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This car is so badass they reviewed it twice

Real ones remember when they did this the first time

Watching the first minute of this video you guys already drove the car harder than I did, the hardest drive it got from me was to local cars and coffee shows. Gonna miss this car, but glad it went to you guys! Side note, I didn’t do that k&n, I only put on the SLP cat back

"As phallic as GM could make it without adding veins." That right there is just fantastic stuff.

Bought a 2001 Trans-Am (non- WS6) is 2004. Had 18k miles at the time. Only mod I did was Borla catback exhaust. She was my everyday, all weather drive until 2015 when I literally parked her in the driveway and threw on a cover. Mechanically sound, cosmetically good but aging as expected. Had 98k miles. Thought she would become my project car. Life got in the way for the next six years and she sat. Last year I finally had the means to get her back on the road. Took the cover off, turned the key just to see what would happen, and she started right up as if she had only been parked overnight. The LS1 is a beast. Cost about $8k to get the rest of her road worthy and over the next six months another $3k as she proceeded to show me just how scorned she felt. A year later she purrs like a kitten and it feels like 2004 all over again like it was when we met for the first time. Yes, the Trans-Am is happiness.

These are seriously fun cars. They sit at a wonderful crossroads between modern fuel injection and original pony car.

I liked Roman trying to do dialogue getting thrown around by the aggressive maneuvers 😂

I enjoyed the intro concept where Roman attempts to give a longform video essay on automotive history while Mr. Regular goes full imp mode on the throttle in the background. Add in random brake checks and high speed U-turns and I think you have a solid video format. Looking forward to _Roman Explains Renault: Live from the Monte Carlo Rally_

Watching Mr.Regular “presenting” in front of a camera I realize what a long way we came from the beginnings & that he definitely should do this more often. You’re a presentable presenter Mr.Regular. So glad I’m an internet user in the same era as you

These cars were (are?) cult legends. Way back when, I had a 1998 WS6 T/A in black with a 6-speed manual. It wasn't put together very well but it drew attention everywhere I went. On one Halloween night as I rolled through a parking lot, I heard somebody nearby say, "Holy shit, it's the Batmobile!" My dad bought a red WS6 the same year, and he still has his...with all 15,000 miles on it.

RCR hits it out of the park. Again. The car, the review, the humor, the nostalgia, the psychological introspection and study of the zeitgeist of the car and the times it was made. Then you throw in Kim Mitchel and "Go for a soda" and it's 1986 and I'm driving my 73 Z/28 with my girlfreind on a warm spring night and the world makes sense again. You made made my day. Thanks.

Man, that grocery store analogy was so familiar and powerful.

I had not heard go for soda in years until a day ago when riding my 87 fiero it came up in my Spotify.... Now you reference it in this video for another Pontiac product. The Stars have aligned. Love your content and humor.

"Firebirds, energy weapons Both of these things are interesting to me I don't care how you get them I need them both and I need them urgently" - Neil Fallon of Clutch

98-02 Firebirds are my absolute favorite cars. They're so damn unique and aggressive looking. I own an all stock red 98, W68 Y87 Firebird that has chrome rims and a gray leather interior. The car gets so much attention and in my area Firebirds are not common at all, so when she's on the road, she gets a lot of admiration. One of the things I got a kick out of back in the late 90's/early 2000's was how every other person was putting ram air scoops on their cars and or trucks. My high school parking lot was full of modified hoods on nearly every make and model of vehicles, that resembled the Trans Am's ram air hood. 😄 I enjoy your wit on your videos. You're very clever and creative. I get some good laughs from your jokes, comparisons and analogies.

"Like a guy that discovered the gym after getting his heartbroken", now that was some juice to go pump on back in the day.

I miss these days. Early 2010s seemed like the natural progression of the 90s, and the early-mid 2000s was my adolescent and early college years. I'm now old enough to reminisce about whatever was 20 years ago.

This was my dream car growing up. This channel never disappoints, I even bought your under rated band camp album “Songs I wrote while I pooped”

He can make 10 WS6 videos and I’ll watch them all

I have a 2002 WS6 convertible. You have summed it up perfectly!!! Dropping the top, cranking the classic rock tunes and mashing the gas pedal to the floor on the highway while the LS roars, the wind blows and the music blares is 100% pure joy and happiness!

My '99 base Trans Am does daily duty, all I needed was to swap out the radio for modern a infotainment system. It feels like a classic car while providing modern car dependability, all while being fun to drive.

When I was in college, and still living at home, there was a bunch of town houses across the street from me. There was a guy who lived in one who had one of these in black. At the time I was 18-19 years old, and I thought that was the coolest car ever. You couldn't convince me otherwise at the time. It's a damn shame GM axed Pontiac.

Literally been my dream car since I was a little kid circa 2001... down to the trim, color, interior, transmission, and year

“Predates apologizing to Ms. Jackson” 😂😂😂 thats genius

The performance value of these was unreal. They should have sold well enough to keep Pontiac around. I liked the look too. I didn't know the nostrils were not that great. I lived in Germany in the 2000s. I mostly saw these in the hands of American junior officers stationed there. I wanted one, but none of them ever put one up for sale.

