1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula 305 V8 from North America
Summary:
Cheap, fun, nice looking sports car
Faults:
Tires were a wreck when purchased, and is was a pain in the ass to find cheap tires (I had WS6 suspension on my Formula Firebird and the rim size is 16). Rare for an 89.
Brakes were a nightmare, even after I had them repaired (probably replaced with the wrong set up, because no one knew it was a WS6, despite my constant reminders).
Brake lines exploded and were replaced.
Old WS6 suspension package is more of a headache than it's worth.
T-top seals started to leak one month before I sold it.
Light motors WORKED.
Trunk motor WORKED.
General Comments:
I loved this car and still do; the problems for the most part are routine maintenance.
The person who owned it before me made a mess of it, and I still loved it, and was proud to drive it despite the 3 different colors it was.
It was fun to drive and a fast car.
Will have another one eventually.
Long live The Bird :)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th February, 2008
17th Nov 2005, 20:14
"I can't stand this GM. I bought it for $1200 because I was in need of a cheap car"
Well, it's a cheap car cause it's been abused and trashed! I would think that most of these signes would have been very noticeable before you bought it...