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Used 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Consumer Reviews

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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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2.75 out of 5 stars

One piece of crap!!!

jimmy grover, 11/23/2002
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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NIGHTMARE! We have had so many problems with this car that GM gave us a free warranty up to 50,000. We are at 55,550 miles now and the cars sits in the driveway with a bad rear end. This car has been adult driven, maintained and never abused. This is just a partial list of problems: entire instrument cluster and replaced, A/C freezes up, front rotor problems, sensors replaced, headlamp door motor replaced, several suspension parts replaced, hatch support shocks replaced, monsoon stereo replaced, leaking t-tops, a clutch switch replaced, headlight flicker problem that could never be identified, one seatbelt replaced...

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5 out of 5 stars

WoW

Justin Baker, 02/09/2003
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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I've had this car for going on 4 years now and have yet to have any problems. Makes a great everyday driver and weekend racer. I would recommend this car to any responsible driver.

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5 out of 5 stars

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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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Unique in all the right ways

AufMitterSpiel, 03/05/2010
1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
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I had a choice between this car and a 964 Porsche and chose this because of it's raw nature. It demands a great level of skill and respect to drive fast, and I felt up to the challenge. The Borg-Warner T-56 is a beast of a shift and the live rear axle keeps me 'focused' in mid-apex. But it all makes sense once you have kept up with a Ferrari 360 down the PCH and he pulls up next to you in disbelief...priceless.

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