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Ras, 04/29/2016
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
First off this car in stock form is an absolute treat and if you are looking for a fun daily driver in good to mildly bad conditions this car will deliver in spades. Just don't expect to roll it out during a blizzard or something without the proper tires, it's performance in the snow is nothing to write home about. However, on a nice dry day this car will put a smile on your face without dropping a single cent on modifications. The interior is classic GM which is to say, plastic and somewhat cheap but it is very friendly to the driver and will give you a powerful feeling the moment you get behind the wheel. The aggressive styling of the exterior, particularly with the WS6 package(which included a hood and some other goodies), makes this car stand out from all others as a real eye catcher. Now if you find yourself bitten by the performance bug, the 5.7 liter LS1 V8 takes to bolt-on modifications like a fish takes to water, it is possible to modify this car without internally changing this engine to over 350 whp on a good tune(mods would include headers, underdrive pulley etc). The (1993-)2002 Trans AM WS6 is a treat to drive and great to own, a fantastic car that unfortunately was met with lukewarm reception due to the times and I would recommend it to anybody looking to not only join a community of enthusiasts but also drive what is quickly becoming the greatest performance dollar to horsepower ratio you will find on any platform from any auto-maker!
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Good, Cheap, Fun.
nwittig54, 06/17/2013
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
This was the second car I ever bought and have owned it for about two years now. I got it with about 73k on it and am now about 83k. It's been a reliable car but the previous owner did not take care of it at all. The build quality of the interior is a little cheap but the seats are super comfortable and the car hugs the road perfectly. The only major issue I've had, like with all GM V6's, was the intake manifold gasket. Upon replacing the car drove like it was brand new. I will never sell this car and it is about to become my weekend car. I get compliments from people all the time. Also, beat some punk in a Supra to give you some perspective... my car is bone stock.
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1 word "FANTASTIC"
natedavis, 01/30/2011
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this '02 Base model (4spd automatic) Firebird with 87k miles on it and you would have sworn it was new. Even though it's just a V6, this thing still has a lot of power (205HP) stock and handles amazingly on the road at any speed. Hugs the road like no one's business. Sounds great. Super comfortable and very durable interior. Great looking exterior! Only thing I've had to do to it was replace the fuel pump at 92k, other than that it's been great! I paid $4,200 for this car, but after driving it, I would GLADLY pay double that for another one! All I can say is I found the car that no matter what else I own, will always be in my driveway!
r8 gr8 m8 8/8
Tyler, 01/06/2016
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Im 17 years old, but this is my 3rd car, and is by far the best. It is extremely comfortable to drive, the seats are amazing. The sound system is pristine for being a 14 year old system. I love driving it. Before I got this car, I used to drive my dads car, a 2014 Cruze, every chance I got. I haven't driven his car since I got this car. We replaced the throttle body when we got the car, and haven't had any major issues since then. Its not very hard to work on if you like to work on your cars yourself. All in all, its an amazing car. The only complaint I have is the cupholder. There's only 1 up front, and its not deep enough. Other than that, 10/10. Its great.
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Pontiac Firebird y-87
John Richmond, 09/27/2020
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
V-8 or v-6 that’s the only decision you need to make. Because they’re two different cars. V-8 cars are Hi Performance Machines period. V-6 cars like mine are not. Yes v-6 cars have surprising power, Yeah they corner great, Yeah they’re great highway cars. All on 87 octane. The V-8 cars need Premium gas. Have High insurance rates. There’s no way to have that power and not use it. Because the car is very fast. So you got to watch out for the cops. Both cars are terrible in the winter. I park mine for the winter months. The v-6 six cars look good, And have decent performance, mines got a great Monsoon 8 speaker stereo. Holds the road like it’s on a rail Great seats, And 30 miles a gallon on the highway. And insurance loves to be v-6 they’re both great cars I’ve had both. If killer performance is your thing then definitely get the V-8. If it looking good is your thing than the V-6 is your car. Remember it goes from 0 to 60 in 7.2 seconds. The Y-87 option on the V-6 cars gave you a 3.42 10 bolt posi, trans Am steering box, dual exhaust, and Four wheel disc brakes This option made the Firebird a great car. Thanks for listening cheers from Ann Arbor.
