1990 Pontiac Firebird User Reviews

Can I Get A Hell Yeah — fun fast easy to work on and cheap mechanical parts and a iconic car but parks like a god damn boat , body parts are a bit harder to come by but mehh what are you gonna do its 20 yrs old for peeps sake

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

It Was My Dream Car When I Was Little And Now I Have It . It's Not Going Anywhere Any Time Soon. — I absolutely love my Firebird, I bought it in August of 2008 from my dad. The body styling and shape is beautiful. The motor could use some work but gets 23 miles to the gallon on the highway and 17 around town(for 216,000 miles that ain't bad). I ran a red light and got t-boned by a motorcycle, car looks bad but drives fine and will soon be fixed when i get home and be like a new car inside and out( that was the first accident that the car has ever been in, before that it had only two dings and original paint).

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Love My Car — my girlfriend is the original owner i have 100000 of the 181000 miles on the car its only been back to the factory for repairs 1 time other than that i have done everything to it. I never had more enjoyment driving a vehicle.

Rare Fun In An Drivable, Head Turning, Affordable Collectible — I bought this as a project car to take to the track on weekends. Well, thats expensive, so I drive it for a release from the daily grind. With the tops off listening to XM or the exhaust note at 1100 rpm just rejuvenates me. I love to drive. Not a family car, but my kids love to ride her. If she had a little more room, we would all go to Woodward Dream Cruise, but if she had more room she would not be a Formula for that trip.

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

I was a lucky little girl, to get one of these brand new, when I was 16. This car was and still is a special part of my heart. My grandfather bought it for me, 5 months before he died. This car was everything in 1991. Even though they had slightly changed the body style in 91 and 92, this car was boss! Mine was identical to the one in the photo, except mine had T tops. It was a 305 5.0. It drove like a dream. The steering was tight, but that helped to keep her steady and keep up speed in curves. She had plenty of power and get up and go. The T tops were kind of a pain. They were very heavy, since they were glass instead of plastic. Until you figure out the knack of getting the tops back in, you have to be very careful putting them back in or you will scratch the top of car up. I was so very proud of this car. Unfortunately after my grandfather passed away, I made some very bad choices and met a couple of worthless loser, user men, who destroyed my baby. I let them drive it, and they ragged it out. They ran it hard, smoked the tires, finally it was totaled, by one of these fine members of society. (Sarcasm) The car had 88 miles on it when I first got it. In 2 and a half years, the car had 72,000+ miles put on it. I have to say this car was very mechanically strong. It went on several long road trips. Was driven by any jerk that would pay attention to me, or use me for it...like it was some kind of drag strip hot rod. The only mechanical issues I had were, I had to replace the transmission mount, (due to an idiot downshifting it into low 1 at 70mph). Its a wonder it didnt rip the transmission out of it. I also had to replace the tires and brakes multiple times, (due to power braking and smoking the rubber off the tires). This car took alot of undeserved abuse, and still ran like a top. Until it was totaled and the unibody or a frame was bent. I cant recall exactly which. This was a beautiful, strong running, and great handling car. I am disgusted by my ignorance and stupidity that led to my beautiful pride and joys demise. I sincerely hope that I am fortunate to find another one, like mine at a fair price one day. There has been a hole in my heart, since this car has been gone. If you are fortunate enough to own one, please know how lucky you are. Please treat it with care. I was too stupid and naive to know what I had until it was gone.