Used 2001 Pontiac Firebird Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Good with V-6 but go for V-8
Hadula, 09/22/2002
2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
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I'd owned a 2001 firebird and I think it took me one months time to regret my not going in for the V-8 engine. Not that the V6 was bad but it definitely lacked the vroom of the v8. Went on 1000 mile trips (one way) and this car was an absolute delight to drive. Among the most comfortable for long rides definitely. The seating is especially good for such rides. Had some problems with its brake rotors which had to be replaced at 10K miles and seemed like again around 18K miles. Was covered by warranty though. But would recommend it to someone looking for the best looking coupe there is.
2.5 yrs later I still love this car
JET147, 09/30/2003
2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
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I started out leasing this car. I recently bought it because I still love it. I added a flowmaster exhaust, K&N air filter, changed the factory 16" rims to Coddington Shyster 17" rims and put BF Goodrich KDSW tires on it. I run a mix of 2 gal racing 100 fuel mixed with the rest 91 octane. These four improvements have really improved the already excellent performance. Now, I have little tire spinning (even with the tires a little wet), no hesitation or knocking (because of the fuel mix), and with the improved air flow the car is really explosive now. I find the car handles better than most of the reviews I read.
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01' Black on Black LS6 Formula 6 speed
LS6BIRD, 09/20/2008
2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
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Originally owned by Gm Mechanic. Blew up the LS1 at 30k in 02'..replaced with new LS6, added jethot headers and exhaust, lowered on SLP springs with subframe connectors and 4:10 gears. Dyno's 442 hp and gets and amazing 27 mpg on the highway in 6th. I couldn't ask for a better car. Last of the true muscle cars! Don't think I will ever part with it. Only 311 6speed formula's in 01' and its a loaded Black on Black Hurst 6speed. I LOVE IT
01 Formula Firebird
firechkn, 11/15/2003
2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
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I love my car. I never have to worry about being stuck behind a slow driver. Push the gas and go. This car gets geat mileage for a V8, I average 380 per tank. The only downfalls are,is it's too low for my mom to get in and out of easily and there are blindspots from the A posts. I would rather line this car in plastic when I have kids than get rid of it. Best car I've ever owned.
Gotta Love It Baby
gary jones, 12/06/2003
2001 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
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This is my third Pontiac Firebird in a row. Yes, that's right. I started with a 1992, 1997 and now a 2001. All gave good performance, were fun to drive, held their value and easy on the wallet. I have only owned the 2001 4 months. The drive shaft and fuel pump failed on the 97. I was costly to repair, but managable, largly because of the dealership..