Overview & Reviews

Entering its last year of production, the Firebird gets few changes for 2002. Power mirrors and a power antenna are now standard on all models, and Bright Silver Metallic replaces Blue-Green Chameleon on the color palette.

• Powerful V6, spectacular V8, true muscle-car performance at a bargain price.

• Boy-racer-in-gold-chains image, cheesy interior plastic, V8 nets sky-high insurance rates.

User Reviews:

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  End of an Era - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Jeepmanchuck - November 16 - 2:00 am

  I had looked into purchasing a Trans Am in the fall of 2002. However, at the inflated prices they were asking, I couldnt fit this purchase into my budget. In February 2003, a local Pontiac dealer still had a WS6 convertible 6-speed left on the lot that they were practically giving away. Needless to say, it soon found a home in my garage. No regrets whatsoever on this purchase. Incredible car in all aspects. This car brings back fond memories of the 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4-speed I owned in my youth. Except it is faster, more comfortable, handles 100 times better, and gets 20-22 mpg. What more needs to be said?

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  Hate to See it GO - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Top Off - November 14 - 10:00 am

  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!!!!!

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  WS6 Trans Am - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Vulturez - September 4 - 10:06 pm

  Extremely powerful, fun to drive, last of the true muscle cars! Interior could be styled with less plastic, however has true cockpit feel. Turns heads at every stoplight due to aerodynamic exterior. Sorry to see this classic go out of production.

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  Sad end of an era - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By psuturt;e - August 26 - 2:00 am

  Bought my TA in 9/01. Mine has the famed WS6 package, definately worth the extra cost. Great looks, decent interior (still has GMs plastic-itis), and most importantly,unsurpassed performance. I drove several mustangs, from the V6 putt-putt-mobile to the GTs to the Bullit, all claiming headsnapping acceleration and power. Although impressive, headsnapping is a joke; and the TAs 0-60 time proves it. I have yet to find a high volume production mustang that can catch the TA, more or less keep up with it. Its a shame GM marketing has let this car reach this point. Truly the end of the affordable sportscar/muscle car era. Glad I got mine before theyre gone.

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  2002 Pontiac Firebird Collectors Ed. - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Quentin Thomas - July 21 - 1:43 am

  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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  love my trans am - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By ramairlady - May 15 - 6:33 pm

  my ram air has been really good to me, runs great, looks great, a real head turner. looks better than most cars on the road today...even those pony boys check her out. reliable, dependable and fun fun fun

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  Trans Am - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Geo1 - May 10 - 2:00 am

  This is one of the best cars Ive driven for the money. Love to drive it!

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  Good, Cheap, Fun. - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By nwittig54 - April 22 - 9:10 am

  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. Its 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 Ive had, like with all GM V6s, 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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  2002 Collectors Edition Trans Am - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Larry G - April 15 - 10:00 am

  Great car.Fun to drive.Only 500 made for collectors.Great gas milage for all the power.

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  The Muscle Car Lives! But not after 2002 - 2002 Pontiac Firebird
  By Marcman - February 25 - 10:00 am

  An affordable Big Boys Toy for those that want to be a Rebel in an era of four bangers and dull styling.