Opinions on the 98-02 Trans Am? (Page 1/2)
rbell2915 SEP 11, 09:42 PM
Hey! I've been looking around for some T/As because in the future when I have the money, I'm planning on buying one. Preferably a WS6 equipped model. I'm so in love with them, I can't stand it. My father owns a 2002 Firebird, so obviously you know where I got the bug, and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on the car? Mind you, this'll be a few years into the future before this even becomes feasible.
AusFiero SEP 12, 05:58 AM
A friend has a 2001 Trans Am convertible. Nice car, plenty of power and looks good. Like any later model car the interior is a little boring though.
pontiackid86 SEP 12, 11:21 AM
greats cars.. had a 6 and loved it.
Tstang429 SEP 12, 02:27 PM
great car sucks to work on under the hood.
rbell2915 SEP 12, 08:51 PM
I happen to love the interior, I think it's actually very nice. Albeit, a tad cheap, but still pretty nice.

And how come it sucked working under the hood?
Formula88 SEP 12, 09:37 PM
I have a 2000 TA convertible. I dig it.
The hard part is finding one that hasn't been abused at a reasonable price.


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Originally posted by rbell2915:

And how come it sucked working under the hood?



Because half the engine is up under the windshield.
Emissions crap all over everything makes getting to anything difficult. You learn ways around it, but it's a PITA.

See those 4 runners on the intake manifold? Yeah, it's a V8, so the other half of the engine is up behind the windshield.

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rbell2915 SEP 12, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by Formula88:

I have a 2000 TA convertible. I dig it.
The hard part is finding one that hasn't been abused at a reasonable price.


Because half the engine is up under the windshield.
Emissions crap all over everything makes getting to anything difficult. You learn ways around it, but it's a PITA.

See those 4 runners on the intake manifold? Yeah, it's a V8, so the other half of the engine is up behind the windshield.




I noticed that the engine in my father's Firebird looked extremely pushed back. And I got a red X for the picture how are they on mileage? Are the engines pretty resilient?
carnut122 SEP 16, 10:39 AM
Being a domestic used vehicle, it should be reasonably priced and parts should be available at a reasonable cost. I'd say, "Go for it!"
rbell2915 SEP 16, 05:24 PM
This is the one I want. Of course, it's going to be a long way away before I can afford it. First I need to save up some money for college and buy a winter beater. When all of that is done, then I can get my T/A.
Joe 1320 SEP 21, 05:28 PM
My advice is that if you want to go fast, choose another platform. The cars are fairly surefooted until you start upping the power. Then it becomes a tail happy beast fully intent on biting the hand that steers it. traction control is a must, big 17" STICKY tires are a must, and don't even think about nudging the throttle in the rain. So many stories go the same..... performance minded enthusiast wants an F-body. searches and finds one, not long after is looking for replacement body parts because they spun it into a tree, wall, light pole, etc.... If you want a nice driver, get a V6 and go with dress up items. At least you won't be trying to keep the tail in line at the slightest sign of wet pavement.

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