1995 Pontiac Firefly from North America - Comments

I have had to do mostly just routine maintenance on my firefly.

I replaced the transmission, clutch & pressure plate at 225000 km.

I had the exhaust valves and a valve guide replaced at around 200000 km.

I have replaced the starter, battery & radiator in the last couple of years.

Last year I replaced the axle shaft on the drivers side. I am about to order the one for the passenger side now.

I have replaced the rear wheel bearings several times. Does anyone know why they go so often?

I am about to order struts for front and back seeing as the engine seems to want to go for ever.

This has been a very tough little car that is very cheap to operate and repair. I drive it very hard and have very little trouble with it. I am looking for another one now for my daughters if anyone knows where there is one. I would prefer 1995 or newer.

E-mail me at wattoe@nbnet.nb.ca.

I get 38-42 mpg. Does anyone know how to check the oxygen sensors?

I agree, great little car. I just bought a 95 firefly for $200. Right now I'm testing it out and the only issues I notice so far are, the passengers headlight is very dim and there may be a slow oil leak. It seems to run smooth other than that. BTW, your car's computer will notify you when to change the O2 sensor. Either that or go by the manuals recommendation... Good Luck.