2001 Pontiac Firebird V-6 67k Miles Y87 Perf.package Sunset Orange on 2040-cars
Champaign, Illinois, United States
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https://post.craigslist.org/manage/4482525941 Yes, I know the car is 13 years old. Yes, I know its not a v8! Yes, I am aware the car isnt perfect. However: This is a very rare car that is no longer in production. It is in great condition minus small imperfections. It has not been modified or harassed. It has the rare GM "Sunset Orange Metallic" paint. It has factory 3:42 gears and a posi rear end, v8 steering ratio, sway bars, and a few other things found in the GM v6 "Y87 performance Package". * I have no problem keeping this car. In fact, I want to keep it, but I could use the cash. However, I will not lose my ass on the car either. I've owned the car since 2008. It hasn't let me down and I would drive it across the country in a heart beat. As you will see, I am completely open about the cars maintenance history, repair history, needed repairs, and any imperfections. 2001 Pontiac Firebird Y87 Performance Package 3.8 V6 Automatic Sunset Orange metallic Paint Black Leather T-tops upgraded subwoofers 67,000 Miles 3:42 Gears Limited Slip Differential Dual Exhaust Rustproof Undercoating black z06 wheels and tires that are less than a year old. (285 rear) I have babied this car the entire time I have owned it since 2008. The maintenance is up to date on the car: engine oil, trans oil, differential oil, fuel filter, injector cleaning, brake pads and rotors, etc Issues/problems: -font bumper road chips/scuff mark - passenger headlight motor out (manually lift headlight) - burns very little oil -rear seat belt clip is worn but works 100%. -driver seat has small tear -driver window tint is scratched - interior door panels have minor cracks -decal stripes are peeling in certain areas - rear brakes squeak - antenna motor is out (radio works fine) - radio and bezel are currently removed (I have stock and aftermarket stereo and bezels for the car) Wheels/Tires are 9.5 out of 10 (less than 2k ) Overall a very well taken care of, all original, rare sports car. Yeah it's a v6, but its still fun to drive and has plenty of power, especially with the lower gear ratio) Feel free to come look at the car or contact me with specific questions. Thank you Eddie text 708 228 1324 ( I only did this ONCE, ever! Just to show that the car has *some balls lol ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMQLpp38ios&google_comment_id=z135ujwjzsirij5wa04cgrcqno2vtf4be4g&google_view_type#gpluscomments more pics [URL=http://s283.photobucket.com/user/eddie02ws6/media/e1bbedeb-7dbd-46c5-89cb-904e90b81fc4_zps9b5ad25f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk312/eddie02ws6/e1bbedeb-7dbd-46c5-89cb-904e90b81fc4_zps9b5ad25f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] |
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