Having just watched the latest Technology Connections video I SEE YOU DUAL RECTANGULAR SEALED LAMPS

This review came out as I was taking a hike and I ran out of podcasts. This review got me home. Thanks guys!

I know its strange but this is one of my top dream cars, everything I want in one package, V8, rear wheel drive, T tops, 6 speed manual transmission and pop-up up and down headlights!!

Love the watery passenger side highbeam at 9:18. Like it's brimming with tears at the way its being flogged.

Didn’t they do this already? I love that Regular speaks on camera the same way he does in voiceover. The fuss about the filter had me cracking up.😂 Another great review!

This video getting uploaded as I'm finishing up my 01 TA project (after 2 years on jackstands) is so perfect

Bought a pewter 2000 WS6 with Hurst 6 speed. Sold three years later with 9k miles as my daughter was on the way. Looking to replace it.. the car not the daughter. First T/A I bought was an '85 purchased in '86. Second was a '76 I restored factory appearing with upgrades to the 400. Love and missing Pontiac. Thanks for the memories.

A boss I had at a cabinet shop in around 2004-5 had one of these in black. It was a stick like this one, 2001 model and all, and was just absurdly quick, borderline scary for a completely factory car. Well, almost, it had a cool air intake, headers, exhaust, and some computer tweaks. Great, GREAT car.

Great to hear a new song from The Roman. Excellent review as always. It makes Mondays worth getting excited about.

Seeing Mr. Regular spin the tires and the Roman sitting there nervously was the best way to start the video

I always loved the tail light design on this car. The 4th gen TransAm was so much better looking than the Camaro. I was a huge fan when Pontiac had the 1998 Purple colour. Somewhere packed away, I have the 1998 Firebird / TransAm brochure from the local dealership - the best I could do when my parents were buying a 1998 Grand Am instead of the Trans Am. :p

A very accurate assessment,good show old chap

This review reminds me so much of my 2001 Mustang Roush Stage 2. It’s not supercharged, it’s not a late model 5.0, so the expectation of it to be this world beater isn’t there. But it is fun, and nothing takes me back to high school faster than it.

As someone who LOVES Firebirds, this was my absolute favorite review you've ever done.

When RCR gets philosophical, they somehow make me nostalgic for a car I've never actually owned...

Love those cars. I wanted a yellow special edition one for my first car, but ended up with a '99 Suburan LT...

I own 2000 ws6, hurst shifter, articulating bucket seats and the 10 disc changer. Waited 9 months when I ordered it. Has 45,000 miles, never seen snow and three times in the rain. Love the car. Still drives like I left the dealership. Only upgrades are SLP bolt on subframe connectors, hotchkis strut tower brace, flow master cat back exhaust and a k&n air filter. I still have the original exhaust in my basement.

the late 4th gen firebird/ transam is by far my favorite car, I have been wanting one since I was a kid. Even now in my 30's i dream of owning one and sometime next year I hope to finally have mine.

Back in 2002, my best friend's Dad would pick us up from elementary school in his silver, always freshly waxed WS6. I hated crawling into the cramped back seat and the car reeked of cigarette smoke. My friend's parents were going through a nasty divorce at the time. I never liked or understood the car back then, but in retrospect the car fit the situation perfectly. Now I kinda want one.

Man i am loving these reviews and im impressed you keep getting funky and interesting cars to give away. All desirable and fun! Like im not a big muscle car guy but always thought these where funky and i do appreciate them, even more now! Just a big angry American s2000 right? Sorta? Haha

15:09 - Well done sir. That hit the feeling I have towards my bone stock 2011 WRX. The experiences in and with it make it unique and worthwhile without being perfect.

ive been daily driving a 4th gen for 15 years now & its an amazing platform... & especially with a full suspension build i might add... thank u

Stop everything and listen to Kim Mitchell’s Go for a soda, made my day 🤣

Heck yeah! I have a black 2000 WS6 that just turned 67k miles. It's stick as well. These cars are awesome! 🏁

beautiful commentary at the end, always a great listen.

I wanted a black WS6 so bad back when I graduated HS in ‘02. It’s still a great looking car!

God the 98 firebird was my first car miss it everyday

These are the deep reviews i love.

Very nice ending Roman, the right pitch between speedy and clear

I appreciate every of RCR videos. You deserve more subscribers and attention just like the cars you review.

in the first 60 seconds: "from people crossing a state highway with all holes filled with EDM and mass-effect porn" True to form RCR great stuff

I missed Romans songs so much! Also his time travel series was so amazing, I really felt like I belonged to the lore of something great!

My high school car was a 98 trans am ws6 but with an automatic. God I loved that car, the engine detonated in 2017 and I've wanted one again since.

I got to drive one of these back in 2007. What a beast!

WS6 is very cool, but I've always wanted a black/gold SLP FireHawk to match my 73 Cutlass S Hurst/Olds

And that number 8 spark plug is a joy to change

I used to sell these when I was in my 20s. Some of the best test drives ever. Nothing better than fishtailing around a corner and climbing effortlessly to 135 in 5th gear to show what this gem could do!

