Firebirdcrazy

A formula could have been ordered with every option the trans am had. The big difference is the extra weight the TA carries with all the ground effects. So formulas are a bit quicker in stock form against a stock TA. I specially ordered my Formula factory direct without the WS6, leather, and TTops because I got tired of them in my last 2 TA's and camaro. Getting burned in the sun, and leaking Ttops lol. And I wanted the sleeper which I love having.

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

From Edmunds:

01 TA Curb Weight: 3499 lbs.
01 Forumla Curb Weight: 3452 lbs.
00 TA Curb Weight: 3397 lbs.
00 Forumla Curb Weight: 3341 lbs.
99 TA Curb Weight: 3397 lbs.
99 Forumla Curb Weight: 3341 lbs.
98 TA Curb Weight: 3477 lbs.
98 Forumla Curb Weight: 3455 lbs.

Weight difference between the 2 is minimal, I love WS6 formula's, but I'd rather weigh 23 pounds more and look better IMO. Decide by your taste.

98BlkFormula

iTrader: (6)

I have a 98 Formula and just got insurance yesterday. i payed $126 for 6 months but thats because im under my dads insurance and he gets good discounts.

YoungGunLs1

I own a T/A but I am gonna tell you to go with a formula, If I could do it over again i would get a formula WS.6 or just a plain formula and slap a WS.6 hood on her...I like the front fascia of the formula better than the T/A, but then I also like the high rise spoiler on the T/A compared to the one on the formula... Both cars look great, but if insurance really is less expensive on the formula then definately go with the formula if that is what you want.

Wesmanw02

iTrader: (4)

Formula fascia:



Trans Am fascia:



I think those are the differences in the front ends.

darrensls1

Formulas look nicer (IMO), weigh less and are far rarer cars. What's not to like?

udlose99ta

iTrader: (18)

my formula has cloth, i guess cloth was standard and leather was an option.
I would say go with the formula. i sold my t/a for my formula and dont regret it one bit!

staringback05

iTrader: (8)

ehh i love my TA i mean really, a few pounds heavier isnt gonna make that big of a difference, esp when half the time i race people who weigh alot more then me lol...(175) so that offsets it, my t-tops work fine, you honestly have to use them or they mold wrong, thats peoples problems.

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

Get those surfboards off of that car! I LOVE WS6 formula's, but base models dont do it for me, but then again, neither does a plain base TA (mine has wheels dang it!)

staringback05

iTrader: (8)

i waxed everything afterward hahaha,

Dal1as

Beat me to it. People really overstate the weight differences in these cars. It's negligable. I like the Formula front ends but otherwise the base models just don't do it for me.

darrensls1

I don't consider any of these cars plain looking. Now a Cavalier is plain looking IMO. Formulas, TA's & Firehawks are all good. But I must admit the ram air hood does sort of add a little attitude to the style.

If I had to choose again I would still want a Formula but I think I would shop around for a factory produced Formula WS6. Very rare, very clean looking and very stylish without being overdone.

99camarosupersport

iTrader: (6)

t/a's look better, formulas look like your normal everday v6 firebird

firefighter1

I'd like that. Sleeper!

chadtx01

iTrader: (5)

Unless its a WS6 Formula. Then it looks like your normal everyday v6 firebird with a hood and rims.

99camarosupersport

iTrader: (6)

ok, t/a's still look better IMO.

Firebirdcrazy

No Formula's Look Better lol I will post pics of mine next week when its all done up.

Jon87transam

iTrader: (1)

although i would always go with the t/a, you have to respect the formula, it started the firehawk (with SLP). even though a 4th gen hawk is cool, a third gen hawk takes all the cake!

kny3twalker

iTrader: (31)

Formula > Trans Am

Especially in late third gens.....

and I have owned both

chadtx01

iTrader: (5)

Personally, I like the TA front clip and the formula wing. Although the car with the Formula front clip and the TA wing looks pretty damn good.