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
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.