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Used 1997 Pontiac Firebird Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Chadwick, 05/24/2003
1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
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This car is awesome. Its sleek design and stylish looks combined with the raw power of the engine make this car one of my favorites.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

big bang for low buck

stankemp, 09/10/2002
1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
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I have 138000 miles on the car now. Specs are :Formula pkg+sport suspension+6 speed. Tires replaced with Dunlop Sport 9000s-no hydroplane , big bite in the curves. Everyone in the family likes to drive this car! Some early problems with wiper controls/speed control and headlight motor. Also need to replace a stress cracked windshield.No problems since 25k miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

97 Formula Hatchback

Joshua Williams, 02/03/2003
1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great style, unexpected great gas mileage for a v8, gut wrenching torque, great fun ripping through the gears, rides nice, great interior layout, handles any curve you can throw at it, lots of third party support for this vehicle, an american icon, FAST!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car!

BP, 06/24/2006
1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
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Gas mpg on the road right now is really nice! It is very fun to drive! Love the pop-up lights and the power of the engine! 3.8 L with 200 hp what's not to love? If I wanted to I could easily boost the hp on this thing. Why do that though when it gets such great mileage for a sporty car (we ain't talking about a honda civic or anything this is a firebird). If you don't want one or don't like the one you have sell it! someone else will though!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Fun Car!!

B4May, 06/06/2006
1997 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been driving this car for 6 years and I still love it as much as I did the day I got it. Rides a little rough, but it's a sports car after all. Love the steering wheel radio controls - I'm forever spoiled and will never drive a car without them. Also love the great orange dash lighting. T-tops are very fun, but I don't use them as often as I could because they are kind of a pain - manual removal and have to store them in the trunk, so it must be empty to do so. I have had problems with the spark plugs - mechanics complain because they are difficult to change. Back seat is small - but again, it's a sports car, so you don't buy it for hauling people or cargo. Super fun to drive!!

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