1986 Pontiac Firebird 2.8L V6 Manual
Summary:
Excellent choice for a vehicle
Faults:
First I had to replace the fuel pump.
The exhaust had to be removed for now.
I had to replace the cooling system.
The fan relay went bad from a short.
Needs spark plugs and fuel treatment.
Tires required valve stem changing.
It needs repainting.
General Comments:
I got my first car late last year at a very decent price. The car had been sitting for over seven years.
It required very little work to get it going once again.
It is surprisingly quick for a 2.8L. The man who owned it before me invested in all kinds of performance parts.
She turns on a dime.
With the muffler removed, it sounds loud. I want to put Flow master mufflers on it to give it a little more kick.
This car accelerates at an astonishing rate. It can throw you back in the seat and keep you there. The power is abnormally high for this car.
She is in most excellent condition for a car with so many miles on it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th August, 2004
3rd Dec 2009, 23:42
I have this same car, 250.000 klm, runs well, not an oil burner, has some surface rust, but otherwise in good condition. Holds the road in winter better than my Buick Century, would love to restore this car, but at my age it's not worth my time,