1986 Pontiac Firebird review from North America
"Dream Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Due to the previous owner's abuse, most of the suspension was replaced when I got the car.
After my brother used the car for a year, a connecting-rod bearing got spun around, I am in the process of fixing that.
The only thing that went wrong when I owned the car was the water pump needing replacement, it was the original one.
General comments?
I love this car more than anything.
This car has perfect handling and power.
The little 2.8 V6 is surprisingly powerful, I will get a 5.7 liter V8 next year.
If you're looking for a cheap and powerful car, look no further.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138924 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2002 |