1995 Pontiac Firebird review from North America
"My best friend"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlight gears make grinding noise when closing. Is a free fix, but complicated, from what I hear.
Passenger side window is currently going out.
ABS light came on. Needed new rotors, one twice now. Have had to replace various sensors.
Turn Signal/Windhshield Wiper column broke a plastic part at the base and fell off out of nowhere.
Antennae motor had to be disconnected, no longer goes down, and grinds gears something horrible when it tries.
General comments?
Great handling. Great looks. It's been a reliable car. It has been worth it's bills.
Very solid. It holds it's own. Near two tons and cat take a bit of a beating. After owning this car, my standards on safety for my next car have risen.
I would buy another. I recommend the V6 to anyone who wants the handling and the look of a sports car without necessarily having the muscle car that racks up the insurance. Would make great first car, weekend car, or even a daily driver (if you don't have too much snow where you live).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2006 |