The truck space is limited, but it's not a large car. It's really only a two person car, because the back seats are so small you would have to have no legs to sit back there. The t-tops are great in the summer, and the Monsoon audio system is great. The car handles great a little on the heavy side, but it's very tight. I bought it when I came back.Īfter adding a Magnaflow exhaust, cold air intake, and a computer chip, she flies. I looked and saw it was a V6, and was not happy, but I took it for a test drive. She was silver and the sharpest thing on the lot. Then one day I was heading home and found a 1999 V6 Firebird. I looked for 6 months, looking for a 1998-02 Trans Am. I was in the market for a Trans Am, but being on a cheap budget, I took what I could get. The fuel pump at 96K, and it eats headlights like crazy. I average about 23 MPG, and I think I could pull 24 or 25. Overall, it's fun, good looking, and works right. A short throw shifter is an aftermarket must. The 6 speed manual has bragging rights, but the boot and knob are unsightly, and the throw feels like you're pulling back a yardstick and not a shifter. The car has a ridiculous and infuriating Skip-Shift feature. It has an ugly interior and is a noisy ride. ![]() Mine has 370 HP and 390 torque, but when stock, the '99 WS6 has 320 HP and 335 torque. The engine is the same LS1 found in the Formula Firebird, Z28 Camaro, SS Camaro, Corvette, GTO, and CTS-V. About 5.4 seconds to 60, 13.6 second 1/4 mile and a top speed of (according to GM) a drag limited 165mph. I can go months without seeing an actual WS6. I don't see many Firebirds, I see even less Trans Ams, and even less with the WS6 package. That means it's a noisy and squeaky ride. Goes through tires like you wouldn't believe. Paint on the ram air hood is bubbling from engine heat. ![]() Cost $5,700 to get a re-manufactured engine replaced.
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