1996 Pontiac Firebird Convertible review from North America
"High maintenance car in a pretty package"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Electric window kits are replaced often.
Spark plug wires get hot and fail.
Spark plugs overheat and fail.
Car smells like it is burning often.
The driver's seat was badly worn at 7000 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2001 |