2002 Pontiac Firebird Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 21 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Although were not thrilled by the cheap plastic interior and poor visibility, the Firebird never fails to serve up plenty of cheap, tire-smokin' fun. May it rest in peace.
Pros
Powerful V6, spectacular V8, true muscle-car performance at a bargain price.
Cons
Boy-racer-in-gold-chains image, cheesy interior plastic, V8 nets sky-high insurance rates.
What's New for 2002
Entering its last year of production, the Firebird gets few changes for 2002. Power mirrors and a power antenna are now standard on all models, and Bright Silver Metallic replaces Blue-Green Chameleon on the color palette.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
FANTASTIC!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
WS-6, Trans am 2 door coupe artic white, 6 speed manual tranny. Great car, fun to drive, very powerful, lightning fast, great sound system, great gas mileage (28 MPG on a 600 mile round trip). Too bad GM stopped building these. This car will blow just about anything off the road. The car turns heads ( young and old )with it's great looks everywhere I go. It's one of the sharpest cars on the road and the SLP exhaust system sounds great. The car sounds so good that I really don't listen to the radio much. I enjoy the sound of the engine. She purrs like a kitten when idleing or driving at road speed but she roars like a lion when you wind her up. I love this car with no plans to trade or sell.
Favorite Features
Powerful engine, good looks, great fuel economy, comfort.
Suggested Improvements
GM needs to bring 'em back!
What A Disappointment
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car in 2002 straight off the lot. I loved this sport, affordable car. It was fine for the first 6 year with only 60k miles on it. Then, things changed. Both window motors burned-out costing $350 a piece. Then the fuel pump, $1000. Finally, it was the use of mid-level oil filters rather than a AC Delco oil filter, that caused berrings and crank-shift damage. Never again!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
My WS6 Rocks!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I love my WS6, it is the best car I have ever owned. I have done some under the hood work and with not a lot of money or wrench time. It's now over 450 horsepower and kills just about everything off the line. The interior is a little cheap and needs some work but the engine totally makes up for it. I have never had a serious problem with the car, and she loves the cold weather and the heat and air work better in this then in my friends BMW. Bottom line the WS6 is an amazing machine and not to mention she looks like a beast in someone's rear view mirror!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
RAM AIR
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I am a car guy who has owned over 30 different cars over the last 20 years. All I can say is WOW! This WS6 TA rules the road. I can't believe Pontiac screwed up the marketing so bad. This is an awesome ride. It is blistering fast and can hold four people. It is the closest thing to flying a jet fighter and can still get 26 MPG. I can't praise its handling enough. Mine ran a 13.10 and it is totally stock and I had never raced before. Pontaic under rated the horse power for sure!
Favorite Features
Power, looks, ram air, and handling.
Suggested Improvements
Free diapers for vette owners after you dust them from stop light to stop light!
2002 WS-6 Trans AM
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is one of the most fun cars to drive. 345 hp at your foot's control and did I mention, 24 mpg. Drives and rides great for a high performance sports car. Makes you feel 17 again.
Favorite Features
Butt pinning torque, right out of the box. Great muscle car looks.
Suggested Improvements
Stiffen up the body from the factory.
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