The Pontiac Firebird, You Want the Truth? You Can't Handle the Truth

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am car review. I Just Found the Cheapest Muscle Car You Can Buy, car review and car tour with Scotty Kilmer. The truth about the Pontiac Firebird. Should I buy a Firebird? Are Pontiacs worth it? Buying a used Pontiac Firebird. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@stephenrogers4537]

My first CLASS car was a 1979 Trans am with a oldsmobile 6.1 engine. Sweet 😉👍Have a great day Scotty, stay safe 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😙😙😙😙😙🙃🤗

[@jeffreyhomer8509]

Does really matter. Why don't you do the video. I have been watching him the 3 years. So there

[@ScoutersGames]

Scotty I have a 87 Firebird 350 formula which is just to 600 lb lighter version with no special ground effects compared to the Tran am but like that one I’m does have ac but who cars when you got the window down and the t tops off.

[@stephenrogers4537]

@Mark Codiroli yes you are correct, I guess the most interesting thing was it's an Oldsmobile engine have a nice day and stay safe👍

[@havoc5319]

Wait... you told us to stay away from turbo engines, but in this video you recommending SUVs with turbo engines 🤷‍♂️

[@leifcatt]

I had a 78 firebird. Girlfriend wrecked it. I don't have either now, but I miss the firebird.

[@andrewsalinas4943]

Hahahahahahaah

[@descendinggod9740]

Thats what you get for being a simp

[@jschackmann2]

@@descendinggod9740 🙄

[@jamram9924]

Yeah! You can fix the Firebird, but not the girlfriend🤣

[@justayoutuber1906]

I had a 78 girlfriend. FiredBrad wrecked her.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

Since moving to Tenn. people have been bringing Scotty their cars for him to review and inspect. Moving there has re-energized him to the extreme, happy new year, sir.

[@xcmskim4]

Haven't seen him do reviews on luxury cars yet. Looks like Houston is more bougie than Clarksville

[@rogerwilcojr]

Heck, he's even going to them, helping out a lot of military.

[@corybryan2105]

@@xcmskim4 Clarksvilles a military/college town. Houston is definitely bougie by comparison.

[@tolpacourt]

Are you journalisming?

[@NVRAMboi]

And, once again, welcome home to Tennessee Mr. Kilmer

[@Lrules364]

I haven't seen scotty this happy in years. Pontiac brings out the best in everyone. They really did build excitement.

[@turtlecrawling66]

I agree, Pontiac’s awesome!

[@bobrose5507]

Except the Aztec. Filthy thing...

[@kskip4242]

I miss my old G-body Grand prix and my 2005 Bonneville GXP 4.6 V8.

[@FernandoMaldonado]

I miss Pontiac.

[@ShittyCut]

Every car was better than Chevrolet. The TA over the Gaymaro. The GTO over Gayvelle. The Ventura over GayNova. 🤣😂

[@Caindacu]

This was my first car. My dad bought it at an auction for $1200 and couldn't drive it home because the transmission gave out. Drove that car everyday for 7.5 years and sold it for $800 to a guy who wanted to restore it for his son. I miss that car.

[@unavailableusername3814]

those doors were so huge and heavy! I keep looking at them and considered buying one last year due to nostalgia mostly but after the test drive of a 2002 SS model the painful reality of being too old(or at least my hips, knees, and ankles) and too fat slapped me upon trying to enter and more so the exit! If the doors didn't weigh 500 lbs a reliable as safe gullwing door mod kit could be a possible solution but more likely they would become an unintentional guillotine.

[@unclest1nky]

@@unavailableusername3814 I feel your pain!

[@luckyduckydrivingschool3615]

That's the auto tranny, right? Are there any known issues with the manual 6-speeds?

[@Caindacu]

@@luckyduckydrivingschool3615 The guy that owned it before us was pretty rough on it, but once we got it rebuilt we didn't have any issues!

[@gol2163]

What year?

[@extrahyena0303]

*Huge asteroid hurling toward earth* Scotty: stop worrying about the asteroid here's how you can save more on gas

[@blairbrown4812]

*Global Civil War consumes mankind* Scotty:Stop worrying about the War,I have to tell the truth about the Corvette Z06.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Amen

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

@@blairbrown4812 and Amen! hahaha

[@SayAhh]

Huge asteroids aren't as reliable as my 1994 Celica.

