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Used 2002 Pontiac Firebird Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2002 Trans Am/Sunset Orange Metallic

Joes2002TA, 05/31/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This Is Pontiac's most exciting vehicle of all time.It has so much performance that it is a big disapointment that it will be discontinued this year.The only area that this vehicle does not excell in would be the fuel economy department.I guess that if you can afford one of these dream cars, you really dony worry about how far it will travel on a tankfull of gas.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

I got a lemon!!!

jmd, 10/29/2005
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased my car new and have had problems since the third month of ownership. Battery was leaking acid after a few months of ownership. Continuous electrical issues; I had the engine compartment fuel box replaced, I'm always replacing fuses. Calalytic converter has been replaced after few months of ownership...is broken again. Was getting 19/29m/p/g now gets 8 m/p/g. Engine noises, nocking noises, fuel intake issues; the interior door panel split. Poor support from Pontiac/GM. I have a stack of services/repair invoices over an inch thick. It's sad because it was my dream car.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Can you say "loose tolerances"

WS6er', 01/14/2003
2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful

Fully loaded 6spd Ram Air WS6 Dissipointed. Suspension is set up for drag racing, not road racing (salivion life). Anoying "squat" when on gas or brakes (car is LOOSE). PISTON SLAP problem at cold startup and lifter noise! At startup 5-10 (hollow scrap/knock) This is your pistons cocking sidways in the cylinder bore until the pistons expand enough to narrow the tolerance. Also, the 6spd manual is a P.O.S. It shifts harshly, binds up, and you can directly from 6th to 3rd to pass someone! It also exibits gear rattle at the bottom of 1st and 2nd

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4 out of 5 stars

Puter shark

Richard merrill, 06/11/2019
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Shark 2002 base Firebird w/ leather and power seats a lot of upgrades and a convertible fantastic to drive and look at very strong v 6 sounds great

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Completely Satisfied

FIREems71, 03/15/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am really going to miss this car being on the market, maybe one day it will make a come back like the T-Bird

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