1995 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am review from North America
"A great looking car with incredible power, at a decent price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One of the fog lights got busted, and to my surprise it cost $120 for a new light... Just the light which I installed myself.
General comments?
I liked my first car, a 1983 Firebird. But my 95 WS-9 Trans Am is an amazing car. The WS-9 performance package includes Ram Air, which will push out some more horse power. This car is a power house. When you take off you will be put back in your seat. It can do 150 mph, but I've only had it up to 140 mph.
The handling is amazing, I will fly through curves at high speeds and the car will stay firmly on the road.
Amazingly the gas milage isn't too bad. You'll get about 20 miles to the gallon.
The interior is great too. The seats have many different adjustments, such as lumbar, side, and thigh support. I'm 6'2" and I'm comfortable in there.
But, I'm not too crazy about the costs. Insurance is terrible. It probably has something to do with the fact that I'm an 18 year old male driving a high performance sports car. But there's nothing like cruising the town with the T-tops off and the wind in your hair. You will turn a few heads.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.7 L LT1 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33600 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35800 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 8th May, 2001 |