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Yikes, hang on
Neild17, 07/22/2003
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
WS6! Fast, fast, fast! Although I wish I had gotten the 6-speed manual. Micro racers will stall their cars at the light to keep from racing. But, mechanically, this one has been a nightmare. Replaced rear axles at 60,000, headlights constantly were being worked on, most inside lighting has already burned out or has been replaced, stiff ride which if not carefully lifts the rear wheels with the slightest bump - potential severe axle and diff damage if racing on bumpy road. Love the car, but wish Pontiac had done a little more homework on practicality and repair frequency.
It rocks
Swimmerboy, 04/04/2006
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is more fun to drive thing my mom's 2006 mustang. I have be out standing happy with my car. and it has never left me anywere. even after the waterpump went out. i was able to limp her 2 miles home. the only bad thing is she lecks a little oil. but i dont have to add oil between oil changes.
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- Trans Am ConvertibleMSRP: $10,990384 mi away
- Trans Am 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $13,999542 mi away
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $9,800570 mi away
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'97 Trans Am
Sinurgy, 02/28/2002
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I chose to purchase the Trans Am for two major reasons, looks and performance. It has a very sleek yet muscular look. Also the car is simply fast. Power is always available. For the money I cannot think of a better sports car. It easily out performs the Mustang (yes, even the Cobra) and is certainly more rare. While it's performance is about the same as the Camaro, it looks so much better. To get better performance\looks you'd have to head into Vette\Boxter.
the wrong formula?
ex formula drvr, 08/16/2002
1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
bought car new and kept for 5 years with 94000 mi. Had too many problems that ruined the enjoyment of the car. Water pump, oil sending unitleak, pinion seal (2x), intake manifold leak (2x), radio volume control, rack and pinion/tie rod ends - all before I hit 60000 mi. GM should do a better job of making quality cars.
Great Car
firebirdnation, 04/12/2013
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
i actually have the 3.8 firebird w-68 package (ground effects and same trans am wheel/ rim sizes) but you wouldnt think it by they way it looks, handles and performs. I have beaten multiple high end cars and performance cars off the line, down the strip etc such as Corvette Z06 or Camaro z28's. This car is superb. It is my daily driver. Im now at 141xxx and still running strong. Only problem i've had is a small oil leak but thats pretty normal on all cars. Stock the 3.8 push 200hp or so and these cars have tons of potential. Iv added multiple bolt ons (cold air etc) l and full exhaust mods and a performance chip and that alone pushes the RWHP to 380+hp. Phenominal car and handles great too