A guy at my high school had one of these in 2007. Pretty crazy car at the time for a kid

Probably the last best thing from 2001.

Mr. Regular had me at “extramarital bone rodeo”

As a proud owner of a H/C/I WS6, I salute the makers of this video!

I sold my fbo e85 wrx earlier this year because I wanted to get a daily and a v8. The v8 I landed with is a 2002 ws6 that already had a stage 4 cam, built heads, full exhaust, twin disc clutch, and a slew of other parts. I've never had so much fun behind the wheel of a car, put down 450hp at the rear wheels which was 100hp more than my wrx, and now I just want more lol

I gotta be honest, that speech about good and perfect was exactly what I needed today. Thank you lads for the pick up.

Love these types of cars..90s and early-mid 2000s seem like the MOST regular cars to me. As cool as the varied types of reviews RCR does have been, THESE types of cars are the ones I love the most.

Those final years of production for the Firebird were gorgeous. She’s a thick gal, in all the right places

Good shit rcr, sometimes I skip the Monday vids to try to disassociate myself from the fact it’s Monday but man when I feel I need a rcr vid , all the words correspond with whatever I’m thinking. From a Honda Fit to like the 6th giveaway car? Congrats rcr you have won (sent from 2 surge white claws)

I was 13 years old when the WS6 hit the showroom. Our local dealer had a red one with black interior. It’s still in my top 5 must have cars.

The original review of the red one is one of the reasons why I bought one. They are wicked fun cars.

Went ahead and entered myself to win. I was born in ‘92 and would love me a WS6. I’m all the way in south Texas but will gladly pay the shipping. Cool review.

I absolutely love your videos! You hit on all the existential parts that makes a proper gearhead. Of which I am one. I've seen been a long time subscriber and all your content is on point and well entertaining! As far as you coming out, bad ass! You do you, good sir. I've watched you clips for years now, and you just get it! You are a true Gearhead! And for that, I salute you! =)

My god what a gorgeous car

I'm currently building a heads cam intake one. Such a fun and beautiful platform. Also mustangs and fast ford's magazine was running high 12s with these

I almost teared up watching this review. I had a 25th anniversary with the LT one, I took my four-year-old son for joy rides, he loves the Chi tops down and the wind in his hair. He is 11 years old now and he still talks about it to this day as if I was just driving around in it. I had to sell it when times got tough after the military (yes I was a douche bag). It was my second car ever owned, and I think of it often

I just all around love the WS6 it's just an amazing car, Pontiac really had it's moments

excellent review for one of the coolest cars out there. shame the giveaway is only restricted to the US :/

A friend of a friend had a WS6 around 2008 that only had an exhaust, a cam, and a 28" tire. He ran low 11s in the quarter mile. Thing was so cheap to buy and make fast back then

Loved this video again Mr Regular and crew, you guys are awesome! and now i want a Firebird.... 😀

Freakin' A Man. The 1979 6.6L was my 2nd car. You describe the essence of that simple joy so well. Thank you for the reminder of the simple and good 👍😎

This car just makes me wonder where the last 21 years went and how we have let things get so bad.

Also- @3:17 you mentioned the power. In fact all LS1s regardless of car made the same HP. GM deliberately underrated the F-body models to drive trim level sales and to protect the image of the Corvette C5. Put a stock LS1 F-body on a dyno and you’ll get ~ 345 at the crank just like a same year Corvette.

This is one of my favorite KZfaq/show ever, I'm addicted to regular car 🚨

This car in the metallic purple. Friggin gorgeous.

I would like to see a video where its just Mr.Regular doing regular car maintenance.

The greatest car of all time

My father bought a 99 Formula WS6 1LE new in mid 99. As of today, still has 30k miles on. Car was a powerhouse of the time.

This car was built in my backyard as a kid in Boisbriand, Quebec. I used to stare through the chain link fence at the Camaros and Firebirds being driven into train cars. Thanks for that awesome Regular Car Review. Wish I could win this car.

GM didn't nerf the LS1 on F bodies. People dyno them with 308-318 to the wheels. A simple intake, headers, cat back exhaust and tune will get you 350 hp and 350 tq to the wheels. They're the most responsive to mods, way more power per dollar spent than a thing else.

2001 😂😂😂 I remember a girl literally telling me on a hay ride on 10/30/01 at 13 that her dad's friend just bought one of these and it could do 75 in second gear. Wound up meeting the guy last year -20 years later and he confirmed lol

I had one. Cammed, full bolt ons. Ran mid 11s. This bring back memories

You got the purpose and effect of the 3rd and 4th Gen Camaros/Firebirds exactly right when you talked about driving around to Kim Mitchell

This is the most 2000s automobile to ever exist.

I just read yesterday that the last Pontiac ever made, that G6 you mentioned, was totaled at 60k miles, and was a lame rental fleet spec white example. Shame.

This is definitely one of my all time favorites , I'm 42 born in 81 , my personal favorites are ws6 c6 ss Camaro chevy ss gmt800 single cab shortys gmt400 tahoes n suburbans .. and fox body mustangs ,

more of Roman please!! 🤍