2002 Pontiac Firebird Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Talk about your anticlimaxes. The Pontiac Firebird unceremoniously disappeared after 2002, representing the death of one of only two...
Talk about your anticlimaxes. The Pontiac Firebird unceremoniously disappeared after 2002, representing the death of one of only two continuously produced models from the muscle car era. No grand sendoff party, no last rites, no memorial parade through the streets. Just a special edition 35th anniversary Trans Am car that featured the WS6 engine, performance wheels, and a bumblebee yellow with black trim design. Oh, and power windows, locks, and mirrors were now standard on all models. It's almost the equivalent of getting an unsentimental gold watch at retirement.
Available as a coupe (base, Formula, or Trans Am) or convertible (base and Trans Am), the 2002 Firebird featured three engine choices. Base models had a 3.8-liter, 205-hp V6, plenty fast for the novice driver. The Formula and Trans Am came with a 5.7-liter, 310-hp V8, and the WS6 package on the Trans Am boosted the horsepower to 325. This was the true performance Firebird, one of the fastest on record, with dual exhaust pipes and nostril-like hood scoops for more aggressive bull-snorting action.
Yes, the car once driven by a broad array of people ranging from Jim Rockford, Rocky Balboa, Dwight from The Office, Kevin Spacey in American Beauty, the Hoff in Knight Rider, and even beloved Apu from the Simpsons, the Pontiac Firebird crossed all boundaries of age and gender. It will be missed by several generations of sports car fans who loved its engine power, highway performance, race-car handling, and the cool cockpit feel of slipping behind the wheel. Though it suffered from cheap plastic parts that caused rattles and squeaks, an inconvenient rear spoiler that let water into the trunk, and most notably the unfit-for-human-use backseat, the Firebird served its main purpose admirably -- fun and sexy roadburner for the everyman.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2002 Pontiac Firebird have a strong appreciation for its looks, power, and driving experience. They praised its classic design and the excitement it brings when driving, especially with the T-tops off. However, some noted concerns about its interior space being cramped and fuel economy. A few drivers also mentioned handling in wet conditions and the high cost of gas as drawbacks."
Love it! Greatest muscle car second to none! Looks and drives wonderful!!
July 24, 2021One of the best designed cars ever. It will never go out of style. A hundred times better looking than its catfish looking cousin Camaro of the same gen.
November 14, 2020Buy it but make sure it hasn't been trashed by Dummies first! Great car safe with 4 disc's all around, track control, solid feel makes you feel safe driving it! Hatch is nice for big stuff. The car really looks cool! Nice exhaust sound! Handles well too! Red dash lights at night BMW style & red lights on the door controls nice! Has a lot of power for a V6. I love the flip up head lights! Build quality: No noises on the interior, no blind spots, stays out of the shop, the gas mileage is good roughly 340 miles to 14 to 15 gallons of gas has a 16 gallon tank, maintenance and repair costs are fair. Performance: Great acceleration, braking and handling are very good, I feel safe and in control driving it "be careful when rainning back end slides easy but TRAC-CONTROL helps alot & of course this car is fun to drive?
October 23, 2014What owners say
Love it! Greatest muscle car second to none! Looks and drives wonderful!!
July 24, 2021One of the best designed cars ever. It will never go out of style. A hundred times better looking than its catfish looking cousin Camaro of the same gen.
November 14, 2020Buy it but make sure it hasn't been trashed by Dummies first! Great car safe with 4 disc's all around, track control, solid feel makes you feel safe driving it! Hatch is nice for big stuff. The car really looks cool! Nice exhaust sound! Handles well too! Red dash lights at night BMW style & red lights on the door controls nice! Has a lot of power for a V6. I love the flip up head lights! Build quality: No noises on the interior, no blind spots, stays out of the shop, the gas mileage is good roughly 340 miles to 14 to 15 gallons of gas has a 16 gallon tank, maintenance and repair costs are fair. Performance: Great acceleration, braking and handling are very good, I feel safe and in control driving it "be careful when rainning back end slides easy but TRAC-CONTROL helps alot & of course this car is fun to drive?
October 23, 2014The 2002 Trans Am Firebird is the last of a great American pastime, the muscle car. The 2002 models has power, luxery, looks and decent fuel mileage. I use the car for my daily commute, my weekends and driving it to the store is exciting. I could not be more pleased. I have upgraded the exhaust and the program, and although mine is an automatic, it will get after it!
November 14, 2011Overall great car real run to drive and a real head turner
January 22, 2022This car is very eye-catching. The sleek style always turns heads, especially when the top is down. It has lots of power and handles corners like a dream. it gets approximately 22-24 miles mpg highway and 15-18 city. My only dislikes would be how low it rides to the ground but that is a necessary evil. Also, in precipitation it can tend to fishtail.
March 14, 2015This car was amazing. I bought it with 29,000 miles almost 4 years ago and just recently traded it in with just over 50,000 miles. It was ashame the economy has tanked, it would have been worth a lot more. It had it's issues but over all it never let me down and when I wanted to put the pedal down it never dissapointed.
November 22, 2009Amazing Car! Ws6 is very rare, and very responsive. Their are plenty of faster cars, and cheaper. However, the experience you get driving, is second to none. You can spin a dead cat into traffic and a Mustang and Camaro. This last year of the Bird is gone but not forgotten.
August 26, 2022I love the look of the car. Its a very classy look and makes a really good noise even for a V6. Although its a V6 it still eats the gas but thats not a huge deal. There are some manufacturing issues that you may run into but nothing that isnt an easy fix althoug easy does not mean cheap in some cases. Easy to work on and most replacement parts are cheap since they were so common. Overall a good car that is fun and is really fun to drive in the summer with the t-tops off.
February 5, 2013Everything you could get in a T/A minus the gas chugging 350. Leather interior, premium sound, T-tops, A/C, pwr everything, traction control, pwr drivers seat.
June 24, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $32,695 | Seating 4 |
Engine 5.7L 325 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 12.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $27,565 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 12.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $26,595 | Seating 4 |
Engine 5.7L 310 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 12.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $20,650 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 200 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 12.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $28,625 | Seating 4 |
Engine 5.7L 325 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 12.9 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
