1998 Pontiac Firebird Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.59/5 Average
35 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Astounding bang for the buck factor, better styling than Camaro.
Cons:
  • Gold chains image, crappy interior plastic

User Reviews:

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  • Firebird - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Awesome Car For A V-6... Very Fun To Drive... Overall Reliable, Little Things Here And There... I Would Definatley Recommend This Car To Anyone...

  • A Great Car! - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I bought my car Firebird brand new in 1998, and it has been such a reliable car. The only thing Ive had to replace are the spark plug wires, and that was after 60,000 miles. The look is beautiful, the interior is comfortable, and it drives amazingly!

  • 98 Firebird - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    This car is a very fun car to drive. You will definately get a lot of compliments on this vehicle. It has a beautiful build, inside and out. I love the steering wheel radio controls. The handling is wonderful. It takes curves beautifully. The car is very reliable. I have had few problems with it. I would reccomend this car to anyone.

  • Great car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Great car for the money! I only paid $16,500 for it. By far the best looking and most fun to drive for that kind of money. I bought this car new in 1998 and have only had it in the shop 3 times for minor work in 36,000 miles (drivers side mirror broke twice and one spark plug wire went bad). The performance of the car has been great. With intake and exhaust mods, it ran the 1/4 mile in 15.3 seconds. I get 28-30 mpg on the highway easy, 18 around town.

  • fabulous car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    LS1 engine with ws6 package outstanding ride & handling, absolutely NO problems with car. not a rattle or a noise whether your doing 30mph or 70mph down the highway. Tap the gas pedal and your passing at 90mph feeling like your winning nascar! great car.

  • SMOKIN HOT! - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    We purchased our 1998 Firebird from a friend who kept it in a barn in the winter and barely drove it in the summer. Only paid $4,500.00 for it and it is in mint condition. Fully loaded and faster than a raped ape. With this car you get the muscle, class and speed without having to pay a ridiculous price for a name. Especially one you can "blow away" LOL.

  • Awesome Car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I just got my bird about 3 months ago and Ive fallen in love with it. Im only 16 and this is already my second car. I love driving to school in this baby and watching all the heads turn as I pull in the lot. Going to the mall is now more about getting there than being there. The car is so much fun to drive. Taking corners at 70 mph as if I was only going 30. The feeling of power as the body shakes when revved up. Its muscle all the way. The inside is a little cramped though and the system sucks big time. Dont recommend for a taller person. The passenger seat is REALLY cramped with a small bump in the floor. All in all though its a blast to drive and is a head turner.

  • Catch It If You Can - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Bought the Bird myself when I was sixteen and havent regretted it one minute. Insurance isnt too bad since its a V6, but heck, it still wastes a majority of comparable cars (lets see you try that again, Mr. Mustang GT!). Averages about 23-27 MPG, and it doesnt take Premium like TAs need. This is a very solid car, mine is now seven years old and doesnt have a dent or crack or speck of rust or broken interior plastic. Absolutely GORGEOUS car. Only problems are with headlight motor gears, weak passenger power window, and corroded cooling system hoses (beware the black sludge). Rides rough but can turn on a dime at high speeds, and definitely turns heads! Very highly recommended!

  • 98 Trans Am M6 - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Everything youd want out of an American muscle car. The in-your-face styling, the mean exhaust note, and enough torque to peel the pavement up. This car is so much fun to drive although I wouldnt recommend driving in the wet/snow often cause you will spin the tires constantly. This is a great car to pick up if you love American performance. Get on with the potent LS1, slap on an exhaust, intake, pulley, and cam along with a few suspension mods and you will never want to stop driving.

  • WHAT A CAR - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Power, Fun, Exciting. Theres is nothing more to say when it comes to this car.

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