Struts and shocks, and steering linkage eventually wore out, but were very cheap to replace.
The car has needed a new alternator about every 5 years, which seems to be average for about any vehicle.
The water pump went the first year I owned the car at about 210k.
The seats eventually wore out and the headliner started to sag, but these are an easy and cheap fix for anyone whose slightly handy and owns a socket set.
... and of course, lots and lots of tires! LOL.
The car is very fun and economical to drive. Even with the V6 the tires are very easy to break free with the 5spd.
Roomy and comfortable for the driver and passenger, but very little room in the back seats.. really only enough room for kids.
Super reliable. Probably would still be driving it if it weren't for the incentives on new vehicles right now.
The reason you needed to replace so many tires on a 6 cylinder Firebird was probably due to a badly needed wheel alignment and not from the power of the V6, which BTW, is only 115HP. So I seriously doubt you burned the tires right out! I like how V6 Camaro/Firebird and Mustang owners always over exaggerate the power of your cars.
I'd keep it as a side vehicle when you buy your new car. They won't give you squat as a trade-in. If it's been so reliable, why get rid of it?? Or you could give it to a friend or relative who needs another car.. at the price the dealer will pay for it you might as well just give it away..
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