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1998 Pontiac Firebird

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Information shown for entry-level Hatchback.

MPG: City 17/Hwy 26 Max Seating: 4
Engine: V6, 3.8 Liter Transmission: Automatic
Country of Origin: United States Country of Assembly: Canada

1998 Pontiac Firebird Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
9.0
Out of 10

Based on 682 Ratings for the 1994 - 2002 models.

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  • Value
    9.3/10
    Quality
    9.1/10
  • Reliability
    9.3/10
    Performance
    9.5/10
  • Comfort
    8.8/10
    Styling
    9.5/10

best car per dollar, hands down

By brian (OH) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 103,000

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "great price, power, comfort, style, reliability"

Cons: "none"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"engine has incredible power and endless amount of mods, transmission is tight and sharp, handles awesome, comfortable, removable tops, timeless style, looks like a 2013, very reliable and well built, a blast to drive, drove through 2 winters with no problems."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

I love this car! 2002 WS6 Ram Air LS1 6 speed

By spence (MI) on Monday, April 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 19,500

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
9/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "Fast, fun, good looking car."

Cons: "hard to get onto (sucks getting old!)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This was not my first choice or my second choice for a toy car but my brother bought it new and made me an offer I couldn't refuse... After getting it home and driving it I cant say enough good things about it. Its scary stupid fast and handles like a slot-car. Its comfortable but, hard to get into. and with all the power it still gets over 30 MPG on the highway!!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

It makes me feel like a superstar!

By RED (TX) on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 67,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
9/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
9/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
5/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I love my 2002 formula the sound, the feel, how fast and mean it is on the street or the strip.Also a reliable car great daily driver but at the end of the day its mostly a toy but it does put a smile on my face."

fun car

By kelley (MD) on Sunday, April 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 211,000

10 8.0
overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
8/10
Value
8/10
Reliability
8/10
Quality
8/10
Performance
9/10
Styling
8/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "Fun to drive, and for a sports car pretty comfy!"

Cons: "Bad in snow"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I have owned my 96 firebird for 17 years, and I still love this car! Super fun to drive, with 211000 miles it has had some mechanical problems, but totally worth the money to upkeep. I still get lots of compliments on this car, and wouldnt trade it for anything!"

Great Performance Vehicle

By Beulah (MO) on Saturday, April 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 74,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
8/10
Quality
8/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
8/10

Pros: "Very high performance and fun to drive"

Cons: "Very expensive to repair"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This vehicle is fun to drive and has lots of power and plenty of performance. It handles like a true sports car and it looks like an awesome true American muscle car. Highly recommend this vehicle."

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

Designed with a specific person in mind.

By WS6 (PA) on Tuesday, April 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Quality
7/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
6/10

Pros: "315hp that the common man can afford."

Cons: "Not for the weak"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Great reliability coupled with terrific performance and price. The interior is like stepping back in time before quality materials, the ride is harsh and punishing coupled with a loud exhaust that makes 95% of the population wince in agony. However, if your looking for power, performance and styling that is out of this world then this car is for you. This was the only car that I found was immediately intimidating to drive. But after several weeks I learned to love the beast. In this day in age with smartphones, hybrids and flappy paddle transmissions this car sticks out like Clint Eastwood in a hipster cafe. Firebird-"Man up or sit down""

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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