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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GM recalling 1.4 million older vehicles for oil leak fire risk
Tue, Oct 27 2015General Motors is recalling 1,411,332 older vehicles with its 3.8-liter V6 yet again due to a fire risk. Specifically, there are 1,283,340 of them in the US, and the affected models are the: 1997-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1997- 2004 Buick Regal The fault with these vehicles is that oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold during hard braking, which can potentially cause of fire. In the last six years, there have 19 reported minor injuries from this problem but no crashes or fatalities, according to the company. Spokesperson Alan Adler also told Autoblog: "GM has reports of 1,345 fires in vehicles that were repaired under two previous recalls for this issue." At this time, GM is still developing a remedy for the problem. According to Adler, the company advised owners to park these vehicles outside for the previous recalls. "The cars can be safely driven. In cases where a customer reported an engine fire while driving, smoke was reported, which would be an indication of a malfunction," he said. This is GM's fourth recall for this problem since 2008, according to The Detroit News. At one point it was believed that aging valve cover gaskets allowed the oil to leak out and drip onto the manifold. A campaign in 2009 covered nearly 1.5 million of these models through the 2003 model year for the same issue. At the time, dealers installed new spark plug wire retainers as a fix. Related Video: GM Statement: General Motors is recalling 1,283,340 older sedans and coupes in the U.S. from the 1997 to 2004 model years because drops of oil may be deposited on the hot exhaust manifold through hard braking, which can cause engine compartment fires. GM is working on a remedy. The company is aware of post-repair fires in some vehicles but no crashes or fatalities. There have been 19 reported minor injuries over the last six years. These vehicles with 3.8-liter V6 3800 engines are affected: 1997-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue and 1997-2004 Buick Regal. Including Canada, Mexico and exports, the total population is 1,411,332.
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Thu, 08 Aug 2013Bob Lutz was one of the forces behind bringing the Holden Monaro to the United States, as the ill-fated Pontiac GTO in 2004. And while that car received critical acclaim, it was a sales disappointment. Now, Road & Track is reporting that our suspicions were correct - Pontiac was working on a two-door, G8-based coupe before it was shuttered.
In that R&T article, which is no longer available online, Lutz explained that the new GTO would solve many of the issues found in the original. Car Advice speculates that the new model would have look like a rebadged version of the Holden Coupe 60 Concept from 2008, a conclusion we also came to.
That car would have been a big departure from the 2004 to 2006 GTO. It has an extremely long hood and short rear deck, with an almost fastback roofline and a wide greenhouse with a tall beltline. The wheel arches were very pronounced, and the chin and rocker panel splitters gave it a race-ready look. Would it have been enough to make the GTO work in the US? We think it might of, but it looks like we'll never know.
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