1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.0 TPI

Summary:

Pretty cheap to buy, and very sporty

Faults:

My gas lines rotted.

I had some brake problems, but that was my fault for waiting too long to change the brake pads.

My motor also got weak, but that's just because I beat the motor too much in my "driving fast all the time" days.

I have now rebuilt it and she runs strong again.

General Comments:

This car is very fast and like the example says, it does handle like it is on rails.

I also love the interior because it has the perfect setup for a really nice system.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th January, 2001

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA 5.7L

Summary:

Underrated

Faults:

2 rebuilt engines (mechanics fault for not putting oil in).

Transmission.

Radiator.

Steering column.

3 alternators.

General Comments:

Great car. It has its defects, but I still love it and will never sell it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 19th December, 2000

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 305 TPI

Summary:

This car is my baby

Faults:

New bright red paint, about a year old.

Had a hole the size of a pin on the bottom of the radiator. Replaced the radiator twice (second one leaked like a seive, mechanic's fault).

Just put new front brakes on.

New BF Goodrich radial t/a tires.

T-tops used to leak, but I sealed the gasket up with silicone.

Drain plug on oil pan was leaking (mechanic stripped it during an oil change), I had to put an oversized plug in.

Needs an idle arm and ball joints, leads to the left.

Other than that it's all regular maintenance.

General Comments:

Really fun to drive and handles like a dream. Holds the road better than anything else I have ever driven.

Bright red paint turns a lot of heads in the summer when it's clean and polished.

T-tops a major plus, I never use the A/C.

I'll probably never buy anything other than a Camaro or Firebird again. Nothing else is this much fun to have and drive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th November, 2000

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA 5.7L TPI 350

Summary:

This GTA had one hell of a bang for its buck

Faults:

I've replaced the heater core.

I've been through 3 alternators.

I went through 4 transmission mounts (this car had one hell of a kick in 2nd gear) and 2 sets of tires.

And of course the usual oil changes and tune-ups.

General Comments:

This car was one mean ride. There was never even one car that stepped up to the plate that could walk away victorious. Unfortunately I sold the car, but in its place I've got a 1993 GMC Typhoon, which keeps my mind occupied most of the time.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th October, 2000

1987 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.0L

Summary:

Dependable fast ride!

Faults:

The car is mint. No problems with this car. It drives solid and tight. Only problem is the washer fluid pump doesn't work and the interior light does not shut off.

General Comments:

This car is the best!! It turns heads wherever it is, and is quick. For a small V-8 (5.0), it has quite good pickup.

T-Tops also make this car a looker as well as the louvers on the rear hatch with the aerowing spoiler. I just wish it was a standard.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th September, 2000

4th Jul 2006, 04:40

A Firebird has got to be one of the worst cars Pontiac has ever made. Don't get me wrong, the engine plenty of power and torque, but that power is also what makes the car bad. You see the 5.0 is too much power for that body. As soon as you spin the tires, the frame and body twist slightly to the right.

Also, I should mention the fact that once you do over 100 mph, the nose will start to lift off the ground. Those are just some of the many problems this car has.

31st Dec 2012, 18:30

What did you expect??? Look at the stance from the front, it's aerodynamic... 100mph?? You didn't expect it to stay grounded, did you?

1987 Pontiac Firebird GTA Trans Am 5.7

Summary:

Great fun car

Faults:

Transmisson, all sensors, hydraulic lifts for trunk and hood, radio, speakers, wheel wells, rear defrosters, washer fluid shooter, cat (doesn't have one know), cruise control, horn, ignition switch, intake gasket, oil cooler, no heat or A/C working.

General Comments:

Other than that the car runs great know with the new transmission - 700R4 with shift kit handles great. Looks good red with chrome and gold honeycomb rims

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th July, 2000