Trim Report

Pontiac Firebird Formula1989

Includes:FBIRD|Formula
$1,999
Starting From
46
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 46 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,999
Max $77,500
From $1,999
Fresh

Formula Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$15,000
$15K–$50K
10 listings115,000 avg miles
Formula
From$1,999
46 listings|$2K–$78K
Trans Am
From$3,999
105 listings|$4K–$102K

1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula Pricing

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Where to Find Pontiac Firebird Formula

Location data for all 1989 Pontiac Firebird trims combined

27States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (23%), but the remaining listings are spread across 26 other states nationwide.

Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1989 Pontiac Firebird trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 21 complaints for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
21
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 21 issues reported over 1 model years, seat belts problems are the most common for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Seat Belts6
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
03Engine And Engine Cooling2
04Steering2
05Equipment2
21 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1989 Pontiac Firebird trims

18–20mpg combined
·
15-17city
·
23-25hwy
·
$3,400-$4,550/yr

The 1989 Pontiac Firebird delivers 18 to 20 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Trans Am - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Trans Am - Manual 5-spd
18mpg
5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Formula Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula

How does the Formula compare to other Pontiac Firebird trims?

with 46 listings tracked, the Formula sits in a specific spot in the 1989 Pontiac Firebird lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1989 Pontiac Firebird page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1989 Pontiac Firebird Formula?

Budget for standard Formula maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Pontiac Firebird Formula?

The best model year for the Pontiac Firebird Formula comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Pontiac Firebird overview.

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