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Used 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Convertible Firehawk

firehawk, 10/06/2002
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible
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best car I've ever owned.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Surprising Performer on All Fronts

Steve , 03/03/2004
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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After having done time in an overpriced and overrated Volvo, I bought the WS6 due to it's appeal. I love the engine, handling, interior, and styling. But be careful, this car can get you in over your head quick! The pleasant surprise has been the cheapness to own (not insurance,though!). The 22 mpg fuel mileage is respectable for what it is - a V8. Better still, with 85,000 on the odo - it has only needed brakes pads, battery, tires, and light bulbs. This was a welcomed change from the Volvo that started to come undone at 50,000 - nice going GM, my faith in domestics has been restored!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Delightful Black 99 Trans Am

LCBIII, 05/17/2006
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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I have had this car for almost 8 years and 100,000 miles. I have really enjoyed it. Always have loved the style - looks like it is flying even when sitting still. Lots of power with the V8, still gets looks (especailly after some Zaino). Corners like its on rails and brakes quickly. I get about 300 miles per fill up. Starting to have some trim problems with things falling apart, however, and was hit with the notorious '99 electrical problems such as bad alternator, bad power window motor, bad power antenna motor, several battery changes and fairly short life of headlight, fog lamp and turn signal bulbs. Despite this, my trans am has been my favorite car to date in terms of driving enjoyment.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

great car

jason vargas, 07/12/2004
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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my car is the ram air trans am. and is powered by a powerdyne supercharger running 7psi. also exhaust and k&n air filter. i put it on the dyno and got it tuned. the car was pushin 500 horse and 425 horse at the rear. i smoke corvettes with it and the stock ram air looks like its not even moving. i still also beat the Z-06 too

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5 out of 5 stars

A truely brilliant and special car

rennfahrer, 10/06/2009
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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Not many words need be said of this car. Just notice the next one you see on the road that has been properly taken care of. Near perfect sportscar design and function. Yes the live rear end does try to spoil the party from time to time, but the sheer enjoyment of driving the last properly true muscle car made in the world is an event to behold. Enough with the 'hillbilly ferrari' jokes. These cars have exceptional road feel and lateral stability! The LS1 and 6 speed work perfectly together, getting 18mpg in the city and around 32(!)mpg highway. OEM brakes are fantastic. My car currently has 100k tacked on and feels solid as a rock.

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