Used 1996 Pontiac Firebird Consumer Reviews
Used Firebird for sale
GM masterpiece
NUNPUNCHER, 06/24/2010
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
If you are going to buy one of these cars and plan on having a fast fun modded car, buy one that has a 6 spd and ws 6 package. Your life will be easier. Mine is an auto and I kicked myself after putting headers, 4.10 gears, full exhaust, 52 mm throttle body, bigger cam, basically put nuts in the motor. Now I can't drive it on the freeway due to the gears. Other than that I love it and wouldn't sell it for anything but a 6 spd ha ha. The only problem I've had was the fuel pump. I got 25 mpg around town before mods now it's more like 18, but that's the price you pay for power. Don't waste your hard earned money on a slow mustang. They are garbage and you'll be smoked by the red dragon.
Love this Car
MiamiSuzanne, 08/07/2002
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 7 years & I ordered it in July 1995. I have driven it 3 times up to NJ and back. My Labrador Retriever is comfortable in it. I use it at Home Depot to transport shrubs, plywood, etc. I have not had any problems with it. Just minor things that any car would have. Mine has the Traction Control in it & is a great option have when driving in bad weather. My t-tops are fun and easy to take off & on.
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Power and Miles
Cruise, 12/31/2002
1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle since 2 miles have clicked over on the speedo. Its the RAM AIR edition. I've just rolled the speedo to 203,000 miles. The LT1 is as strong today as when I first drove it home. On the origional engine. Don't even think I took it easy in the car. I've blown the trans twice and the rear once. I've since made modifications to the 1996 standards like a 1999 trans and a BorgWarner rear. Firhawk aluminum drive shaft, SLP headers and a Borla exhaust. With the Hypertec reprogrammer this car still puts out 340+ bhp. Believe me, stock gears and it will out run all the high performance BMWs and other muscle cars at the top end. (160+)
Top bang for the buck!
J-Rock, 03/12/2006
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
WOW - what a car. To cut to the chase, if you can find one of these vehicles that hasn't been flogged to death by a snot-nosed kid and was properly maintained, it's an absolute bargain. For about the cost of a new Yugo back in '86 you can have Corvette level performance and handling, and in my opinion - exceptional looks (I prefer the T/A to the Vette of a similar vintage). Sure the ride is somewhat stiff, the plastics are typical GM, exterior panel fit varies wildly, and fuel economy suffers because it's soooo much fun to rip to 6,000 rpm on occasion, but who cares - you'll smile every time you drive it, and that is a quality that's hard to put a price tag on. LT1 engine is phenomenal!!
Cops follow me when I'm driving my bird!
firebirdgoddess9, 06/14/2005
1996 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my firebird so much. I got it used and i wish i didn't because the person before got into a crash and had some paint marks and dents left behind but i still love it. the only problem i have is that the a/c makes a funny smell after its been on for 1/2 hour or more. i just need to turn it off and then back on and it goes away. but in the summer time it over heats easy with the a/c on. The covering on the diverside door is coming off, but that can be fixed easly. but other wise i love my car.