac Firebird Reviews - Page 2 of 6

Rough idle (needs tune up),

I just bought this car for $2000.great shape just could use new paint. Its red with t top, and a total black int, looks sharp. This car does handle very well and looks quit good, but the mustangs 302 is better as far as power goes.I've heard that these cars can't handle play time, and things start blowing apart. not bashing the car just going by what people tell me. I honestly think I'm just going to sell this car in the near future.

I had to replace the computer, and one of the headlight motors.

I really like the car, it was given to me by a family member, and although it had been sitting out in the weather for a couple years, it cleaned up nicely with some soap, water, &wax. The body is very solid.

At first, it had an idle problem, and the passenger side headlight would not move, my mechanic replaced them both, I installed a new battery & changed the oil & filter, and now it runs like a top, is reliable, fast & powerful.

The body has 211K miles, but the engine was rebuilt a couple years ago, and doesn't have any more than 10K on it.

Looks stealthy moving down the road. It's black paint looks like glass. Cool 80's car.

Its top speed isn't as impressive as a lot of the new cars, but she rips & tears off the line! Posi rear end, and Dunlop tires really grab the road!

Spark plug cables melted away at 255000km.

Transmission mount broke at 260000km.

Brakes wear very quickly in the front.

Left strut tower rusted badly after 10 winters.

This car handles great and easily takes turns doing 40 km/h.

With few modifications including dual exhaust, cold air, ram air and turbo charger, the 2.8L Engine does 0 to 120 km/h in 12sec.

Very reliable, starts in minus 50 degree weather.

Cabin is very comfortable, except the back seats.

Trunk space is limited.

T-roof is a lot of fun in the summer.