2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am // REVIEW! (30,000 miles!)
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- Опубліковано 24 лис 2021
- This time we have a very special review on a cherry 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am which was built in the last month of production, making this one of the last ones to ever roll off the assembly line.
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Bought my trans am about a year ago with 76k miles. Best car I’ve ever owned hands down. So glad these are finally getting some time in the spotlight!
I honestly wish they were still around. By the body kits they made for the gen 5 and 6 it would have been amazing!
Man, same. They are great cars
i am massivly jealous. atleast i got a base model i got with 30k miles tho BUT IM STILL JEALOUS!!!
As an everyday car or just cruising on occasion?? I wonder about the practicality of getting something semi-old like that if its still pretty unused.
I imagine parts rarity causing increase in maintenance prices... but if its in good enough shape maybe maintenance could still be minimal
hey so i can kinda answer this for you. i dont own a trans am but i do have a 93 3.4L v6 firebird and i can tell you they are very reliable cars. my firebird is my daily and its just a dream to own, parts arent the worst to get but i know its super easy to get parts on say a '02 trans am. i recommend watching review videos for further detail. @@julioxstaticv3782
The most beautiful car ever made right there
Very nice car, and tastefully modded too. I wouldn't change a thing. Its nearly a twin to my 1999 TA Firehawk.
Thank you again for doing my bird justice.
It was my absolute pleasure! I hope to see it many more times at local shows Shane!
@shanedoink Great video! I had to run out to my shop and make sure mine was still there! I have a WS9 like yours, and also an 08/02 build date, but mine has 2k more miles! Also in Texas! I like your wheel set up and then the red Trans Am with black overlay for the subtle look. Beautiful ride, would love to see and hear it in person!
Beautiful TA!!
@@transammusclemachine9386 thanks brother.
@@shanedoink she's a beautiful car.
I own a 2002 TA that I bought in 2011. I have driven for 147,000 miles and she still runs fast.
Had a 94...black T-Tops 5.7...drove it all over the USA on vacation....s got a few tickets.....had it for 10 years. In my 60's now.....miss my baby...In my time "We build excitement...Pontiac" Also had 3 Gran Prix and 2 Gran Am's.
I would have had my fair share of tickets myself. Very easy car to drive too fast for sure!
Very tastefully done T/A.
I know the owner of that car. Dude has mad skills in a manual shift car. Makes that T/A feel faster than it is.
Omg it's a true classic. Head turner in any era. If you want more power you can certainly make it more powerful.
I bought a 2002 WS6 new and still have it. Has just under 13k miles on it. All original except Flowmaster catback.
That is a time capsule!
Man, I loved these cars. Particularly the WS6.
They are becoming increasingly rare too. They used to be everywhere but now? And a clean one like this? A unicorn.
@@TheDutchTexan Most of them I see are very ragged out.
I have a unicorn lol.
@@timothythomas1737 LOL
I bought my ‘98 WS6 25 years ago. Black with a 6 speed. My only regret is selling my ‘79 Formula when I did it.
Used to have an 01 love those cars so much. Unfortunately, I totaled it in 2011 or so, and at that time, my family was struggling, so we used the insurance money to take care of the bills. Never got another after, but man, they are sweet cars. Mine was exactly like that, tripple black trans am.
You took care of the most important thing so don’t ever knock yourself for that! I hope you might find yourself in another one or keep the memories alive and start new ones with another car.
@TheDutchTexan yeah fam over any car, people over cars, but I did love that trans am, dope cars😎
I own a 2002 WS6 Trans Am with 18k miles hardly ever drive it. But when I do. The thumbs up are everywhere.
They have such a presence! And seeing them in this condition is a rarity!
Mine is a 02 WS6 convertible in the Pewter color with only 12,400 original miles!
Awesome car!
That is a very very very very cool car, I love them. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!
He loved this and was so happy he’ll yeah that’s what dreams are made of
Buddy had the new of these and looked so good in black. Way better than my New Edge mustang ever did.
lol love this dude!! he's very excited
I enjoy the heck out of cars, that's for sure.
It’s my dream car since I was little kid but hard to find one in good condition today it’s very good video man nice review ♥️
I appreciate it. And yes, these cars you either find in really nice condition or completely roached it seems!
Another Firebird has started gaining in popularity.
It's the Gen Four v6 version.
It's much easier to drop a 6.0 LS in one of those years than any of them.