[@mael-strom9707]

Assteroids can be a pain in the butt.

[@tylerwilkey13]

The world will be ending and Scotty will be like "Do this to make your car's transmission last forever!"

[@iranoliveira684]

Lol

[@shakasealey4386]

😂😂😂😂

[@SuperDancingdonkey]

No, he will make a video saying I told you your Toyota would last forever. Well I was wrong.

[@henrivelasquez8231]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Vedo729ify]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😳😳😳😳😅😅😅😅😆😆

[@dylannoack]

Watching this as I sit in my 1998 Firebird daily driver😂😂 I love these 4th gen Fbodys

[@mizravenkustoms]

My daily driver too

[@dylannoack]

@@mizravenkustoms mine's changed a little... I sold the 98 5 speed and bought a '96 Trans Am 6 speed

[@mizravenkustoms]

@@dylannoack that’s ironic because I was thinking of getting a trans am with a 6 speed and selling my bird 😂😂😂. Fun fact I’m a musician and I can fit a stand up bass in my bird - put the seat down and push it through the hatch back. I don’t any other sports car you can do that with 🤣

[@jonpicojones4032]

Same, 02 Trans Am. Badass cars, and you don’t see em around like you do mustangs, camaros, challengers etc.

[@dylannoack]

@@jonpicojones4032 there actually is a lot in the Houston area, just not many being driven nearly every day

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

I bought a used 97 Firebird in 2004. It had 104,000 miles. It now has 250,000 miles and still runs great! The secret to making the 4l60e transmission last is to never drive in overdrive around town and service it every 30,000 miles. They are easy to drop the pan on and put a filter in.

[@jp360ford2]

I didn’t think that mattered. It doesn’t shift into overdrive because it’s a low speed.

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

@@jp360ford2 It will always try to save you gas and shift into the next higher gear when it is available. For speeds below 50 mph, I have found keeping it in Drive not OD helps the transmission last longer.

[@mattlewis5855]

What about for the regular 4L60/700R4? Is it the same

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

@@mattlewis5855 Yes

[@Reckless_In_Texas]

The real secret? trans cooler.

[@robertandrade9898]

I picked up a trans am just like this a year ago, still got it. Best purchase I've made, perhaps ever.

[@ianosinquum5404]

So how is it now? Iam planning to get it as my first car (daily driver) any advice

[@moneyonmind2412]

@NightRaven 630 i’m lookin at a 95 firebird formula v8 as my 3rd car but as a daily looking to get a daily 4 cylinder as well think i can handle it? I used to have a 305 OBS

[@moneyonmind2412]

@NightRaven 630 I’ve been driving since late 2019. I just purchased a camaro yesterday . 1999 Camaro LS1 fast for sure

[@moneyonmind2412]

@NightRaven 630 When I want to :) Always in control

[@jeremyboronka8739]

I love how Scott puts pictures of what he's talking about so you can get an idea of he's talking about👍👍

[@alternatemusicaddict5226]

Then look at Scottys “Doing this will make you car get better gas milage” 😂😂

[@brianhawk1854]

I like it to a lier

[@HR-wd6cw]

I like that he actaully shows you what he's doing in some cases, like showing you the live data on a car with 300,000 miles that runs like a top. Most other people would just talk about it, or they'd say other things, but not show you the live data or even the diagnostic codes to back up what they are saying. Plus I like how Scotty shows you what to check for (actaully shows you, not just describe it to you in many cases like other people do).

[@tolpacourt]

I like turtles.

[@Alex-sg3yz]

yeah, simple editing is actually entertaining

[@MitchGrooms]

Thanks for having my 1981 Turbo Trans on your channel several years ago,,

[@barnabyjones6995]

I wish Pontiac would have continued production and development of the 4.9 turbo V-8. Fuel injection would have made it better than the Buick 3.8 turbo that went into Grand Nationals.

[@flipperzeronewbies]

I much rather watch a Scotty video anytime than to watch elections or any other type of garbage lol Scotty is the homie man I've learned a lot from him that I put to use with my cars over time.

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

What? There were elections?

[@diegoavila4379]

@@afisemenaborevlaka48 in USA the Georgia run offs

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

@@diegoavila4379 Yeah, I know. I was just playing along with this guy's post.

[@philippelattuca3619]

Here’s an example of one of a few good mechanics in this world 👍

[@shamilton6328]

I prefer my mechanics to not be coked out of his gourd and actually know what the hell he’s talking about.

