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2G2FV22PXV2213842 — 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Lot #42642234 · VIN 2G2FV22PXV2213842

🇺🇸 IAAIFront & RearKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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1997 Pontiac Firebird, Front & Rear, IAAI, VIN 2G2FV22PXV2213842 · photo 1 of 11

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Auction IAAI · Lot #42642234

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 9 465 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine969 201 ₴≈ 21 756 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT13 995 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 2G2FV22PXV2213842 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#42642234You are here

IAAI

Aug 18, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Mercury Insurance

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Pontiac Firebird 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 61. Of these — crashes: 5, fires: 3.

Most-reported systems

Service Brakes
13
Hydraulic
13
Engine And Engine Cooling
10
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Electrical System
6
Power Train
6

Official recalls

Exterior Lighting
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA campaign: 06E065000
Equipment
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
NHTSA campaign: 07E088000
Seat Belts
THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS OUT OF DESIGN POSITION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE RETRACTOR TO LOCK-UP ON SLOPES LESS SEVERE THAN THE FMVSS REQUIREMENT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BELTS FOR PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR POSITION. RETRACTORS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED WILL BE REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
NHTSA campaign: 96V219000