Believe me,...cloning will be a big issue with these cars.
So if you're a purist,...keep a very close eye on the numbers!
Man, that's a clean one!
Super clean. A total unicorn really. You just don’t see them like this anymore. Let alone with 30,000 miles on it!
He's having soo much fun
That I was! I like most cars, but a select few I really have a connection with. This was one of them!
She's in good shape and sounds so good!!!❤
Last Saturday I bought a ‘98 trans am with a special dark blue/purplish metallic paint and it’s the best car ive ever had god im in love it has a bunch of engine mods from previous owner aftermarket exhaust rims and radio mint interior low miles god bless the trans am
That is awesome! I hope you are enjoying it!
Ahh!!! Navy Blue Metallic - RPO code 28U. Keep that color looking sharp. Its unique and sweet how it moves on a sunny day. Great find on that TA, hope you never sell it. Do you have it on the gram?
@@shanedoink haha thanks man I plan on keeping it sharp and adding some sweet stuff into it later on and yeah I just posted some pics of the bird my ig is same as yt name
Pictures rarely show the purple hue you see in person. I want to get one, paint it purple, make it handle better if needed and love the hell out of it.
Used to driving cars that turn on a dime and I'm afraid this will handle more like my 70s land yacht Pontiac ;)
Have fun for all of us that don't have one yet. :)
@@zakuraayame5091 they do tend to have some body roll. Lowering spring and sway bars take care of the issue. A ton of fun to drive.
Great video man !
I appreciate it!
Absolutely agree the trans-am with ws6 looks menacing compared to the Camaro SS slp. My kids missed out on these pony cars. In my kids words “ there old”!! 😂😂
LOVE THIS CAR !!! PONTIAC IS MY DNA FORM !!! SUPER GOOD VIDEO !!!
I appreciate it!
LOVE THE VID BRO IM GETTING ONE
You're going to have fun!
That car is so clean!
I have an 02 TA Convertible in Maple Red Metallic, (1of 9) I was happy to discover mine also has the LS6 block!!I love the sleeker look on the non WS6 hood as well. I bought mine 2 years ago and ironically it turned 30,000 miles on the way home….I now have 37,000 miles on the clock…
It is so cool that there are others with similar low mileage! I bet it looks just as clean as this one!
Showroom…..
I have a 02’ Trans Am Firehawk, had it 10 years, 50k on the clock. Love it!
such a good review
I appreciate it! So glad I got the opportunity to drive it!
Not gonna lie, this car can scream MERICA!! 🇺🇸🦅🔥
The more you opened up that engine the more joy you showed and I've always wanted a ws6 when your were rhapsodizing I got a huge hit of positive vibes, I thank you for that.
My pleasure! This was definitely one of the cars I connected with!
Awesome seeing north Texas content
I appreciate it! Love doing these when I can!
ive got a third gen,but love the 4th gens too...that car is CLEAN
Wanted a ws6 so bad but settled for a 02 z28 1 owner for 7800. Couldn't pass up the deal😊
Sometimes the deals are the reason you got what you got!
Gotta respect the sleek beak! Don't tell the guys who worship the ws6 but...they really aren't any more rare than a non ws6 package. The production numbers are basically identical, nearly every 2002 trans am was a ws6 while the 98s were nearly all base t/a models.
I own a base 99 and a 01 formula, the formula 4th gen is FAR more rare than any trans am. Hell a ws6 formula is the real unicorn.
It doesn't matter what flavor it is, the 4th gen f bodies are criminally underrated. They were dirt cheap forever and neglected. Now they sell for more than c5s and I see why. It's more raw, more connected, harder to find in good condition and lower production. Great cars, future classics that can be enjoyed everyday today.
FINALLY someone that gets it!!!! Couldn’t agree more. This is my 3rd 4th gen “Firebird” and yes too many people worship an RPO code. Tell them there was a WS6 Formula they look confused. Sure it has a cool hood, bigger wheels and beefier sway bars. Line these up for a 1/4 and it’s a drivers race. A lot of WS6 owners throw a lot of shade to the real unicorn the Firehawk. Most people that know nothing about these cars think a WS6 is every single 98-02 TA they see. Happens all the time when I’m out and someone talks to me about my TA.
At the end of the day a Formula, TA with or without the WS6 option is the same car. I bought a low mile, 6 speed car that was blk on blk and mint in my price point. All TransAm bodied WS6 packages and Firehawks were on the list, but the car had to be right, no matter what the trim was. Just as long as it had low miles, 6 speed and was blk.