[@TheFlyingHambone]

@@shamilton6328 You obviously drive a Chrysler product. lol

[@stonkeykong1064]

@@TheFlyingHambone Be like Scotty and have a fetish to Toyota

[@richardrichard5409]

🤣🤣🤣 Although sarcasm is meant to be the lowest form of wit, that was funny. 😎

[@Mike583]

@@stonkeykong1064For someone who's been working on cars for over 50 years, Scotty should know the different brands very well! When his personal car is a Toyota, & his wife's car is a Lexus, that should tell you something right there!

[@zechariahbassenheim2517]

One of my favorite body styles of the Trans Am.

[@misterbuklau4053]

Its very sleek, clean and sharp

[@hotrod5853]

70-73 Trans Am had one of the best ever body styling.

[@yuriburkel686]

Yes 👍

[@yokoshemp]

An '89 Formula 350... fastest car I ever owned. A Vette in my garage now that is not as fast. Loved the old Firebird... no anti-slip, no anti-lock crap, just 4 wheel disks and a motor that would melt the tires if I so desired.

[@aaronlopez3585]

Scotty that is one drop dead beautiful TA. To me it is one of the most attractive designs to come out of Detroit in the last forty years.

[@justayoutuber1906]

Blech

[@onealutley934]

Thanx!! -owner

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Looks... Muscular.

[@pdennis93]

@@onealutley934 love the black LT1 ram air Trans Ams. I have a 95 that I've owned since 2004. I converted it to ram air in 2008 with an OEM hood and airbox. I see we use similar icons lol. You can see my car on my channel.

[@buttsexandbananapeels]

My buddy had one of these back in the early 2000s. Absolute blast, especially when driving sideways.

[@cannibalsphincter2186]

Finally!! I have the same car,1996 V8 thanks to you, completely rebuilt it. Best 4000 I ever spent

[@MrSuperiorPants]

Good for you man best of luck 👍

[@pdennis1993]

I've owned my 95 Trans am for thr last 17 years.

[@MrSuperiorPants]

What are some ups and downs about your experience with the 4th gen LT1 Trans Am?

[@moexus]

@@MrSuperiorPants fourth gen are a pain

[@rebel9976]

@@MrSuperiorPants Opti, Misfires, Sparkplugs, good, sexy asf

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

ive got an 86.....you will have to pry it away from my cold dead hands

[@karnivorouskirby2062]

Hey Scotty, you answered my CVT question on one of your live streams recently and it was the final push I needed to decide on what car I wanted to purchase. Ive watched a lot of your videos as research on what my next car should be, and it led me to getting a 2018 Honda Civic w/o the turbo engine. The video where you're talking about the 2016 Honda Civic showed me what to avoid with Civics (turbo engine, 2015 and 2014 for cvt problems, 1.5 engine, etc. I just wanted to say thank you for your videos they were a huge help and still continue to be. I hope you have a happy 2021!

[@cordinate81]

If u want great car with CVT get Nissan it will fall apart after 2 years, endless money pit😂😂😂😂😂

[@shockcity28]

Hello, yes the 2L civic are excellent. The last good new honda just dont get the 1.5L accord/crv.

[@Scallywag94]

CVT on my 17 accord sport lasting so far at 90k

[@isaac4273]

Why didn't you get a manual transmission?

[@DarkLinkAD]

@@Scallywag94 90k is nothing

[@BearBudgetTurbine]

We got a 95 firebird this past year. needed some work. Both mechanical and paint. Got her pretty enuf to cruise around this summer. Fun car. Didn't cost much. Looks cool, and we get compliments on it. Don't see too many on the road where I live.

[@jay_r9825]

Beautiful car I have a 97 trans am that my dad gave me originally belonged to him I still have it

[@onealutley934]

Thanx a lot! -owner

[@seshtilirest4748]

I have a 96 trans am that I bought off my grandpa, love the LT1

[@EthanBradshaw]

I'd watch Scotty videos over election news any day of the week!

[@tranz15]

i had a 2000 firebird formula LS-1 V-8 awesome car it would do every bit of the 155 mph on the speedometer wish i still had it .. sold it to my brother

[@ben072009]

Glad you kept it in the family! I have a 2001 formula that's on its last (?) legs (transmission solid, engine has never failed but could use a rebuild after 170,000 miles). It's been a pleasure to own and wish GM kept Pontiac around, or that TransAm Worldwide makes the fire chicken in a more affordable version. Had my car since new. I never hit 155 but did hit 150 once :) I'm gonna miss that subdued but confident stock growl!

