Fabulous!
Nothing since I have had it.
The best looking Firebird in my opinion.
Very economical on fuel and packed with luxury features compared to my 93 Audi Cabriolet. I adore this car and would only change for another Firebird Convertible or a C5 Corvette.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th July, 2004
The perfect car if you love convertibles
Nothing as long as I've had it.
I bought this car to drive on the weekend and boy did I make the right choice. If you buy a sporty car like this I guarantee you will love it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 12th May, 2004
There is no better car than a late model Firebird!
The number 6 plug wire burns once a year.
The first three years replaced the alternator 3 times.
The Dexcool II Antifreeze (?) turned to gunk at 60,000 miles.
The daytime driving lights shorted because water could get in, but not get out.
The window seal leaks under high water pressure.
Headlight sticking in the standard Fbody wink position (one stuck open).
Given all of the above. I must say that I love my car!
To address the above mentioned problems :
#6 plug wire - My mechanic (when I don't do it myself) changed the routing of the wire to be away from the exhaust manifold and so far it seems to be working well.
Dex-cool II - JUNK! - had it removed, the radiator rodded out and completely flushed. Now running the good old "green stuff" - no problems!
Daytime driving light shorts - drilled a drain hole on the light housings - no problems since.
Window Seal leaks - I stay away from high pressure water.
Headlight motor problems - There is a nylon gear inside of the headlight motor. This gear connects to a metal gear... (the nylon wears out, Duh!).
Replaced the nylon gear with CNC machined brass gears (available on the web) at a cost of about $40 each motor (A replacement motor runs about $150.)
I have had absolutely no problems since)
From a performance perspective it needed some tweaking and tuning in the airflow area. The addition of an SLP Cold Air Induction and a FlowMaster exhaust REALLY added to the Seat-Of-The-Pants kick that this car has.
I drive my car hard and fast all of the time (it is my daily driver). I maintain it meticulously (pure synthetic oil and high grade filters).
When the engine and/or tranny finally let go, I will put either a short-block 350 or an LT1 in it and just keep going.
This is simply the best car I have ever owned!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd March, 2004
Will never buy another
I have to replace the number 6 plug wire every 6 months or so.
I've had to replace both headlight motors.
I've had to replace each headlight.
I've had to have the timing belt replaced.
The driver side door fell and cracked the left front quarter-panel.
The driver side door-lock button has been replaced.
T-tops leak.
Center console has recently cracked.
Radiator had to be flushed of gunk from the dealer.
The car handles excellently, but is very undependable. In the two years I've owned it, I've put over $8K in repairs into it to keep it looking like new. I only paid $9K for it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th April, 2003
Your car sounds like a re-build or something man. How the hell did the door fall off and the console crack? As for the door button, ya that happens on all Firebirds/Trans Ams. I'd replace the plastic contact nub inside the button with a piece of metal.
If the same plug keeps needing replacing, i'd find out why instead of just replacing it all the time. Check your optispark (the distributor).
28th Dec 2010, 06:02
Yes, I agree with you, these Firebirds are great. I have a 1997 Trans Am in black; it is awesome.