what type of firbird is best?

**FirebirdFan10** · 08-17-2009, 09:24 AM

i just got into firebirds and i dont know much about them so i was wondering what firebird would be best to buy?

**Mr. Luos** · 08-17-2009, 11:28 AM

I am going to go with the one you like best.

I know that is VERY generic, but it is also very true.

**pajeff02** · 08-17-2009, 11:34 AM

+1 You have to go with what you like. In our case, I had always wanted a black Ram Air WS.6 car. I also wanted a manual transmission, but had to compromise on that one.

The newest Firebird is now 7 years old, so you may have to shop around a bit to find something in good condition and with reasonable mileage on the odometer. There have been some pretty good lists posted recently of items to check out on these cars before purchasing. Good luck!

**FirebirdFan10** · 08-17-2009, 11:52 AM

what about performance wise?

**pajeff02** · 08-17-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by FirebirdFan10

what about performance wise?

The black cars are definitely the fastest.

**MistrCreazil** · 08-17-2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by FirebirdFan10

what about performance wise?

The ones with the stickers on it.

**HOBS** · 08-17-2009, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

The black cars are definitely the fastest.

**flipsutter** · 08-17-2009, 02:05 PM

No.. Red is the fastest. Red = Fast!

Firebirdfan. Just check around your city. Check in the paper and check lots. I'm sure you will find something that suits you and your finances.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Firebird

Wikipedia is your friend. Just check them all out.

**Same ol Situation** · 08-17-2009, 02:55 PM

peformance wise your going to want the 1982 Firebird with the 4 cylinder "iron duke"

90 hp at the crank!

**Mike0202** · 08-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by FirebirdFan10

what about performance wise?

Any ls1 pretty much.

**JC70SS** · 08-17-2009, 05:02 PM

I personally like my prochaged SOM WS6 6 speed

**01 LS1 Formula** · 08-17-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Same ol Situation

peformance wise your going to want the 1982 Firebird with the 4 cylinder "iron duke"

90 hp at the crank!

hell yeah

**devildogws6** · 08-18-2009, 06:38 AM

MINE.....hahaha just kidding, kinda nah its all up to you dude

**FirebirdFan10** · 08-18-2009, 07:29 AM

what do yall think a 02 t/a with 70k miles should go for?

**egod** · 08-18-2009, 07:32 AM

10 to 11k

**DTFHC77** · 08-18-2009, 11:27 AM

i got my 02 t/a with 27,xxx miles for 12k, keep looking I think you could find an 02 with 70k miles for a fair price

**Zinergy** · 08-18-2009, 12:04 PM

Paid 11,700 for my 2000 T/A with 47kmiles on it two years ago, you can get nice T/As for 9k with 50kmiles on them these days.

***SMWS6TA*** · 08-18-2009, 12:06 PM

The answer will always be "the one you like the most!"

But I think what he is looking for besides the generic answer like = my car is this:

In reguards to Trans Ams:

Firehawks - They are limited numbered and year editions (and even some are even rarer, depends on the YR & color)
Between the WS6's & all Stock not much preformance wise difference, WS6's look so much cooler, but if you plan on modding the hell out of it get a stock one, pay alittle less and then mod on.

For Firebird:
Formulas (V8's), then regular (V6's) most ppl are not fans of the V6's here because it is a LS1 site. If you are a kid, meaning 18 and under still living with parents this is a good starter car for a young gearhead IMHO.

**Same ol Situation** · 08-18-2009, 12:44 PM

Honestly, if i would of had the ws6 instead of my firebird as my first car, I probably wouldnt be typing right now

**Zinergy** · 08-18-2009, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Same ol Situation

Honestly, if i would of had the ws6 instead of my firebird as my first car, I probably wouldnt be typing right now

Everyone is different, my first car was a mid 12 second 79 malibu. My buddys second car which he bought when he was still 16 was a high 10 second motor only foxbody with a chevy 402 stroker in it.