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A great American muscle car
TransAmChick, 02/25/2009
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
'97 Pontiac Trans Am. Love my baby! I bought this car used (one owner), and it's now 11 years old, but you'd never know it. It's been very dependable and hasn't given me any major problems, except that I go through rotors fairly fast even though I'm not hard on braking. Obviously not recommended for everyone, but it's awesome to drive. It's my daily driver, and I put about 8,000 miles on it annually. Not too good in the snow, but if you've driven RWD before, you'll know what to expect - Traction control helps. If you have a "beater" and can keep a car like this in the garage in the winter, that's the best option. It's a shame GM doesn't make these anymore; they are sorely missed.
Ram Air TA convertible 97
Raggtoppz, 06/13/2005
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
great looks, super power, good handling for convertible. the ram air is the only way to go. find a used one in good condition and avg miles. fun to drive, fun to clean, and worth the money (avg 12k to 14k). i'm 6'2 and 275 lbs. its pretty comfortable. it would be perfect for someone a little smaller.
1997 Pontiac Firebird for sale near you
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- Trans Am 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $19,800407 mi away
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $9,800588 mi away
- Trans Am 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $13,999591 mi away
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My birdie
hitman, 09/22/2003
1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
All I can say is if you don't have one GET ONE!!! This is the best car I've ever owned. You will never find more bang for the buck and I think it looks way better than a camaro. Never had any problems with it, and it turns heads everywhere. It may only be worth $20 000 on the market but soeone is going to have to dish out a lot more than that to take it away. The last new ones are WAY too expensive. Won't be letting this go unless someone is willing to pay what I think its worth.
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.
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.