[@twincitiesmetrodashcam]

My dad has a 98 Trans Am with a 6 speed manual, I've driven it a couple times, that thing is so fun to drive... and its only got 44K miles on it because its a toy lol

[@mizravenkustoms]

Thats awesome I wish mine was a 6 speed!

[@MS-mr4zm]

Will be worth $$$ one day

[@ShittyCut]

I'm looking at buying one for a daily. I have a 73 for a toy

[@MS-mr4zm]

@@ShittyCut the newer ones are probably a better bet for a DD

[@ShittyCut]

@@MS-mr4zm like the 02s?

[@SpeedDemon0388]

Nice ride! I got a '97 Trans Am, same color, same transmission, except mine's not a t-top and has a cam and valvetrain work done to it, but for 4500, that was the best money spent 4 years ago. I am really impressed of how well the owner kept up with it. Gotta love them 4th gen F-bodies! Never gonna get rid of mine ever.

[@danielcampbell5790]

Our democracy is is a death spiral... scotty kilmer: look at this poniac

[@stevencorrea7982]

To the Republican for which it stand one nation

[@sirbyronthetall9335]

Check out Dr. Steve Turley's YouTUBE channel for some encouragement, hope it helps.

[@stevencorrea7982]

@Potato No the republic is still alive.

[@A.C.71]

You would too if you were making the money he is lol

[@tonyarc9455]

Satan is in charge of this country. :(

[@LLCooLM595]

Right on! I got a 92 Firebird for $1600 when I was 16. Still runs like a dream 4 years later 😎👍

[@paulhansen7667]

Scotty, glad to see that you like the Firebird. I have a '97 that I am currently changing the lifters in. It's kind if a pain to work on but it's the best for flying low down the freeway!

[@Irothelegend1]

I own a 1998 LS 1 V8. I’ve had people come to my house and ask if I would sell it. Bought it for about 3k with rebuilt engine and transmission. I got it checked by my friend who is a mechanic and it checked out. Runs perfect and has had no problems.

[@letterman1994]

Always a good day with a new scotty video

[@timboslice1979]

I've been done with the news for a long time. Screw em

[@GTOberfest]

4th gens are great but 98 - 02 firebird T/As are the best. Beast engines from the box and endless upgrade potential...and pretty damn good gas mileage.

[@jo5173]

HAPPY NEW YEAR SCOTTY! I look forward to more awesome videos!

[@scottykilmer]

Happy New Year!

[@nc7368]

Scotty thanks for your content it’s always great 🔥

[@mikegonzalez8071]

Good day Scotty! I had a ‘99 Trans Am WS6 with the LS1 V8, man do I miss that car! 🏁

[@MikeDunn]

i had a 98 Z/28 LS1 6-speed

[@markrobertson6220]

93 T.A. LT1 with 6 speed. 65,000 miles.

[@shanedoink]

Scotty sounded pretty happy with that Trans Am. Usually not the case when he’s working on a GM vehicle. Good looking LT1 for sure.

[@jayhockley8841]

I have a Black 95 Camaro Z28 Rag top. its a blast !

[@shanedoink]

@@jayhockley8841almost bought one of those about 10 years ago. love my 2002 Trans Am 6sp.

[@TR6Telos]

I had a 73 Lincoln Continental , the smoothist car I ever drove, no problems with potholes . 10mpg driving like a nun.

[@John-mr8ns]

Thanks for throwing some love to the old Pontiac Trans Ams! I picked up a 2002 CETA over the summer and love it. Will keep the AC in mind as well as the aluminum radiators. Thanks Scotty!

[@tomfaz4193]

My first new car was 1973 Firebird, sure it had a few defects right out of the factory but easy to fix. Drums in the rear disc in the front. Back then the engine was easy to work on not like today. Manual transmission. Loved that car, still have dreams about it.

[@r3drift]

my first car was a hot red firebird.. forgot what year but it was preused and a great car overall. The transmission was getting old but it never failed me ever. Wish they would bring this one back.. would be cool.

