2000 Pontiac Firebird
| MSRP: | $18,690 - $31,050 |
| Invoice: | $17,101 - $28,411 |
| Total: | 19 reviews |
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| Excellent | 16 reviews | |
| Very Good | 2 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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The 2000 Pontiac Firebird was fast approaching its final year, bringing to an end one of the last remaining holdovers from the muscle car era. As such, few changes occurred in 2002, aside from some new colors and new 17-inch wheels for the WS-6 V8. A re-engineered throttle in the 6-speed manual transmission was also new. The 2000 Firebird was offered as a two-door coupe or convertible in either the base 3.8, 200-hp V6 or the Formula and Trans Am V8. The convertible was offered only as a base and Trans Am trim.
If you don't mind paying the extra insurance, the V8 models are the true powerhorses. The Formula and Trans Am 5.7 V8 rates 305-hp, but with the WS-6 performance package, revs up to 320-hp, hitting 0-60 in five seconds, making it one of the fastest Firebirds ever. The base model V6 can also be outfitted with its own performance package, which adds dual exhaust pipes and limited slip differential. ABS brakes and dual front airbags are standard on all 2000 Firebirds. A 5-speed manual is standard on the base, with a 4-speed auto tran option. A 6-speed comes standard with the V8 models.
Owners love the aggressive style of the 2000 Firebird, although its dragon-like flared nostril scoops are up for debate. Mostly they love the V8 engine power, road-hugging grip, and tight cornering of this modified street racer. Gas mileage is a nice surprise, though the V8 will go through a lot of it. Affordability, a good sound system, and nice cargo capacity are added benefits. And though it fits cargo with the fold-down rear seats, that's about all the rear is good for. Passengers find it cramped and hard to access. The rear spoiler causes several problems for drivers, including blind spots and a tendency to collect rain water which it then dumps into the trunk when you open the hatch. Rattling, cheap plastic interior parts, low ground clearance, and no traction on wet roads are big downsides.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 16 reviews | |
| Very Good | 2 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Good Enough, But The Trans Am Is More Woth Your While.”
Performance is decent for V6. Good shift timing. Build is solid though paint is fading. Power seat and windows are junk in most GMs. Interior is charcoal leather. Automatics should get a shift boot. L... More
“2000 Pontiac Firebird 3.8l”
Wiring/electrical problems and cheap plastic crap for interior... thanks GM.... Overall, this car is sooo fun to drive and whip around, although the v6 is slightly underpowered. General Maintenance (... More
“My Kellybird”
Kellybird is her name. She is a 200 Pontiac Firebird, with t-tops, dark gray cloth interior, tinted windows, and crome rims. At just over 105'000 miles and still going strong. She will be a classic... More
“Who Wants A V8 Muscle Car?”
130,000 miles and still going strong! If it wasn't for $4 gas, I would never consider getting rid of it. Fun to drive, great looking and not too many on the road. Lots of aftermarket parts to customiz... More
“Think Firehawks Are Drag Racing Only, Eat Dust At 1.35g - You Pick The Turn!”
Everything creaks ... all the way to 192mph at 7800 RPM. Yep, no factory trim on this baby. Let's see: AirRide fully adjustable hydraulic suspension, 3 degrees negative camber on front at 5 inch drop,... More
“Vinessa ”
its quick but not quick enough it handles really well needs minor repairs fuel gauge and horn doesn't work its really good on gas and it is more fun than a night in Vegas when someone has slipped roof... More
“Awesome”
Performance - acceleration, braking, handling Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles Appearance - both interior and exterior styling Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance Fu... More
“2000 Pontiac Firebird 3.8l”
Wiring/electrical problems and cheap plastic crap for interior... thanks GM.... Overall, this car is sooo fun to drive and whip around, although the v6 is slightly underpowered. General Maintenance (... More
“Phil's Firebird”
I love everything about this car. The V6 puts out a suprising amount of power and gets decent mileage. Very fun car, expecially with t-tops. Great performance aftermarket with a wide variety of option... More
“One Of My Best Car Ever!”
V8 T-Bone Firebird. More
2000 Pontiac Firebird Trims
| MSRP: | $23,870 |
| Invoice: | $21,841 |
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| MSRP: | $25,310 |
| Invoice: | $23,159 |
| MSRP: | $18,690 |
| Invoice: | $17,101 |
| MSRP: | $31,050 |
| Invoice: | $28,411 |
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| Invoice: | $24,687 |
2000 Pontiac Firebird Articles from Around the Web
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