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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  • Trans Am Ram Air - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Love this car! Fun to drive and the 5.7 liter coupled with a six speed tranny is pure throwback American muscle. All the horsepower and torque of higher priced cars is readily available under your right foot! Its really hard to beat this car in the bang for your buck category.

  • One of the best muscle cars ever made - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    This car is great to drive even in the corners the car handles beautifully the most fun you will ever have in a car.

  • 98 Review - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    Good horsepower, outruns most stock. Good buy vs any 93 to 02 Camaro, Firebird, and Mustang. Great style over all the others mild performance mods will crush the competition. The last Pontiac will ever make.

  • The last of a good thing - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    This is my second Trans Am (my first being a 1979) and I am in heaven. I got the car cheap because of the mileage but love everything. I have only fixed some minor problems (broken seatbelt guide, radio light, weirdle worn fromt tires, A/C) but this car has all the power it had when new. T-tops are a must on these cars.

  • Great sports Car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    This is the best car that I have ever owned. Out of all of the usage that I have on this car I have only replaced the alternater after nearly 100000 miles. The car is now 6 years old and it feels the same as it did when I bought it brand new. Every where I go people are always turning their heads and looking at my car. I get compliments on my car all of the time.

  • Pontiac Firbird - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I like this car a lot. Its fast and sporty looking. Its not too bad on gas. I would recommand this car for first time divers if they want a sporty looking car, but not as dangerous as the V8 model.

  • 1998 Pontiac Trans Am - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    The Pontiac Trans Am offers super overall performance at a low point of entry. This is my third Trans Am and the best of the lot. The LS1 is a great engine, and maybe the best V-8 in the world, save for the LS6. A great value that is now dead. However, the new GTO will lead GM into mid-market greatness.

  • Love My Firebird - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I have a 98 Firebird with the standard V-6 matched with the 5-speed. it never fails to amaze me the power from this engine, its always smooth leaves most in the dust an I still am not stopping at every gas station in town. Many road trips later,,, its a nice smooth road car an handles nice to at speed. Im glad I am the driver however cuz I dont want to sit in the back seat!!! an luggage space is okay but could use some help in that dept!! but over all I am very very happy with the car !!!

  • muscule car - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I bought this car 2 months ago and I love it! the car performance is more than I excpeted its really fast, it handles really good in turns and what ilove the most about id is that it puts mustangs to a shame.even the top of the line mustang can not compete with this car. of cource is a GM car always puts ford in its place.

  • 98 Trans Am - 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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    I love the car! Its almost like my Vette but with a back seat!

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