(2002)Storage space is at a premium in a third generation F-body. The presence of a computer module behind the passenger's side of the dash means there's no room for a glovebox of any sort... just a puny little map pocket. That means the only interior storage area of any volume is the console glovebox, itself not that big to begin with. So if you absolutely positively had to store your cassette tapes in individual spring-loaded compartments, Pontiac had the answer for you. Option B67 would deliver these 6 neato compartments. The only downside was that you were left with a sliver of storage space the width of a notepad, and a small square area that was mostly useable for coins. I happen to keep a little length of wire in that space, to use for pulling the codes if my ECM decides to light the Service Engine Soon diagnostic lamp.
(2002)With all the lights and funky indicators included with the digital dash, what better item to complete the 'cockpit' or 'Knight Rider' look than an overhead console? Two rotating drums are inscribed with such items as "celebration" or "appointment" or "travel" or "service" or anything else you'd absolutely need an overhead console to keep track of. I can maybe see a usefulness in noting the mileage at the previous service interval, but it seems an awful lot of effort just to note down some numbers. Sadly, none of the digits light up. Also included in the overhead console is a cool map light, which can be angled practically anywhere in the vicinity of the front occupants. You can also activate the dome lamp without lighting up all the rest of the interior courtesy lamps. Behind the map light is a small storage pouch, ironically the ideal size for stuffing a radar detector into (hmmmm...).
(2002)Between the pouch and the dome lamp, Pontiac also included a nifty little gadget. A small AA-battery powered flashlight, complete with the name 'FIREBIRD' embossed into it. It rests in a small slot just ahead of the dome lamp, and is released with the click of a button. Too cool...
(2002)Okay, time for the useful options. I, for one, really appreciate the DE4 sunshades, what with having t-tops and a completely black interior. With the shades installed, the result makes the car's interior look like a hardtop, to those who don't know exactly what an F-body hardtop's interior would look like. They velcro to the t-tops, so shifting of the shades while the car is in movement is not a problem.
(2002)You can spot the above-mentioned flashlight sitting in its receptacle just ahead of the lit dome lamp in this picture.
Yet another useful one. It's bad enough that the actual trunk of a 3rd gen F-body is nothing more than a well behind the gas tank hump, so at least this switchable lamp helps you see what's down in the depths of this little storage area.
(2002)While we're having a look at this trunk, let me add that the cargo pull-down cover is nice for providing not only a pleasant flat surface beneath the wide long rear hatch glass, but it also keeps whatever is in your luggage compartment safe from prying eyes. And another thing... with such a heavy rear hatch, the electric hatch pull-down mechanism is really a nice thing to have. I can't imagine the horror of slamming the rear hatch closed and having the hatch glass shatter into a million pieces. With this pull-down, all one has to do is lightly close the hatch and the motor will pull the hatch firmly and completely shut.
(2002)While we're taking a look back there, Pontiac (and probably Chevrolet as well) addressed the lack of lockable storage space by providing this little cubby hole in the back fender trim, inside the hatch area. This is found only on the driver's side, as the equivalent passenger side area is occupied by the space saver spare tire, mounted upright within the rear fender area. (!)
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