Again thanks for commenting and getting it.
@@shanedoink I actually prefer the look of the base or Firehawk hood. My TA came with a trufiber WS9 hood brand new, it's in my office. I really have no desire to put it on either bird...But yes, there's a disconnect in terms of what a RPO code even is. People think my formula is a V6 which I understand but they also think my TA is!
I bought my formula first, same reasons as you...I wanted a black interior 6 speed. Then I found a really low mile well kept TA at a great price and couldn't resist. The production variances on these cars are wild, my formula is MUCH faster than my TA. I have a staggered 18 inch setup on the TA and stock wheels on the formula, I honestly think the square smaller setup feels better. Now I am running 245/45r16s on the formula and 265/35r18 and 285/35r18 turn in is faster and it actually hooks better with more sidewall, running an identical tire.
Maybe I'm crazy, I've always liked the more subtle look. To me, a formula is my favorite 4th gen. You get the popups, way nicer firebird interior (vents, seats, gauges, colors) without the extra TA weight. And you don't have to look like a catfish. Hell I'd buy a lt1 trim Camaro today for the same reasons
@@tommyistommy yeah my 01 base TA (bought new) felt faster than the formula I had and even this TA I currently own(both no mods and 1 owner cars). And it was faster than a fair amount of the more desirable optioned SS, WS6 and Firehawk cars. Some of the “production variances” as you said are very evident. Some come off the assembly line just faster and there’s no explaining why. I feel like that was the case with 87-93 Fox body stangs as well.
As it is, I’m glad there are still a few sleek beak fans out there. I won’t argue that collectors view WU8, WU6, WS6, 1LE are the codes most wants. But at the end of the day, no matter the RPO codes, the one that matters - LS1. 98-00 cars. Thanks Tommy - find me on IG @shanedoink
Nice ride
Beautiful car man! I like those wheels too!
It’s done and kept very well! So much fun to drive as well!
you know which wheels the are?
@@jeffhobbs1729 no idea!
I love the look of the non ram air TAs
They’re so clean!
February 2024 and I have one of these 2002 trans am cars (made in March 2002 there must be one the last ones ever made that is still on the road) .. here in the state of Maine usa. I am open to ofiers on it if anyone would like to buy it. It is 75,000 miles and is in excellent condition overall with a few scratches on the paint... And a shoe box size dent in the rear quarter panel thanks to a small Christmas tree falling into the side of the car... The vehicle as a clean and clear title and has never been in a crash or accident and is mechanically perfect and fully loaded and is in Champaign silver with t-tops etc had asked the flowmaster dual exhaust system to give you the full tail pipes fully functional and a k&n or a metal air filter of some description at the front.
Very nice car!
Agreed, it was super clean!
i gotta get one. these will be worth 100k for certain ones in the future. Its discontued now but they couldn't come out any new generation in the future that will look better than this yesr model. they are more attractive than the current camaro and plenty of corvettes of past
2:39 cool as hell
What's the exhaust set up
Klinkt lekker hoor!!!
Zeker!
Gotta get me some tips for my 2000 ws6. I have the speed engineering axle dump and it sounds great but I need them tips😂
5:58 i used to feel i had to hsve ram air but on black ones the base hood looks better its sleeker and looks newer
I love it and missed the firebird. Anymore Thanks. Death as Oldsmobile
Would have been so cool to still have had the Firebird next to the Camaro!
My only issue with these, 25-30 years before these, We had 455 Poncho powered F-birds. Im old. I appreciate each division having there own HO V8. You dig?? I do love these too. The Coleman cooler interior plastics, not so much. I have no need for chips in keys. Or skip shift. But that is a badass T/A!!
Gotta love the classic 70' firebirds. Im a 90s kid btw 😅
Im not too familiar with parts brands... but some of these things are aftermarket right? Like the brakes maybe??
Just asking out of curiosity of how many of these good assets came with the car already... how much of your hype comes from the cars original parts lol
What brand of catback does this car have
My favorite car as a youngling wish they were still around
Also I could tell ur in Texas haha looks almost like my hometown rowlett
Sheeshhhhhh
That car is fucking sexy.
Agreed!
my 2002 WS6 is literally my favorite thing in my life, sorry babe.. could always get another girlfriend.. but there's precious few affordable Firebirds left with low miles and showroom condition and I got mine
What is the wheel set up? And is their any rubbing with it being lowered?
