1990 Pontiac Firebird Consumer Reviews

350 F-Body Review

Written by: mindy shorr on 03/18/2004

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Trans Am GTA Coupe

Review

this unit is super quick, fast and strong. remember, a poor or moderate comfort quality rating is a desirable quality in a performance car. the 1990-'92 350 f-body may be the best of all four generations. it produces 340/345 lb/ft of tourqe in standard form.

Favorite Features

factory option slp for the 1990-'92 305 and 350 engines adds 50 hp, 50 lb/ft of torque, and improves 1/4 mile time by one second! yes, the '90-'92 f-body may be the best performer and just maybe the best looking, too. :)

Suggested Improvements

since every creature comfort option adds wieght, and since this is a performance car, the driver air bag would better be left out. a larger gas tank would be better too.

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Not Bad

Written by: Jimmy Jim Jim on 02/10/2004

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

Its a nice car unless you live in the north. Park it during the winter because these beasts don't move in snow. They have good power and are very fun to drive but they don't get the highway mileage as some of the smaller cars. (mine gets about 15 city and 20 highway) They're a nice toy for summer but unless you have a team of guys in the trunk with shovels and sand you aren't going anywhere in the winter.

Favorite Features

definitely the overall body shape and design

Suggested Improvements

The pop-up headlight motors have to be replaced every couple years, they should be built to last longer. Along with rear posi, a turbocharger would be nice for the V6s to provide that extra touch of power.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Still love this car

Written by: bcroft on 02/07/2004

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

Even at over 150,000 miles, this car still is reliable and fun to drive. If you're looking for an incredibly good value in a used car, look no further. The only cons are the dated styling and the standard sports car problem -- small back seats. But let me say that this car can transport a LOT of stuff when you put down the rear seats -- more than probably 80% of other cars. Skis and snowboards, christmas trees, and all the groceries for a large house party were transported in this surprisingly versitile car.

Favorite Features

Torque -- low end torque makes car jump from stop, and hover at 2000 RPM when going 70. Cargo space. Great price for a solid car.

Suggested Improvements

Lighter and/or higher doors.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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I've got wings

Written by: lit80 on 03/26/2003

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Formula Coupe

Review

It is a vary sexy car especially when you look underneath her hood. Where's the sun?

Favorite Features

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1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Firebird has me aflame

Written by: bdw9714 on 08/29/2002

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

I bought it used, with about 120000 miles on it. Have had to invest in repair, as it was sitting for a year. Now I drive it as my daily car, and I am in love with it. Responds well to mods as well. I wish I had bough a v8, but the v6 will do just fine until that time comes.

Favorite Features

Handling, high speed endurance

Suggested Improvements

v8, needs to be manual

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great American Car!

Written by: Brad on 05/01/2002

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

I love my car! Kicks the a@@ out of most imports. It is very fast especially for a V6 3.1 with only a few modifications. Gas mileage is ok too. I like it so much that my next car is also going to be a 1990 ponitac firebird but I'm looking for the formula model with a 350. This baby currently has 200,000 miles and runs like it is new. Very well taken care of and very reliable.

Favorite Features

200,000 miles on it and runs like new. Flip up lights. AMERICAN MADE 100%

Suggested Improvements

Make the newer firebirds look more like this one I like the boxier shape then the round style they use today. Plus my car is very stealty against rader and laser.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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