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Proud American T/A
Smoky Mountain T/A, 02/26/2006
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I previously owned a 1996 Formula but wanted a convertible. Since I loved the Formula, I bought a Trans Am with only 3500 miles on it from a collector. This T/A is even better than the Formula with incredible acceleration and really too much power. The cloth top is easy to maintain and open/close. The ride is fine although I heard the WS6 handling package makes for a stiffer ride. There really is no need for the WS6 unless you are racing the car. The automatic transmission takes you right to the red line so don't bother with the 6-speed unless that is what you prefer. Why anyone would buy a foreign sports car is beyond me. It is a shame the American mindset has turned to foreign ownership.
One sick car
sic2001, 12/29/2008
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for 5 yrs now and it is awesome! I have put all kinds of aftermarket bolt ons on and dyno'd at 379 rwhp. It's fast and has never left me stranded! I've replaced the fuel pump myself within 2 hrs in the driveway and 150 for parts and find most repairs can be done easily and the info is excellent online. Put good shocks/struts on it, lower it, and youll keep up with the current M3 on twisties it handles so well. I have the navy blue metallic w/tan interior and people act like it's a Ferrari no kidding. 7 yrs old and looks like it could have been released this year. Catalytic converters are covered under warranty for 10 yrs or 100,000 miles.
2001 Pontiac Firebird for sale near you
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- Formula 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $18,995849 mi away
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The BatMobile
BOB BACCHI, 02/16/2016
updated 02/20/2018
2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was very fortunate to find this very low mileage car that is 15 years old. It was garage stored by previous owner for a number of years. The PO had the car completely detailed, oil changed, replaced filters, 4 new quality tires. Looks and drives like a new car. The handling is excellent. The ride is very smooth, no rattles or road noise. Good acceleration for the 3.8 V-6. The driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and bolstered. Access and egress are a bit tight, as the car sits low. The rear seats are very close to the fronts and only small people or children will fit with comfort. Very adequate trunk space for a hatchback. The BatMobile rocks! I bought the car in Hawaii where I live part time and after a year there, had it shipped to my home in La Jolla, CA so it would be garaged instead of under a cover. The original beautiful green-to-blue color paint gets a lot of compliments. The color changes when the sun shines on it. I've been checking the mileage and with normal driving we get about 26 MPG overall. Love the BatMobile!
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Most Misunderstood Automobile
Robison, 10/18/2002
2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2001 Firebird is my 3rd Firebird. Admitedly a niche automobile, as a 52 year old Engineer, I find the 4th generation to be solid, realiable, and a blast to drive. The 200Hp V6 is plenty strong and though not a Transam, I find the average person doesn't know the difference. GM failed to properly market fun features like T-tops and how well the 4th gen are sealed against water leaks.
Trans Am fever
JACKf, 11/13/2002
2001 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have loved the firebird since the inception in the 1960's. I have a 99' firebird and 01' trans am. I love them both and cannot find a car with the same high performance, race car ready, drive. I cannot think of anything bad to say of the firebird.