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I've owned the 01, 6 cylinder convertable since 02
Bryan, 01/15/2016
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've had the car a long time and it's been my daily driver. I've lusted after the WS6 for a long time. About a month and a half ago I was telling my wife about a 02 WS6 Collectors Addition with 27k miles on it in Dallas. She told me to go get it. I flew in and bought it and drove it 1,200 miles home. I really like my firebird. I'm in love with the WS6!! It gets very good mileage for the size of the engine. It can get over 110 mph very very quickly. And the ride is better than I could have imagined. I thought it would be like my normal car. It isn't.. Its the same but different. I can't describe it. It had blown speakers when I bought it. I put an upgraded system in it regardless of it being a collectors add.. I doubt I'll ever sell it.. And now it has the nice mp3 connections and everything you'd expect with an upgraded system with an added base speaker. I can't say enough about this car.. I was going to use it as a daily driver but after I 1st drove it I realized I had to keep my old car as the daily driver and allow this one to be the fun car! Its beautiful!
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This car rocks...
Maureen Shaw, 05/11/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have always been a huge fan of the Firebird and while I own an older 1991 it did not deter me in any way from acquiring a (sister) for her.Not only is the handling in this little beauty as good as it could be it get's better the body style, engine and comfort FAR outweigh anything I could have imagined. .I test drove a '91 when they first came out and scared the wits out of the poor dealer at the time so now naturally I own one.I get a lot of compliments on my older one and I have to admit I do prefer my older one but for sheer horse power and comfort I have to say you people at Pontiac DON'T horse around when it comes to STYLE!! Keep up the great work!!
nice car
cama97, 08/01/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is the best car to drive. fuel economy is great when you consider the power it puts out. it is very comfortable for 2 passengers and the t- tops are great, you essentially get a convertable without convertable problems. The price was great when you think of what you can get in that size for that price. A vw bettle?
One of the best cars ever built
Sarah, 02/12/2018
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This was my very first car when I turned 16. When we got the car it had a spun bearing (which is very common for the 3800 series 2 due to the low oil pressure it runs) so me and my dad rebuilt the engine. It drove amazing both before and after our modifications. We put a Comp Cams cam shaft in it, boosted the compression ratio to 10.3 to 1, shaved the heads down, and got a sweet tune from Intense Racing. From the interior of this car to the exterior, it is a very sweet ride. The curves of the car make it stand out among all these newer cars. There's nobody out there making a sports car any where near as nice as this one. I wish they would bring it back!!!
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Really Like it so Far
DWayne, 05/05/2006
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had it 3 months....it sat at the dealership for 6 months for some reason. Midlife crisis caused me to by it. It is fast as hell.
What A Disappointment
Caligirl, 03/15/2009
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2002 straight off the lot. I loved this sport, affordable car. It was fine for the first 6 year with only 60k miles on it. Then, things changed. Both window motors burned-out costing $350 a piece. Then the fuel pump, $1000. Finally, it was the use of mid-level oil filters rather than a AC Delco oil filter, that caused berrings and crank-shift damage. Never again!
Gotta Love It
Play With Fire, 07/23/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a fun vehicle to drive. 200 horses is plenty to get around town...and occasionally out run some other cars. The steering is great and makes corners a blast. T Tops are a must for this car.
formula review
SunsetHawkSelena, 11/19/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
comfortable, 29mpg on the highway with a 6speed, faster than most anything on the road, a real looker
Perfect
Feather, 04/29/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Shocks perfect. No bumpy rides. Fuel engine quality exellent. Perfect V8 cylinder engine quality. Exterior design is excellent and the Reliability is unbelievable. The confort is unspeakable as well as the interior design. It is the most fun to drive vechial.
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!
Kristen, 05/01/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
i have travled many places with this vehicle and am very proud of its performance.
Could be great with some improvements
ajax, 09/03/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The pontiac 2002 Firebird TransAM coupe has the looks that make you just want to stare at it when you see one. I suspect the Ram Air would put most sports car lovers over the top with envy. There are some negatives that come with the acolades. Three issues in particular are the way the car idles when standing still with the car in drive and foot on the break.( shaky ). The second problem is the Rotors warp frequently. Suspect bad manufactured pads cause extream heat friction that cause the warpage. The third item is the Head lights make alot of noise when closing them. ( Bang! ) Otherwise a great car looking car with excellent speed when you need it most.