[@danejohnson8361]

I had a 1997 trans am ws6 with the 6 speed. Definitely my favorite car I've had

[@jonvolvot4263]

Love the videos Scotty.never fail to deliver 👍

[@mermaiddreams83]

Own a 95 trans am with 90k original miles, such a fun car to drive and after doing some bolt ons and performance upgrades to the already powerful LT1 350 it absolutely moves and gets around 22mpg and compliments everywhere I take it, like it so good I bought another 01 firebird with the l36 3800 performance package V6 to use as a daily driver it's also a very nice car and fun and pretty fast as well to be a V6!!!!

[@Reindeer911]

I had a 2000 TransAm WS6 with the Borg Warner T-56 6 speed manual. I LOVE the LS series of engines! On the plus side the car was very tough! On the minus side it's very difficult to really work on the engine without a rack and ability to lower the front subframe.

[@rommel-777]

I want to move to Tennessee to have Scotty review my ZL1 😂 God Bless Scotty!

[@underdogisblue]

I have an old 1988 Chevy 1500 Id love to see a video on it and basic maintains. You're a role model to me and inspire Me to do my own work on my truck

[@MichaelHoward-td9qm]

Scotty Kilmer is like that fun uncle that you look forward to seein at family reunions and talkin cars with

[@23ofSeptember]

My friend had the WS6 package. Thing hauled!!!

[@jamesneary5284]

Scotty I love your videos you bring fun back to driving I drove by 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD for 17 years I had to get rid of it because the frame rusted out , I just bought a 2020 Nissan Frontier pro 4X I know i didn’t listen to your advice about buying a vehicle with new engine and transmission but I’m loving this truck after driving the Chevy this is like a sports car my wife and I needed something with 4 wheel drive to make sure we get to our jobs I the sometimes bad Boston winters keep up the great work and thanks again for the videos 👍

[@AccountantByDay553]

loved the daily news type section about the tire recalls and new SUVs etc. Makes it nice ti watch, entertainment and informative like always!

[@TheLizardKing1967]

I did too and i bought one a year ago. It's called a '94 Celica ST

[@CDG7755]

Thank you Scotty for saving my sanity. Looks like a nice car from my home country! Greetings from Canada.

[@grammyd8361]

I have a 2000 Chevy Camaro SS, 350 engine and I love it! Bought it new and it has almost 97,000 miles on it. Never been wrecked or dented but it too has air conditioning problems. That is all that is wrong with it ever! Still hits 135mph with more to give. MADE IN CANADA!!!

[@edgarm8933]

I’m glad you showed the Lt1 version on your channel ! I bought my 94 Firebird trans am v8 last year for 5k with a 64k miles and it only had one owner (74yrs of age) so it looks brand new ! I’m upgrading the car to make more power as it’s my summer toy car ! I always wanted this car since I was a teen. Now I’m 31 with a career and finally got my car !

[@rebel9976]

heads cam??

[@edgarm8933]

@@rebel9976 not yet. I’m upgrading other parts before that. Got front and rear sway bars. Adding wheels/tires. Then I’ll do heads and cam

[@zaydqasim6740]

hey bro I’m really new to the car scene , how reliable would u say it is and could u use it as a daily driver ?

[@edgarm8933]

@@zaydqasim6740 many ppl use theirs as a daily and seem to be ok. But I can’t tell you from experience. Mine is a weekend car. I use it only in summers and like twice a week if that.

[@cjmarsh504]

1:33 The Charger in the junkyard!🤣🤣😂😂

[@cjmarsh504]

@@jaredhernandez8712 Same car🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@daverodriguez241]

I daily my 2002 beautiful car

[@rabbibacongrease88]

The 3.8 V6 gets 32 mpg. Hard to beat that fuel economy/reliability combo

[@christianmotley262]

Buick power

[@MrSFSTUDIOS]

The 3.8 makes 225 horsepower too! That's more than the 305 V-8 made back in the 80's Firebird! The six has roller cam and roller lifters!

[@Townsendcat2]

Happy new year!!!!!

[@gabrielgabe9135]

Great video and nice car Scotty. I have a 94 trans am GT that wont fire. Changed fuel pump, Optispark, coil and ignition module, spark plugs, cables and battery and alternator. Still same issue, cranks but wont fire.

[@jackbn9353]

Back when I was driving my 1952 Studebaker Champion, I removed the cooling fan. This gave me more horsepower and better gas mileage. Cooling was fine all year long in Pennsylvania, unless I was in city traffic. My solution was to turn on the heater in traffic on the hottest summer days, which extracted enough engine heat to avoid boiling. And, as a young guy, I could handle 120 degrees inside the car. Those were the good old days.