18s C5 deep dish, 9.5 up front 10.5 in the back on 305s. Fenders we’re rolled so no issues at all with rubbing with it being lowered.
Nfs high stakes brought me here ❤
The nostril hood completes that car plus no black rims silver is best
Any big differences between this and ws6?
No, they both have the same LS1 engine, same trans options.
The WS6 package will have the ungraded 17 in wheels, ram-air hood (giving it 15 HP more(20 HP more on 96-97 LT1 cars)), and the suspension - via thicker sway bars. Shocks might be different but not 100% sure.
Are these cars reliable I need help deciding should I get a Lexus sc 400 a Honda prelude or a firebird I would love it if someone would give me honest feedback thx
They are all older cars so unfortunately there is no one size fits all answer. It is the best vehicle that you can find and have a boatload of money available when things go wrong.
Reliable - the LS1 is indeed, just do the required maintenance. The car as a whole, different story. If you want a “reliable” car, buy the Lexus SC or Honda Prelude (which I had a 1992 Prelude S and loved it, fun and reliable). This is not my daily driver so it does not see daily use. Just understand these were built cheap, like most domestic cars designed in the 90s. If maintained properly it will last. But how did the previous owner(s) care for the car? That’s the unknown. Again, if it’s not your daily, go get one of these. Just know the higher miles, X amount of previous owners - cars out there will potentially lead to a car you find having more and more issues. In this case I found a 1 owner car that garage kept it. Hope all that helped.
If you are capable of turning wrenches (or hiring help) it’s a great car to own, rock solid engine and the 6 speeds are very stout as well, in my case I’ve driven my ws6 about 40,000 miles (got it with 77k now it’s coming up on 120k) in the last 5 years and it’s given me a few headaches but it’s been well worth it, aside from having to replace the clutch once and get rid of the 10 bolt rear after a couple toothless ring gears for an s60, all I’ve done beyond regular maintenance is an alternator and a power steering pump, oh and knock sensors but I was already getting in there for the ls6 intake swap, other than that and a couple other little odds and ends I’ve had and am still having a blast with mine!
Cant beat American muscle 😎
Best bang for the buck!
I love the Firebird Trans Am. I used to have a 1996 Trans Am. I'm currently looking for a 98-02 W68 Firebird, but hearing you say the V6 doesn't get all that much better mpg than the V8 perhaps I should look for a 98-02 Trans Am instead. It's just the prices on these cars are getting nuts. I can afford one...I just don't want to spend that kind of money right now 😄
Btw, your smiles are reaction we're freaking great! Pontiac, driving excitement!
All I can tell you is that I went ahead and coughed up the money for a 2000 Trans Am, and I am really happy with it. At first I wasn't willing to pay the higher prices, especially since I grew up with these and remember when they were cheap. But I decided I still wanted one and spent the money. It was a great decision.
Good luck out there, even if you decide not to buy a T/A
@@bradleylovej thank you. I actually purchased a well maintained 98 Firebird W68. The guy I bought it from had the car since around 1999, drove it only in summer and kept it in a climate controlled garage for all these years. It looks new, all original and even has leather interior that is perfect. N no cracks in the dash nor the door panels, not even a spot of rust anywhere. It may not have an LS1, but she is stunning.
I may have been too busy with life when these 98-02 Firebirds and Trans Ams were cheap. What years where they more affordable? The WS.6 I want is for sale for $40k.
@@firebird5288 A decent one was 10k-15k for a long time. Look at the price for LS1 Z's and SS cars, the T/A's were basically the same price for most of their life. I think 5-6 years ago they were at their lowest.
That's crazy the WS6 you're looking at is 40k. The one I just bought is black, auto, 65,400 miles, and was a one owner, garage-kept car. It was all original and in excellent condition. Not quite a show car, it had some rock chips and things on the nose from being driven, but it is beautiful. I paid about half what you're talking about. It wasn't a bad deal, but I thought wow the market on these has really gone up.
Cool that you got a nice Firebird. Enjoy it, love having people in the Firebird family!
@@bradleylovej 3 years ago I passed up the opportunity to by a 30th anniversary Trans Am. They wanted $22k for it but it had too many issues for me to justify buying it. Was beautiful, but it had a yellowing interior, missing WS.6 badge, faded decals and even had permanent marker on the seats. When it comes to Firebirds, I'm very picky, ha ha.
