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1996 Pontiac Firebird consumer reviews

$15,614–$19,464 MSRP range
side view of 1996 Firebird Pontiac
(10 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.9
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.8
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Exterior looks are deceiving.

Check the undercarriages of these cars. My 1996 Firebird APPEARED Mint until I put it up on the rack. For being in storage for 9 years, having 123,k miles, It looked terrible. Rotted frame, rusted lines & was told it needed a lot of fabricated welding work to insure its safety.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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After sitting for ten yrs.runs great.

I love driving my t top firebird runs great and still looks good.only 97,000 miles on a 1996 would buy a new one if they still made them.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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fun and reliable

this a good auto its dependable runs great i just have too many cars. love to drive it although it does need someone to clean it up and tweek the interior

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My favorite car

Had it for 6months best car I ever drove I was 19 with a stick shift dual exhaust black on black coupe... Speechless

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rare 1996 Transam.

In completed this car will be an eye catcher. It has won trophy's at car shows in the past. The engine is a 383 with all forged components.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car for the money

This 1996 Firebird only has 43,000 miles on it and it is like new. It has very good gas mileage 26 miles to the gallon on the freeway traveling at 72 miles per hour. It handles very well and has great power. This is the best sports car that I have owned and it is a keeper.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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is the third convertible I own

I bought this car from a fiend of my wife. This couple seemed to have kept this vehicle sometimes in a garage.The body is in good shape and the convertible top is very well kept up. The car is automatic and has around 135k miles.I'm asking 5,500 and the only reason why I,m selling because I,m looking at a vette.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Wow. No competition. My Dream Car.

I love my car. I truly do. I just feel so BAD driving it. It gives a feeling that is indescribable when I am driving it. Not even Yamaha R6s can compete with me. It is amazingly astonishing have not even today's muscle/sports cars can keep up with me even though it is 15 years old! I am proud that GM is brought up on american soil. This car is a true classic that will one day be worth a lot. The only reason I don't recommend this car to others, because I want to be the only one with this beauty=]

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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The face of the modern day muscle car...

A true road hugging beauty! An instant classic collectible out of the factory. There is no car like it. This is not the car for you if you don't like being noticed! The only reason you will not want to drive this car is because you will HATE to rack up the miles on it!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

The '96 Firebird is a great car. The performance is amazing and even the V6 has great pick up. I would definitely recommend this car with a standard transmission, as this makes it a lot more fun too drive. Overall, this is a great car for anyone who appreciates an awesome ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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