Trim Report

Pontiac Firebird Formula1997

Includes:FBIRD|Formula
$1,995
Starting From
60
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 60 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,995
Max $48,800
From $1,995
Fresh

Formula Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,800
$4K–$32K
16 listings75,000 avg miles
Formula
From$1,995
60 listings|$2K–$49K
Trans Am
From$6,000
96 listings|$6K–$102K

1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula Pricing

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Where to Find Pontiac Firebird Formula

Location data for all 1997 Pontiac Firebird trims combined

26States

Illinois has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1997 Pontiac Firebird trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 61 complaints, the 1997 Pontiac Firebird rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
61
Complaints
5
Crashes
3
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 1997 Pontiac Firebird's biggest weak point? SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. It leads 61 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
02Engine And Engine Cooling7
03Vehicle Speed Control6
04Power Train5
05Seats5
61 total across 1 model years (1997–1997)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1997 Pontiac Firebird trims

18–20mpg combined
·
15-17city
·
23-28hwy
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$2,200-$3,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 1997 Pontiac Firebird ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city28 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Firebird/Formula - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Formula compare to other Pontiac Firebird trims?

The Formula occupies a distinct position in the Pontiac Firebird range. See how it stacks up on the 1997 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula?

Budget for standard Formula maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Pontiac Firebird Formula?

For the Formula, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Pontiac Firebird buyer's guide.

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