FB2K02 apr2006
G Robinson, 04/17/2006
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
enjoy ride, sporty looks, and having the T-tops for cool evening after dinner drives. The monsoon equalized hi-fi and CD system works great and I use it with XM radio.
Couldn't be happier!
Shena02, 04/06/2003
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a '99 Firebird and am exremely pleased with it. I love the body style and detail of the car, also the interior design. It runs smooth and turns heads everywhere I go! After driving this car I couldn't picture myself in any other type of car. I plan on upgrading to a 2002 soon.
Last of the Birds!!
Aj kirchhoff, 08/11/2016
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Im proud to have one of the last Firebirds. With just 77k mikes, I try to keep them low... its the last hatchback with Ttops. 14 years, heads still spin. Shes in mint condition, runs great! Thinking of adding a performance chip and remote start to make it quicker, but does it??
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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
Beautiful performance
louisky123, 06/03/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Have a '99 V6-5M which has been great and just bought a '02 V6-5M to keep for eternity since GM has lost its mind and decided to stop making them. What a bargain price for this well equipped vehicle. Big, powerful V6, smooth- shifting 5 speed, 4 wheel ABS, great sound system, wide 16" wheels and tires, and same great look as the V8 (better in my opinion than the slighty gaudy Trans Am). Highly recommend the 3800 performance package to get the dual exhaust and Torsen limited slip differential (huge improvement in the traction department).
Hate to See it GO
Top Off, 07/13/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What a CAR, None like it on the road, for feel and comfort, I drive mine hard and fast. AND IT HANDLES IT. Been a Firebird owner for years and it just KEEPS GETTING BETTER, Shame it is not coming back, WAKE UP GM!!!!!
Why stop making these things???
Tommyb11, 07/28/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Recently bought a loaded 02 base coupe, just an unbelievable car. Looks, performance, and features all well worth the price... Get compliments all the time, and it's a blast to drive also.... why are they being discontinued??? This is Knight Rider's car!!!!
I love my WS6!
Jamie Miles, 08/01/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is what a muscle car is supposed to look and drive like.
Awesome
darklord752, 03/24/2004
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It handles great. even though it is only a v6 it has great power. I love these cars.
Firebird's Forever
Tyler, 03/05/2003
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I own a 2002 Standard Firebird with the Sport Appearance Package, It is a GREAT car for summer cruising with the T-tops out. My car is Pewter Metallic and 4 speed automatic transmission. This car is perfect for a teenager who wants to be seen. I would recomend this car everyone and make sure to get one before there all gone!!
Power, Performance, Fun and Romance
T/A lover since '74, 03/19/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Pontiac Firebird is fun to drive, with a muscular V-6, 16 inch wheels, and four disc anti-lock brakes. This car is meant for serious drivers only. The handling is superb, responsiveness is excellent, and the cornering is great. The car is sexy and I get compliments all the time. I opted for the optional six year/sixty-thousand mile warranty, I plan on keeping this car till death. If you're thinking about it, go for it. This car is well worth the money and insurance.
How dumb can GM get!
Cancerman, 03/19/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my black 3.8l 5M Camaro some months ago and still love it. Bargain performance. Great fun to shift. 205 horsepower blows away the pitiful little more expensive imports.Love the look--sleek and sexy. Seating is adequate, although sometimes difficult to see the gauges unless the wheel is positioned correctly. It's a shame that GM can't see the value in this excellent product.
2002 Pontiac Firebird Collectors Ed.
Quentin Thomas, 06/24/2006
2002 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The drive of this vehicle was great, but the performance and reliability were not that great at all. It was a automatic and it had transmission trouble, it had brake problems numerous times. The electrical system was messed up. and the t-tops leaked. In the short time that I did own this car, it was in the shop a good fourth of that.
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firehawk, 03/19/2002
2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 2dr Hatchback (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great engine in this car and ride and handling is just right for me, but the build quality from GM continues to be poor.