Overview & Reviews
Firebirds get a minor restyle that is most evident from the front end. Also on tap for Formula and Trans Am models is a detuned Corvette engine making 305 horsepower without Ram Air induction. Base models can be equipped with a new Sport Appearance Package, and two new exterior colors debut. Second-generation airbags are standard.
- Astounding bang for the buck factor, better styling than Camaro.
- Gold chains image, crappy interior plastic
User Reviews:
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Just amazing! - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By American Muscle - August 21 - 4:40 amWords cannot describe how truly amazing this car is. Having owned many other sport cars in the past I didnt think I was going to get much better. Boy was I wrong! The Formula has an extemely powerful LS1 engine which is the same engine in the Corvette. The engine is incredibly smooth and sounds great. Also, I get 26 miles per gallon highway! I ran 13.48 at 105mph (stock) and I have the conservative 2.73 gears in the rear end. I am not one to insult the inports but those cars (300zx turbo, 3000gt vr4 and rx7 turbo) have nothing on this car when it comes to straight line acceleration plus it handles very well. The only import car I would put up against it is a Supra TT. Drivers race!
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cool car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By The trans am - August 19 - 12:13 pmI dont know what to say, its a youths car. its very impressive. I race it on a drag track some time and its a beast
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The hot rod has arrived! - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By Mach 5 - June 28 - 3:53 pmThis car is awesome! It is my first car and I would not trade it. there is zero room in the back. The T-tops are awesome, but they can get cumbersome and annoying to take out and put back in. But this car is Amazing, if you can, get the Ram Air version. This is a fun and sweet ride.
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Love my v6 firebird - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By anon@hotmail.com - March 25 - 10:00 amI bought my standard firebird model in April of 1998. The only problem Ive ever had with it was with the gas gauge not working correctly but the dealer fixed it with no problems after that. It has been a very reliable car. I had 2 Pontiac Grand Prixs before this car and I have to say that I have had very good luck with pontiac cars. One of my most favorite features on the Pontiac are the radio controls on the steering wheel.
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WS-6 Ram AIr - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By Lard - January 24 - 2:00 amTruely the most bang-for-your-buck performance car youll find...especially the WS-6 Ram Air! This car has it all; power, style, personality, and heritage. There is NOTHING like getting behind the wheel of a 4th generation Trans Am! This car is not for those who dont want to get noticed, nor the timid. I was surprised to find out it even gets pretty good gas mileage....considering the 5.7 liter V8! I get 19 MPG city. Not the best in wet/snowy/icy conditions so watch the back end. Buy one while you can still find one.
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POWER + LOOKS = FUN - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By FirebirdStud - November 7 - 10:00 amI am a firebird fan - always will be. My first car was a stock 1996 FIREBIRD V6, and I have loved the car ever since! The smell, the feel, the way people look at you when you cruise past. No other car replicates the feeling you get when youre in a Firebird. I bought my 1998 TRANS-AM CONVERTIBLE about 4 months ago, and absolutely love it! The first time I mashed the pedal to the floor, I couldnt help but smile! There is SOOO much power it is unreal.. even on the freeway, the car can rip up to 100 without missing a beat. It is a fantasticly redesigned exterior that absolutely SCREAMS, "Bad Ass" - this car demands respect!
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Great Fun - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By Robert Linzer - February 28 - 1:26 pmDriving this vehicle is really fun, definitely the funnest Ive ever driven. Being able to take corners at 30 mph without feeling like your going to roll the thing is a great ride. Only things I dont like are the traction problems in wet weather and its ride height. I love the fact that its low to the ground, but its a pain to drive worrying about scraping when going through the smallest dips or transition from level surfaces to a steep slope.
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Quite impressed - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By ryanjm183 - February 28 - 2:16 amEven with the unfair advantage the my wife was supposed to buy a truck for me while I was in Iraq this car has impressed me. Being in siding and window sales I lacked space and often bottomed out the suspension while carrying a lot of samples. It is also difficult to get a child restraint in and out of the back seat. All in all I would have to give my Firebird an excellent rating and would recommend it to anyone without infant(s) and/or sells siding. Ive only had it in the shop a couple times for minor repairs that I didnt have time to do myself.
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Big Lous review - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By lou - January 22 - 12:20 pmEverything about this car is awesome. My gold WS6 T/A vert gets stared down by everyone in the city. The hood scoops and front end are the baddest of any car out there. The power and sound of this beast let you know that its a real muscle car. With 300hp at the rear wheels, this thing flies. It was disgustingly underrated by GM so that it wouldnt take sales from the vette, but in reality they have the same engine. 350hp would be more realistic. The chrome 17" wheels are the best looking stock rims ive ever seen. With almost 100,000 miles on it, nothing has gone wrong. Doing routine maintenance will hopefully keep this car running strong forever! Long live the Trans Am!
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The most beautiful car ever! - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
By JCMoya - September 24 - 10:00 amAfter 5 yrs and 56K miles I still in love with my bird. This is my 2nd Firebird. The 1st one (1986) was the worst, but this one (1998) is the best car I ever owned (of 14 cars so far). CR use to rate the reliability of this car as the worst, but my experience is very very very different. Except for the regular Lube and New tire installation, this baby has not been touch by a mechanic. Thats right, NO PROBLEM in 5 years. Thats a lot better than my neighbors Camry.
