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1980 Pontiac Firebird User Reviews

1980 Pontiac Firebird Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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Andy writes:
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Everything

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Favorite Car Of All Time — THE Best vehicle I've ever driven. Accelerates hard and fast, Brakes fairly well. Handles better than anything I've ever driven. I love the flow of the body lines. By far the best looking car I've ever seen. I've had to repair the motor mounts and replace the carburetor, but what can you expect from a 30 year old car? MPG is awesome since it's a v6, but also is pretty powerful for its age. This car handles amazingly. It's a blast to slam into and put it sideways.

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Quest_230 writes:
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fun fun fun

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make sure its not the; 403 / 301 / 350 / 265 !!!!

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Woohoo !!!! — Firebird 1980, 400 4 BBL. TH-400 , 165.331 miles , super clean from Texas , awesome shape , fun to drive big time ,leahter seats , cool look , powerful more than 430hp , great mpg , cost nothing for now lol... let see later !! its a Pontiac what esle to say !!!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Vince writes:
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Sounds great

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Interior needs work

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Dream Car — 305 cubic inch engine. Runs nicely, but has an exhaust leak. Handles like a pig and consumes fuel like one too. Virtually no rust. Has the possibility of being converted to a Trans Am. Not many people can say that they got a Firebird as their first car.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Robert writes:
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Fun, looks great, fun to drive

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Just old, and it takes work to keep an old car on the road

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Great Vehicle — Love this car! My dad and I spent a few years restoring it. It runs like a champ and turns heads everywhere I go. Ill NEVER sell this car. Love driving this thing! Wouldn't sell it for the world! anybody looking for a fun car to turn wrenches on and learn about cars, this is an outstanding vehicle with which to do it!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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James writes:
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It's a head-turner

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you will not win any races

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Chicks Dug/dig It! — This car is so much fun to drive. The small-block 231ci engine sounds like the Autopia cars at Disneyland (when they were good). I bought it off an incense-maker so it came sparkly red with velvet interior! One of the last of the classic body styles, her frame is sturdy, making her last a long time. Daily driver with few problems for an older car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Josh writes:
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It is a good soild car and when im done with it, it will be worth alot of money

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there was alot of rust but not any more

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Its A 1980 Firebird — I Have A 1980 Pontiac Firebird and ever thing is good and im going to keep this car for a very long time. and it only cost me $1950.00 and its worth more than that and this is so fun to drive.

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2002 Pontiac Firebird Reviews

Great To Look At And Fun To Drive By dled1286

I love the look of the car. Its a very classy look and makes a really good noise even for a V6. Although its a V6 it still eats the gas but thats not a huge deal. There are some manufacturing issu... Read More

Looks Great Aways Been A Very Dependable Car By Gary

Never had anything leave this car stranded. Great looks and handling. Gas mileage is great. 35 MPG from Lauderdale to Daytona.Gets great compliments at all times.reat car for someone who likes Classic... Read More

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2001 Pontiac Firebird Reviews

Ls1 By Kyle

Its a nice powerful car with amazing looks. Gm did a awesone job at making the 4th f bodys. Its a true mustang killer! With over 300hp stock and very little to be done to make it to 400hp. ls1 was tou... Read More

My "mid-life Crisis" Car! By Ran322

I've only had this car for a couple of months, but so far I love it. It takes some getting used to, and there are a few tricks to learn to be able to see around the blind spots and keep the back from ... Read More

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2000 Pontiac Firebird Reviews

A Good Buy By Alex

I wont lie it is a V6 so its not the fastest thing out there. But for a first running car and at around 2850 dollars it was a pretty damn good find. It handles great I got new tires and rear brakes fo... Read More

Sharp By paints4bucks

reliable, very nice car Read More

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1999 Pontiac Firebird Reviews

Geat By edubon

its not a v-8. So power is not there for the size of the car. But very comfortable for driver and passenger and car has nice gadgets and t-tops for the summer or that convertible feel.. Its very spo... Read More

Dependable Quick Little Firebird With Plenty Power For A 3.8 By edwardmgilmer

A great starter sports car and good highway driving vehicle. Not so great city mpg and obviously not great in snow or ice. Excellent acceleration and driveability. Downside is mainly the small interio... Read More

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1998 Pontiac Firebird Reviews

Looks Good, Runs Good, Overall Great Car By JakeLangbecker

kinda hard to find parts to repair, if bought in good shape and condition, congrats, if not well you have your work cut out for you. nice over all power, should've gotten the v8. nice car over all tho... Read More

Cool Enough For Daily Drive, But Neds Care Like Others. By Haralds

I am a Firebird fan, so it would not be to fair against others. Small engough for city parking, fast when needed, but sometimes a little too low torque, stick-shift what's a real-deal thingy, only for... Read More

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