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Owning the dream
Craig Robson, 05/26/2006
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had always dreamed of owning a 3rd Gen Bird.I finally bought the 5.0 V8 last year. It doesn't dissapoint. Although it has cost a fortune to restore the rewards are great. I havent come across a single person who isn't in love with the looks. A classic and timeless design which is admired everywhere it goes. The V8 sounds sweet and had enough torque to pin you to the seat.I went through my first set of rear tires in a little under a month. Talk about seeing money go up in smoke !! I would recommend this car to anyone. Just make sure your wallet can keep up with the car. It makes me smile and scares the hell out of any passenger. Truly Awesome.
An awsome car
Bd, 09/26/2002
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I truly love this car. The ws6 preformance suspension handles better than any other car i have driven, including many little imports. The 5.0 makes plenty of tire squeeling pin u to your seat power. And the whole formula body style to my opinon was the best looking model ever made. I love drivin around cause every one always takes a second look. And it has 157000 miles on it and runs as if it just came out of the factory. What more do u want from a car.
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Wonderful car! Amazing memories!
Jason B, 02/28/2016
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased this 1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula T-tops. WS6 performance package. 305 tuned port 5 speed. Arctic white with 20,000 miles from a dealer. It had a misprint in the local paper about the price. I stumbled upon it from a bumbling salesman. Long story short, I paid $6,000 for the car with not a scratch on it. It looked and drove like new. I owned the car for 8 years. Those are the most memorable 8 years behind a wheel I have had. I outran many cars on road races over the years. It had a bigger throttle body and injectors installed. That's it. All stock on the rest. Never let me down. Never left me stranded. A beautiful car inside and out. The only parts I replaced were the many 245/50/16 tires from burnouts. And the fact that you cannot rotate them on the rim. They have to be taken off the rim (offset). If I could turn back time, I would buy ten more of them. Long-live the firebird! R.I.P.
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Bought it new december 29, 1990
John hull, 08/22/2015
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Had a formula with performance pkg - 5.0 h.o. 230hp 5spd 4wheel discs on order for 4 months but gm kept rescheduling build due to parts availability (rear disc brakes) I was told .....car was promised to be built first week of December.... Anyone who was there will remember there was a recession during daddy Bush presidency at this time.....just after Thanksgiving GM announced tthat due to inventory the Van Nuys Ca plant would be closed for entire month of december!!! Just before Christmas pissed off Went to dealer for my deposit and guess what that day a black formula showed at dealer with performance axle pkg but had rear aluminum drum brakes 5.7liter tuned port 245hp auto trans but otherwise identical to what I ordered....took it on the spot.....loved this car fast as hell and got 24mpg at a steady cruise controlled 85 mph with air on ......at the time everyone praised chevy ss454 pickups .....bone stock would beat em by 5 or 6 car lengths in the quarter mile ......great looks handling and power all for $$16500...loaded......try touching this performance for under 35k today
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1991 Pontiac Firebird
Matthias, 11/14/2002
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for a while now, and it still gives me a smile every time I look at it. Not to mention when I drive it. You can't even smack the smile off of my face. It was quite the good purchase on my part. I would recomend this to anyone.
The 3rd generation f-body
musclehead12279, 01/05/2004
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I find the Pontiac Firebird to be a sadly dying breed of true american muscle...along with the camaro both cars were a symbol...an icon of american muscle...I'll keep my bird for a long time, maybe one day these cars will come back...maybe not...but this is one driver who will alway appreciate these types of cars
Fire Chicken
Casey, 03/06/2007
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i have owned 2 third gen firebirds, and i would buy another. there is no sexier car out there. other than e-tests, i have had no problems with my 91 formula. the 4l60 is probably the best transmission i've ever had. i have no complaints whatsoever. P.S this car is well worth the fuel!
Braggs 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Braggs, 04/12/2003
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car should be worth much more than the book value for it actually is... It is an extremely great car that is both reliable, sporty, and economic.
Amazing
jenbass, 04/19/2003
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when I was 16 with 100,000 mi. on it. Now it has over 200,000 so my experience has been wonderful. Haven't had major problems other than minor things that need replaced after that many miles. The only thing that gave me trouble is the computer, i had to replace it at around 160,000.
15 years and still going...
Cindy Silka, 07/18/2006
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought this car new in 91,and put it up every winter. Couldn't wait to get it out in the spring. I think the worst thing is having it sit in the garage for months and having things dry out from not being used, which I believe led to a few repairs. I still love to drive it and can't seem to part with it.
This is awsome car, i love it
Jace Sanders, 01/21/2004
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The v6 is a downpoint but its an awsome looking car.
The one car I will never let go
Mike Hunter , 07/26/2020
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the base model with the 5.0 five speed manual and the powertrain is amazing in its ability to last. I've owed this car for fifteen years and I will never get tired of it. I'm restoring it now at a very costly amount due to it sitting wal I was away but it's worth every penny in fun and a true America classic. The engine has about 150000 on it and not a leak which amazes me. Mechanically the car is bullet proof. If you want a fun car that is the car to have. I mite buy another one and start flipping them because everyone loves them.
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91 formula. Im 36 and bought it when i was 20
Demo, 11/08/2021
1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 91 formula for $4500. It had 67k miles on it and was in perfect condition. I love my car so much. Ive had a 93 candle apple red acura legend and i have a 2013 camaro. But my 3rd gen is my fav car of all time. It Isnt the easiest to keep up since good mechanics are hard to find with the older engine. Ive blown a head gasket and had to replace feel like everything under the hood (twice) and im currently getting an engine rebuild after 119k miles. I plan on keeping it forever. Freshly painted and still looks amazing bunper to bumper
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Stay away from this
lexus_driver, 12/12/2002
1991 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've heard of other folks loving their Birds and having zero problems. While it is an attractive car, it is somewhat of a reliability risk. And it don't help that the V6 is probably the weakest to come out of Detroit in a while, at least for this type of car. The V6 version only looks fast. I mean, come on, it has a legacy to maintain. I was young, though, when I got it and my dad thought it best that I didn't have a large V8. I don't have room enough to list all problems, but I'll say there were many.