Faults:
My intake manifold gasket started leaking at 110,000 miles.
I changed the thermostat a couple times, had some problems with overheating... nothing major.
I have had to replace a deflector underneath the car several times; it sits really low and scrapes on everything.
The t-tops leak, and seals have begun to crack badly even with normal care taken to protect them.
The seats have faded some, as they are black and the car has a t-top roof, allowing the sun to beat down on the seats.
The valve seals leak, causing blue smoke to be blown out of the tail pipes at start-up.
The usual regular maintenance (i.e. tune-ups, oils & filter changes, cleaning).
General Comments:
The car is a beautifully designed automobile. The style is very good, but it's very distinctive to the age of the car.
The handling of the car is outstanding, and the steering is very tight and secure. Although it turns very widely, I still give it an "A-" for handling.
The interior is very well designed, and if taken care of will not need to be replaced or fixed. However, the dash pad is very fragile and can easily be cracked or damaged.
The speakers are horrible and the front ones are difficult to get to to replace or fix.
The V8 engine has a moderate amount of low end power, but is ideal for passing, and gaining speed quickly.
Overall, I love my car and I wish they still made cars like this one. I will definitely own it forever and will do what it takes to keep it nice. So far it hasn't been much, and I hope it stays that way.
1st Aug 2003, 16:04
Chris, you must be talking about the turbo trans am with the buick engine! What an awesome car, but that is not the fastest one ever, it is the fastest trans am, but the 1992 firehawk is the fastest f-body ever produced!