1993 Pontiac Firebird Review
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1993 Highlights
Brand-new car debuts, marking first redesign since 1982. Base, Formula and Trans Am trim levels are available. Base car powered by 160-horsepower, 3.4-liter V6. Formula and T/A get 5.7-liter V8 worth 275 horsepower. Formula and T/A get a standard six-speed manual transmission. Dual airbags and ABS are standard.
Consumer reviews
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Most helpful consumer reviews
D. Benn,05/21/2010
I bought this car late in its life. It had 80,000 miles on it and it was spotless. I bought it because I knew they sold cheap, and I like tinkering with cars, so it was a fast car for a low price. This car is comfortable and fun to drive. It has the last version of the original small block Chevrolet engine (LT1) so you get that legendary sweet exhaust tone as you drive. It runs and drives like a true blooded American muscle car. I love and savor every second I drive it. My car stock did 14.1@99 mph 1/4 mile at the race track. The LT1 (1993-1997) cars are complex engines and it takes time, patience and experience to understand them. Buy only if you like working on cars.
Heckel,09/18/2008
I have had this car for a year now and have no complaints. It handles very well and takes off how and when you want it to. Its got 186,000 miles on it and you would never know it without looking at the numbers.I've won several competitions and am now a true firebird fan.
locmar,12/11/2002
Overall the Trans Am has held up quite
well for a vehicle approaching it's
tenth birthday. Given the fact it has
spent nine hot summers here in the
southwest, the only thing that has
needed replaced is the plastic lock
buttons on the drivers door and the
hatchback struts which just recently
had to be replaced. The only cost issue
I can see for a potential owner is the
higher cost of insurance if you have a
lead foot. :)
BigNick,07/10/2003
This truly is a tale of two cars. On
one hand you have the amazing head
turning style, power and handeling. Yet
you must put up with many mechanical
problems. The engine and trannsmission
are very strong, it is all the
ancillary mechanical parts(emmissions)
that tend to give you problems. For me
the Power Handeling, and the all
important "babe Magnet"factor outweighs
the negatives.
Features & Specs
MPG
17 city / 26 hwy
Seats 0
5-speed manual
Gas
160 hp @ 4600 rpm
MPG
15 city / 23 hwy
Seats 0
6-speed manual
Gas
275 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG
15 city / 23 hwy
Seats 0
6-speed manual
Gas
275 hp @ 5000 rpm