i would like to see the ta return, it sucks that its gone, i was thinkin of getting an 02 ws6 but i got a deal on my maro. I cant see how they can brink back one witout the other, thats like killin the gp, alot of people like the car and the name has been around for years. I would wrather see the "gto" called the new firebird...i bet it would sell just as well. GM goofed and i bet alot of bird fans are gunna get the retro stang. I know i would.

 

I would love to see a new Trans Am ws6 based on the 98-02 Ws6 <--- (Which I feel is the best looking production car ever)
The 04 GtO is just too bland nice car yes but in comparison No comparison. However Im willing to wait and see the 06 US built GTO before i write it off. With the Camaro almost definetly coming back, I as an Fbody fan am happy but as a Firebird fanatic i feel left out in the cold. So i will support any effort to bring the Firbird back as in vain as they might be, but Rome wasnt built in a day. You never know . So im sending my email to GM now.

Glad to see the Bird get some love too.

Regards Mike

 

Thanks Mike. I'm not sure if anyone else has sent in an email or not, but at least you're the 1st one to publicly say so. I'm kind of upset at how what seems to be most Firebird fans are throwing in the towel and not trying to attempt to save the Firebird. All it takes is a minimum of 5 minutes to send in a simple email praising the 'bird. If you could, let us know what response you get from Pontiac. I want to see if it will be the same one that I got.

Kevin

 

LONG LIVE THE FIREBIRD/TRANS AM!!!!!!
i refuse to buy a 5th gen camaro (well maybe not) I WILL ONLY BUY A FIFTH GEN FIREBIRD/TRANS AM!!!!

 

That's great to hear, and if you really feel that strongly about it, do something! Send in an email, letter or whatever to Pontiac to let them know. That's the only way we might get a 5th gen Firebird.

 

I concur. So, is there a specific email address for this, or just their plain, old address?

 

To be honest, I am really not sure why there hasn't been any emphasis on the Firebird. I just haven't heard anything much about it, probably due to what people have previously said about the GTO sort of capturing the limelight.

Can anyone shed some light on what is going on with Firebird? Anything? Nothing?

 

Methinks it's dead, dead, dead.

Sad, but not a peep has been heard about it.

 

With all this talk about niche vehicles I just don't understand why no Firebird. If the rumors are correct that the Camaro will have a shorter version of the Zeta and the GTO a slightly longer one, why not build a Firebird on the Camaro Zeta? The Camaro & Firebird have always shared much of the same sheetmetal. I think the 4th gens were the most different. I do not think the GTO and Firebird will compete for the same market. Just imagine what Pontiac could do with a 5th gen 'bird:

Base - V6
GT - Supercharged V6
Formula - 5.3 & 6.0 optional
Trans Am - 6.0

I'm a Firebird fan first then Camaro. I purchased my 02 WS6 TA new and when I go to buy again (and I will) the GTO will not even get a second glance. Pontaic are you listening!?

 

This is my whole point. Not a peep has been heard probably because no one is asking for it's return. My whole point with this post was to try and get a grass roots movement from Firebird fans to at least let GM and Pontiac know that the Firebirdn has a hige following as well. And since Zeta can share many platform mates, why couldn't a Firebird be created? Come on Firebird fans, lets get loud and let GM know how we feel!

 

I wish you the best of luck.

 

I sent in my e-mail, guess we'll see what happens

 

Yeah, 3rd's and 4th's had the most differences, not sure which had more though, I think it was 3rd's. There just isn't enough demand for the Firebird, especially because of the GTO, it'd be like having 2 cars nearly the same coming from the same division, like having the Camaro and the Chevelle.

 

I concur... it is too bad that the two can't co-exist (GTO and TA; Camaro and Chevelle) as in the old days without cannibalizing each other's sales.

I still can't comprehend how GM could possibly have frittered away it's market domination to the point it has reached, considering it is a "car company". How do you loose your direction so completely when that's what you (supposedly) do? I just don't understand it.

 

I agree. It would be cool to have all 4 but there would have to be REAL differences for them all to work.