[@petersonanson4300]

10:00 I havent heard from Bridgestone/Firestone tires since the Ford Explorer roll over scandal

[@Mike583]

I remember that well. I watched a video where they took an Explorer to a controlled area. They attached an explosive device to a steer tire. At a designated speed they blew the tire out. The driver knew what he was doing,& brought it to a safe stop! I think the others were over correcting, which caused them to lose control,resulting in them flipping!

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video

[@guysview]

I would want that car with a manual transmission. I never owned a car with an automatic. And I am really old. Child of the 60's.

[@callumchisholm3054]

unfortunately they only offered the 5.7 with an auto, you could only get a stick with the 5.0

[@RoLLingTid3]

@@callumchisholm3054 your thinking of the third gen camaro/firebirds. I have a 96ss with 6speed manual transmission.

[@dave3657]

I thought that way till my knee gave out. Stuck driving automatics ever since.

[@dgxdetailingservicesltd8461]

@@callumchisholm3054 I have a trans am WS6 package with the 5.7 and a 6 speed manual transmission and comes with a Hurst shifter from factory

[@Smithlehoff]

@@callumchisholm3054 yup, thinking 3rd gen. My 94 Trans Am GT has a 6 speed and the 5.7L LT1

[@Ladco77]

Good review. I have a 2000 Trans Am convertible that I bought back in 2008. It's got 165,000 miles and still going strong. I've considered trading it for something newer, but as you pointed out it's hard to find something as much fun without spending a ton more money, and with it's high miles I wouldn't get much for it, even though it's a manual and a convertible. I'd almost rather find another one like it with low miles than spend the money for something less than 5 years old. And considering a new Camaro similarly equipped would run about $45000, I have a hard time justifying replacing mine.

[@pmscalisi]

I have the same problem. I bought my Pontiac G8 new in 2008 paid it off in three years. It’s been pretty reliable and thinking about replacing it with a similarly performing car until you see the $50k price tag.

[@ADDwithJTC]

Those were phenomenal!

[@williamjsmith9877]

My first new car, a 79 TA with WS6 but it had the olds motor, crazy money now.

[@overlordisgoogle8431]

Very interesting video!

[@eddiej1414]

First car was an 87 Pontiac firebird. Got it for 930 bucks. Loved that car for over 7 years ! Had hardly any repairs needed while I had it ❤

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

5:40 The car has a 'face' with pupils and a smile. 😁 Pareidolia at its finest!

[@realhardpolitics-com5124]

Had a 1970 GTOs 455 with 4bbl QuadraJets, gas was under a dollar. Anyway, if I floor it. It create a big cloud of smoke all the way to like 50mph, and the fuel gauge would visibly move. But it required constant plugs, points and tuning. I would work on it every weekend to keep it running correctly. My Neighbors hate me. Later had a similar Firebird like the one you mention, while engine was reliable , the interior was always falling apart, and body had dozen of noises and plenty of water leaks when it rained. May be mine was built in US.

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Great vlog!

[@tedshredz58]

I had a 96 WS 6 T/A. 6 spd. It was built on a Wednesday- not early enough in the week to have one built by hung over weekend warriors, and not close enough to the next weekend for them to be too distracted.... It was the best car for reliability I ever owned, was hard to drive on a highway at the speed limit. If I could find that same car, and it was still in good shape, I’d buy it back. Based on the way I drive, it got almost the same gas mileage as the 2 liter vehicle I replaced it with.

[@exiege]

this man knows his priorities

[@exiege]

thanks scott

[@devastatn]

Fun video Scotty. A whole lot better than that fiasco in DC.

[@trujilloideando13]

Great video lt1's are awesome but really need a lot of maintenance I'm happy with my z28 and slowly restoring it car show finish!👍🏼✌🏼

[@timpayne1057]

Changed the waterpump which means the opti spark went out shortly after. The Achilles heel in those old LT motors.!

[@jaketrevino1659]

Bought my 95 formula in 2009 with 64k water pump went out right away never had opti problems... I still have the car rebuilt motor and trans and still use original opti sensor with new cap and rotor. 101k on it now

[@Cash2112]

@@jaketrevino1659 A vent tube was added to the OptiSpark in ‘95 to allow internal moisture to dry out which helped longevity.