The one that I want only has 6k miles on it.
I'll get a WS.6 again someday, but it's great being back in the Firebird family.
my uncle has one red color at home! but he doesn't use it
he says that it does not turn on and many things must be fixed!
I was thinking of doing something with it ! I live in Houston Texas 🙋🏻♂️
Resurrect it man! There aren't enough of them on the road!
@@TheDutchTexan do you know where I can resurrect it !! And probably how much I will spend
You’re going to have to do your research into local shops if you can’t wrench yourself I’m afraid.
@@TheDutchTexan thank you 🫡👍🏼
I've always loved this car. I'm a younger kid and heard nothing but good things so far about this car. Should I try to find one as a first car owner?
I’d get my feet wet in a civic and once you hit 25 (and insurance gets cheaper) switch to something like this.
@@TheDutchTexan thanks for the answer.
Yeah a fun first car would be a Civic. Mine was a Prelude, then bought 2 more before I bought my first TransAm(not this one). These are fun, but have their warts.
@@shanedoink honestly, I think civics are disgusting cars other than the eg9. I've grown up in a highly ricer infested area and have learned to hate civics.
@@user-sq7ug8yz7o fair enough, taste is a big part of getting a car. You asked what would be a “good first car” yes?
As far as Civics go for a first car, it’s a good car. It may not be a crowd pleaser - having owned 5 Hondas - but they are what they are… reliable and a decent car.
If you want one of these firebirds for a first car, the good part is the engine is pretty reliable, they rest of the car is cheap and built cheaply. That being said, that’s why I would not recommend getting one for your first car. If it’s a hobby or project car, then go for it. This one is my 3rd f-body and as joyful as they are, they can be a headache.
Whatever direction you go, you’ll love it either way.
Excelente coche, con todo el poder de los estados unidos
I found one with 230k miles and its 7 grand would it be worth buying?
That seems like a lot of money for a car with that mileage. But today, 3/20/2022 everything used comes at a premium, even high mileage vehicles.
If you have to have THAT car, don’t go over 4000. That’s a lot of money for a lot of miles. No matter how the seller tries to justify it, you work too hard for your money. Best of luck.
Doesn’t have the hog snout?
Nope, that was for the WS6 cars!
Nice vid -just subbed. I have a stock t-top auto '98 T/A in Sebring Silver (here in Vegas) flat hood ws9 -the best car I ever owned had it since 2014 and never had to have it aligned. Drives on a rail and tires wear even. I have ppl stop by the house wanting to buy but I love my car LOL well gotta go find me a hooker that's a looker LOL
I like it! And I am partial to silver cars, they look sharp in that color and “stay clean” longer. But when you clean them they really pop and show the lines!
@@TheDutchTexan I use the turtle wax ceramic paste that is a blend of 10 waxes and also use the spray ceramic for touch ups. I still have the original paint and it looks great
That’s awesome! Do you have an Instagram with pictures of it by any chance?
Would it be a good first car?
It would be a FUN first car. Probably want to get a Toyota or Honda for a first car though.
@@shanedoink ahh ok
What the 2008 knight rider kitt should’ve been
I got that shirt
I wish he would re-print it because mine has been worn OUT! LOL
6 speed
my mom has a WS6 with 2k miles on it
Man, that is a museum piece!
@@TheDutchTexan she never drives it and it sits under a tarp in the garage
I could never do that. Get some rock chips, have it live a full life and make memories with it as well!
Let me know if she’s selling it haha
The things I would do for this car😭😫
Fr I'm gonna have one, lol
They are a blast.
@@shanedoink I’m trying to get one but I gotta save and I been having no luck. Probably gonna have to wait a few years
I WANT ONE DOG
I'd race it in my pickup
I don’t think the owner trusts pickups… Neither do I. Especially if they are single cab…
I love mine to, but you'll want to lay off running that drivers side window up and down so much.
These cars are known for making you go through living h@#% ,because of those door windows!
Sadly I know as it’s a bit weak. This one is my 3rd one, so it’s nothing new to me. Just a shame they used such a small unit for the windows.
if you don't like the WS6 hood, we can't be friends
Buy me a WS6 hood and I’ll gladly put it on. 😁
If we all liked the same stuff we would be very full friends to be honest. Got to agree to disagree sometimes!
The WS6 hood is what makes this car special.
Shit, that car has no competition against new european cars like Mercedes, BMW, Ferrarri. It's super strong!