Trim Report

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am1996

Includes:FBIRD|Trans Am
$6,000
Starting From
96
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 96 active dealer listings as of

Min $6,000
Max $102,000
From $6,000
Fresh

Trans Am Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$6,000
$6K–$29K
11 listings65,909 avg miles
Formula
From$1,995
60 listings|$2K–$49K
Trans Am
From$6,000
96 listings|$6K–$102K

1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Pricing

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Where to Find Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Location data for all 1996 Pontiac Firebird trims combined

26States

Illinois has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1996 Pontiac Firebird trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 43 complaints for the 1996 Pontiac Firebird, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
43
Complaints
5
Crashes
4
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 43 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes, hydraulic problems are the most common for the 1996 Pontiac Firebird. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic10
02Electrical System8
03Engine And Engine Cooling5
04Power Train4
05Seats2
43 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1996 Pontiac Firebird trims

18–20mpg combined
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15-17city
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23-28hwy
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$2,200-$2,450/yr

The 1996 Pontiac Firebird delivers 18 to 20 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city28 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Trans Am Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

How does the Trans Am compare to other Pontiac Firebird trims?

The Trans Am occupies a distinct position in the Pontiac Firebird range. See how it stacks up on the 1996 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?

Budget for standard Trans Am 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 Trans Am?

For the Trans Am, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Pontiac Firebird buyer's guide.

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