2002 Pontiac Firebird

The Trans Am is perhaps one of the best cars made in the past several decades. The horsepower of a Corvette mixed with absolutely awesome styling make this car one of the finest muscle cars that Detroit ever produced. Good luck finding a rig that turns more heads!

With 325 Horsepower, a ram air hood, and a WS6 performance and handling package, what more could you ask for in this sweet looking Pontiac?

eBay seller refused to sell the car after shill bidding his own NO RESERVE auction. After contacting the dealer to purchase the car(10 minutes after auction end) the dealer informed me that the car had already been sold. Over the next 6 weeks, dealer was contacted again and again in person, over the phone and by email. Each and every time the dealer said the car was still for sale. Multiple complaints to eBay accomplished nothing as eBay kept asking for more and more ridiculous proof. After all emails, phone calls, website ads, auto traders ads, etc. were proved to eBAy, eBay said they did not have enough information to take any action against the fraudulent seller. They had mulitiple emails saying the car was still for sale. They could just make a simple phone call and verify it. In other words, eBay was just blowing smoke up my rear end and had no intention of taking action against the seller. eBay does NOT care about protecting buyers one tiny bit, just their dwindling revenue stream.

I would advise against buying a car on eBay. eBay does not provide any protection to buyers and the eBay vehicle insurance program is a joke. I had $7800 stolen from me by a dealer up in Philladelphia who refused to hand the car over to my trucking companies. Almost 1 year now and no help from eBay or eBay's insurance program.

AVOID BUYING CARS ON EBAY, YOU WILL BE SORRY !

This is the most outrageous car I've ever driven this side of a Z06 Corvette!

The overall fit and finish is fantastic - though the interior trim does leave a bit to be desired, there is just too much plastic.

All controls are out front and center, and illuminated in Pontiac red.

The power leather seats are very comfortable and offer plenty of adjustment. I am a good sized man, 6'1" and 235 lbs, and there is enough room for me. I rated this car a 4 out of 5 in comfort because it's a bit difficult to get out of for people with longer legs. The doors are long, and set a bit to the rear. It is a must to tilt the steering wheel up for easy entry and exits. People who are in the under six foot tall range will have an easier time with this.

The LS1 V8 has plenty of punch, with the "ram air" effect being noticeable at 70 mph, so passing is a breeze. The 4L60E electronic 4 speed automatic transmission is also up to the job with crisp, timely shifting. The differential is fitted with 3.23 gears (GU5), and provides a good balance of getting off the line and not being too busy at freeway speeds. My only nit pick here is this car has the very same cruise control on it as my 1984 El Camino did. I fully expect to see it again on the fifth generation Camaro -
Surely a car at this level deserves a cruise control with a coast function!
The engine starts easily and idles cleanly, warm or cold. The fuel injection is metered nicely, and returns mileage of about 15 mpg in the city and about 25 mpg on the open road.

There is minor amount of exhaust note and road noise present in the cabin at speed, but that's half of the fun!
This car loves to turn - there is a bit of wheel hop from the inside wheel during sharp corners with heavy throttle input. Lower control arms and relocation brackets will solve this issue nicely. At open road speed, the car takes a line in corners and hold it nicely, with only one finger steering inputs
needed. It also responds well in increasing/decreasing radius turns. The wide 275/45 R17 tires offer excellent grip, but also tend to follow things like road crowns, pavement wrinkles and tar strips. The car is rock solid stable traveling in a straight line.

The car also demonstrates a real sports car ride on pot hole filled roads, faithfully delivering all of the bone jarring bumps for an authentic seat of the pants feel. Open road comfort is generally good as this car has a touring type suspension. Anything up to eight tenths driving brings out the best in this car, but it needs some upgrading to be a truly competent ten tenther. It will definitely handle anything that is considered legal street driving.

The brakes are wonderful and progressive, slowing the car from any speed, and are not intrusive in any way. There is no exhibition of fading during normal street driving. I have tried to illicit a response from the ABS system, thanks to wide and sticky tires, the ABS just isn't easily activated under normal driving conditions.

The Monsoon stereo system is a delight to listen to, serving up plenty of volume for my classic "geezer rock" needs. The plastic button covers on the preset tuner have tried to peel/wrinkle off. It doesn't affect the button's functionality, just it's appearance.

I highly recommend this vehicle for any GM f-body enthusiasts!

Not only was my transaction smooth but the seller was very nice and made my Auto purchase effortless. After the initial conversation I felt as though I had no worries. My Bank had no problems in contacting hers before I wired the money to have the car delivered and setting up the delivery was done through Ebay so there was nothing to it. I can only hope my next online auto purchase goes half as smooth. Thank you Ebay and shanagthatsme!

What a Great Ebayer! Sent the money as soon as checked my credentials and saw that I was the real deal! Money arrived quickly and she let me know as soon as car arrived and that all was complete. It is always great to be able to sell to or buy from someone who is trust worthy and easy to deal with. Communication was a pleasure and maybe I will have a Trans Am friend for life! Thanks JAM and Ebay!