1997
Pontiac Firebird

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$17,174
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe Firebird
    Starts at
    $17,174
    19 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Formula
    Starts at
    $20,724
    16 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Trans Am
    Starts at
    $22,884
    16 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Convertible Firebird
    Starts at
    $23,084
    19 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Convertible Formula
    Starts at
    $26,524
    16 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Convertible Trans Am
    Starts at
    $28,444
    16 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1997 Pontiac Firebird base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain
8 years / 80,000 miles

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Consumer reviews

81% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.7
Value 4.7
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.3

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By Mike from Zurich
Owns this car
February 16, 2023

Great & fun car

97 Trans Am with LT1. Incredibly cool and smooth cruiser, monster sprinter and all round fun as xxxx to drive. Fuel economy surprisingly good by todays standards. Engine rated at 285HP but seems to be at least 300. Super comfy in the front, even on long haul journeys. Horrible in the back! Interior looks fine but is cheaply built, plastic interior comes loose all over the place. Rain gets in the car as well, windows don’t close properly. I also had issues with window motors… Handles very nicely and carves the curves. Wonderful voice :) Great heating and ac. Terrible windshield, glares and reflects like xxxx. Got mine second hand in top notch condition for 7000, so a xxxx fine deal
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Rick from Memphis Tennessee
Owns this car
June 15, 2022

Fun at an affordable price.

I love my Firebird. It's fast, fun to drive. Very comfortable to drive and handles like it's on rails. My opinion - it's like driving a jet powered go kart. Also, very affordable to repair and/or modify.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird?

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Firebird (2 styles)
  • Formula (2 styles)
  • Trans Am (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Pontiac Firebird?

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Pontiac Firebird reliable?

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Pontiac Firebird owners.

Is the 1997 Pontiac Firebird a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird. 81.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 4.3
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