[@samhess8504]

Scotty sounds like a perfect mix of Bill Nye, Marty McFly, and Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon.

[@AnirudhSharma9211]

5:20 "Doing all kinds of stuff" with that Toby face! 🤣🤣🤣

[@fdlb99]

Awesome scotty keep up the good work

[@johnwalck3133]

Yeah, just try changing out those spark plugs in the back 😱😱😱😱😱

[@onealutley934]

Trust me. This I do know. -owner

[@batvette]

Yeah but how often u gotta do that?

[@richardtoth4926]

@Batvette the manual calls for 75,000

[@batvette]

@@richardtoth4926 so not often enough to be a big deal. Im sure with the right tools and experience its not that bad. Like a sidewinder ratchet maybe.

[@richardtoth4926]

@battvette I’m about to do mine in the 96 Formula WS6 with 68,000 miles. Wish me luck!

[@shawney123456]

7:00 correction if you want speed 6.2L if you want speed 420hp not the 5.3L. Thank me later 😁

[@davenutsack6198]

Great stuff

[@ishmaelsantiago8837]

Beautiful car and absolutely good video!!

[@613Builds]

Bird is the Word 💯🔥 I love my old firebird. And I’m Canadian also 😜

[@janeprescott7381]

Hahahaha, like the song.

[@613Builds]

@@janeprescott7381 exactly , everybody’s heard about the bird 🔥🦅 😜

[@janeprescott7381]

Oooo. Ma. Ma ma mau

[@Mike583]

@@janeprescott7381 That was the Revingtons,I think I spelled it correctly! The Trashmen did the bird song, love both of them!😆

[@hudsonduke9916]

Scotty has a love/hate relationship with GM lol

[@PeacefulWinterSled-mz1gk]

81 ta was my first car . Loved it . Just bought a 76 last summer to rebuild can't wait for summer .

[@jamespepper2541]

Good car review, Scotty!!! 😁

[@protector326]

I’ve got a 2000 Z28 SS with a t56 6spd manual. It averages 24 mpg urban driving.

[@79thump8]

What are you gonna get for $7000 these days? 3 Toyota Celicas if you're connected like Scotty.

[@sharonflowershondagirl8187]

Love this guy! Watch him everyday!!

[@nigelclark7360]

Very good stuff Good video

[@ethandennis9601]

I’ve been wanting a firebird for so long. Pontiac is my favorite I swear

[@Kingswood7189]

My favorite under the GM brand. :)

[@ethandennis9601]

@@Kingswood7189 was afraid to say that but yes. One of the best lines from GM

[@misterbuklau4053]

Theyre pretty affordable

[@Tommerd]

I rented a 2020 Dodge Durango R/T. Would never buy one, but man, was it fun for the weekend!!!

[@Argedis]

My first car was a 2001 Firebird and then later upgraded to a 99' Trans Am with the LS1, it was a BEAST

[@DesertDweller1]

I had a '96 hardtop (Lt1) with less than 100k miles about 15 years go. Everything that went wrong during the time I owned it. Cracked dashpad, dropping headliner, loose sunvisors thats couldnt be tightened, headlight motor, plastic park of radiator cracked, air conditioner stopped working, window regulator stopped working, radiator fan stopped working, optispark distributor failure, evap canister lines got clogged, exhaust hanger broke...and a few other things along the way. No biggie. I had a '97 t-top (Lt1) about 10 years ago with 65k miles on it. These are the things that went wrong during my ownership: Leaking t-top, drooping headliner, cracked dashpad, torn seats, leaking water pump, broken transmission mount, failed u-joints...and a few other things along the way.

[@EnlightenedRogue]

Neighbor: “Hey, I’m going live on Facebook because I’m watching that crazy man next door who talks with his arms & makes those car videos.”

[@MikeAkerfeldt]

When Scotty talks, everyone should just shut up and rev up their engiiiiiiiines 😂

[@graemer66]

Sometime ago you did a review on the f body Camaro (not very complementary) mine being Z28 1999. With the LS 1 installed I'm pretty happy with it all faults you noted were true enough. Have upgraded most inbuilt GM issues. Best handing upgrade was buying Founders Lower control arms, Panhard bar, Sub Frame Connectors and the Tower bar. Also better shocks . Graeme in OZ

[@robertoluis9238]

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