1997 Pontiac Firebird TransAm WS6 5.7

Summary:

I love it

Faults:

So far, the only things that I had to replace were general maintenance. I just put new brakes on in the front, it still had the factory brakes. I also just replaced the original battery and serpentine belt. I'm currently looking for a motor for the passenger side headlight, it turns, but the gears are stripped, so the light goes up and down, but sounds like a machine gun. Any bird owner knows about this problem.

General Comments:

Simply said, this car rocks. I love it. It looks awesome with the ram air hood and high polished ws6 wheels. Very comfortable and handles great. Take off the tops in the summer and just drive forever. I used to have an 87 Trans Am that was basically the same car, but this one is a little more fun... and a little quicker =)

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd January, 2003

18th Apr 2003, 00:20

Concerning the headlamp covers, we all suffer the same fate sooner or later. Try the brass replacement gears and be done with the maintenance once and for all.

- Brian 98 WS6 Conv.

12th Jul 2004, 14:01

I also had the passenger headlight cover malfunction on my 97 bird.

1997 Pontiac Firebird formula V8, 5.7

Summary:

This is what I call a muscle car

Faults:

I needed a new motor for the headlights.

I had a anti-freeze leak.

The car ran very hot, had to have the timing fixed on the fans.

General Comments:

This was my first car I had and I still have it, and besides the few problems I had with it, I love the car and I wouldn't trade it for anything else.

The car has a lot of power and the suspension is excellent.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th August, 2002

1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 5.7 LS1 V8

Summary:

HIGH PERFORAMCE

Faults:

Seat backing blew out.

General Comments:

Awesome car, no one beats you in a drag race!and turns lots of heads.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th May, 2002

1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 350 V8

Summary:

One tough looking and performing car

Faults:

The rear intake gasket leaked a little oil. I got it fixed under warranty.

General Comments:

This has got to be one of the best looking cars around for a reasonable price.

It always turns heads and gets positive comments.

It has awesome acceleration and handling.

I've never had any problems at all, except for the minor oil leak.

It has cup holders!

It has a lot of rattles.

Tires didn't last too long.

I wish it had the LS1 V8 which is even faster.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd September, 2001

1st Dec 2001, 11:38

The monsoon stereo system is not the best. I had 4 speakers blow, and replacement speakers can only be purchased at the dealership.

1997 Pontiac Firebird Coupe 2 door 3.8 liter V-6

Summary:

High performance, lush comfort, bargain prices - say no more!

Faults:

Rear window defogger relay went out and would only stay on for 30 seconds.

Muffler rusted out and needed to be replaced, but hey - it's Wisconsin.

General Comments:

This is a really great car. Even without the performance package, this car has plenty of "pep". It handles like it was made for the road, no matter what road you're on.

The seats are incredibly comfortable on long drives. I just can't say enough about this car!

90,000 miles for other cars would be a lot, but not this car. I can't tell when it's running or even when it shifts like other cars. Very smooooooooooothe!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 4th May, 2001

28th May 2001, 22:55

That's good to hear about it being a good car. I have found a '97 with 61k miles for $8000 and think it would make a good car for my son. You don't think that a Firebird is too much for a 16 year old, do you?

10th Mar 2005, 12:13

My Car is a 1997 with almost 99,000 miles and it runs great for the v6 it have a lot of pick up and t-tops makes the car a classic.

2nd Mar 2006, 06:58

The first thing I looked at was the crash rating for this car before I purchased mine. For 97 it had a five star driver and passenger crash rating. Nothing wrong with that one bit.

25th Jan 2007, 22:16

To the poster of the last comment -- you put 90,000 miles on your car in 2 years?? wow you must really love to drive!!

In reply to 28th May 2001, 22:55

3rd Nov 2013, 01:01

Don't rush into a buy like that. I just bought a 97 Trans Am with 83000 for 27000. 8000 is a lot, but for the price it would have to be perfect.

1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 Ram Air 5.7

Summary:

Batmans toy car on the weekend!!!

Faults:

Had the car for about 10 months now and the only problem I have so far is the window motor burning out.

Water pump needed to be replaced at the time of purchase.

General Comments:

For the bang for the bucks this is the car to get. Although there's only a few thousands of these WS6 made, it's is very very fast!!! Especially when the weather is cool and the ram air doing its job.

Too bad they're gonna discontinue this car soon. You got the looks and power. All you need to do is get better mods to make this baby run harder.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st December, 2000

19th Apr 2001, 17:01

Everyone knows that the real Pontiac Firebird performance deal is the Firebird Formula with the 1LE package. What makes it so is the fact that it weighs considerably less, approx 500lbs and is 5000 dollars cheaper than a loaded WS6 Trans Am. I personally own a 1997 1LE and a 1987 GTA 2 1979 Tran Am, I guess you could say that I am die hard F-body fan.

I attended the GM High Tech performance nationals and had an opportunity to run the 97 1LE around the high banked oval at Bristol Tenn. With the 1LE suspension I was able to click off some 100MPH laps in completely stock form If you ever get a chance to put your WS-6 on a real race track where you can really stretch it out without fear of the police, I highly recommend that you do so.

Thanks,

Hard core Firebird owner

P.S my e-mail address is RDHTMM1@aol.com please feel free to coment or whatever.