1990 Pontiac Firebird Review

Major Bang for the Buck!!! I LOVED IT!!!

Written by: JTV on 11/06/2009

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Formula Coupe

Review

I have had the pleasure of owning several versions of GM's popular Firebird/Camaro platforms. All from 1985 thru 1990. I loved each one in there own right, but the one I really do miss is my white 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 liter. It was fully loaded with every option in the book.power windows,power locks,cruise control,power hatch release,anti lock brakes,climate control, T-Tops, TPI 5.7 liter engine, 700R4 transmission, disc brakes, and posi rear. It was a great daily driver with awesome reliability and power. I could work on it in my driveway with basic tools and a general maintanence manual from your local auto parts store. It was a perfect mix of power and comfort for daily use.

Favorite Features

Ease of maintanence,lots of comfort,great cruiser on highway and long commutes. Hatchback space is generous. The T-Tops for the open air cruising. The stealthy unique design looks timeless and can't be mistaken for something else.

Suggested Improvements

NONE!!! Love it all!!!

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Love my sexy car!

Written by: Stephanie on 03/19/2009

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Formula Coupe

Review

This car is not only sexy and fun to drive, but screams off the line. I have the V8 and can smoke most newer cars out there. Love the T-Tops in the summer time, def a head turner.

Favorite Features

Body style, reminds me of a Vette

Suggested Improvements

Heavy doors

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What a fun car?

Written by: the bandit on 04/23/2008

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

Picking up chicks, roaring on main street, gliding threw the curvy back roads like a magic carpet. only a few thing that these car do excellently. most of the v8 Firebirds and Camaros have been BEATEN!!! and are now rusted and have more parts around them on the lawn than in them. If you want a car to burn the rubber off the wheels and leave a strip on the pavement get one with a v8 in it already (specifically a 350 (5.7 L) not a 305 (5.0 L) but if you want a car that you can say "I made this car the way it is" get a v6 (which will not been beaten!!!) and take the time and money to get a great engine and drop it in. the parts that these cars came with were not specifically made for performance

Favorite Features

There's nothing quite like rolling threw town with the T-tops down and embarrassing a mustang

Suggested Improvements

These are not improvement directed towards the manufactures but the consumer* these cars were made right after the emissions and gas crisis so a lot of minor thing have been done wrong in the right ways to make these car good fixer uppers but not pick up and go cars

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Firebirds

Written by: 86firebird305 on 10/26/2007

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Formula Coupe

Review

I love my Firebird. It's awesome looking. It's fun to drive and it's a muscle car. It's got a 305 and is quick! It's awesome.

Favorite Features

The whole thing

Suggested Improvements

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1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula V8 5.0

Written by: LD on 08/07/2007

Vehicle

1990 Pontiac Firebird 2 Dr Formula Coupe

Review

The most reliable car I ever had! Made 4 cross-country trips, 9,000 miles each and never let me down. Looks just as good now as the 1st day I bought it! Keeps up with the new imports and leaves the Mustangs in the dust too. Starts in all weather conditions, 120 degrees and 30 below. Very aero-dynamic.

Favorite Features

Body style is sleek. Xtremely reliable!

Suggested Improvements

Install oxygen masks which would deploy upon hitting a certain speed. Your passengers will thank you.

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