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1997 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:110836
Location:

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2G2FS22K7V2231678 Year: 1997
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Options: CD Player
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 110,836
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"two pretty big dents on the hood, replaced the light assembly from another car. Power steering leak, requires a new MAF in the future. Passenger side window does not go up or down, requires a new motor. Dash is cracked but have a mat that looks nice."

I am selling my 97 firebird. Engine is strong, cold a/c and needs a driver. It is an older car and needs some TLC but the car has 115000 miles on it. I will start with all of the things that i have already done to the car, and I'm not here to hide anything either.
The title is clean, no accidents but does a few cosmetic issues in the front only. More than welcomed to pull a car fax if you want. I can provide the VIN to save you time and also have this http://www.kbb.com/pontiac/firebird/1997-pontiac-firebird/coupe-2d/?pricetype=private-party&vehicleid=8291&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=115000&category=hatchback WITHOUT the extras on the car already to give you an idea on the deal you are getting.
You are welcome to take it for a test drive and hear it run. The car is still registered in SC, my wife is in the military and I plan on going back to SC when she is through being here in VA. So you will have to register the car here and Im more than willing to assists with this as well if you purchase the car. I have a folder with all the services records for your convenience, showing all the repairs, maintenance etc that has been done to it since I have had AND the original owner.
I have put new struts, shocks, new tires, new spark plugs, spark plug wires, new brake pads, new battery, new lights, and of course a fresh oil change and more, its in the paper work :D. This alone has cost a hefty sum of money and not many people selling a car normally have it serviced like mine. It is ready to roll out but I do have a list of things that would need to be done but it isn't severe but i would suggest getting it done by the end of 2014 if your going to drive over 10-15k miles by then. I would suggest a engine coolant flush/refill and a transmission flush while your at it. It does have a power steering leak but its a very small leak, you can keep the fluid topped until your ready to fix it, "its the pressure hose btw, 35 dollars for the hose and an easy fix for a mechanic." Now, the passenger window does not go down or up, needs a new motor 35$. The trunk doesnt stay up because it needs two new rods, $30-$50 dollars for both and you can even do it yourself. The dash is cracked but I have a mat that covers it up and looks fine to be completely honest.
Recently though my car has been acting a bit strange. It acts as if it doesn't get enough gas and it has shut off on me a few times but does start back up. The car will of course turn back on and continue as if nothing happened later on. I talked to the mechanic and he looked it over and he stated a few things it could be. 1. Fuel filter-14$ "I will do this myself for you," or a vacuum hose 30$, but he also said it could just be the airflow sensor, $100 and this you can do yourself or get an autozone person to do it. It just sounds like the fuel isnt getting to the engine because there may be a back up or the hose isnt getting enough pressure OR since the airflow doesnt get the right mixture it doesnt send in enough fuel for the car. Other than that the car runs, and sounds AWESOME! 
Cosmetic issues are..... A tree branch fell on the car during a storm, it dented the hood and broke the passenger light. I did replace the passenger light and panel etc but there is no stopper for the motor, so the light will go up and down etc but wont stay still. I have unplugged the motor so you can manually just put up the light for now. I'm sure a mechanic can look at the light and put something in place for the light to hit, so it knows where to stop. In the picture you see a "low oil" this has been displayed on the car since I even bought it from the owner, I dont know how to reset this but dont be alarmed thinking the car has been low on oil, the alert comes and goes. As the engine gets warmer it does go away. Probably a false display but I could never figure out how to reset it or get it to stop displaying. If the hood bothers you, you can go to a junk yard or buy an after market hood for under $200.
I have had this car for 7 years and its ready for another 7. The price of the car will increase as time goes on because its almost considered a classic. I have done a ton of tune ups and upgrades to the car over time and I no longer wish to have the car. I have purchased a new car and wish for someone else to take this over. The buyer will definitely get a good deal. I have disclosed all the issues with the car to the best of my ability because I want to make sure we are both on the same page. The car is great, and if no one wants to buy, then I will over time fix the minor issues and sell it for more. I also have a 150-200 dollar off thing for shipping the car from Montaway car transportation, I can provide this to the buyer if you require shipping the car but I will not do this until I have received the funds for the car of course.
If you have any questions please text me or call me at 904-571-4288. You can also email me here on ebay as well. 

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