Hey there! Im thinking about buying an 87 Fiero GT...

[SweetOranges]

Im in the process of selling a VW I had absolutley no luck with, and the top candidate which Im considering replacing it with is an 87 Pontiac Fiero GT. Im a full time student and a full time worker, so I spend alot of time commuting, and although I do have some mechanical backround, Im no master, and I havent owned a domestic car since I was 16. The Fiero has 130,000 miles, and it's the original owner Im buying from. It has perfect carfax. It's an automatic (boring, I know =( but still very exciting to drive, and nothing wrong that I could see, hear, etc. Is this a reliable car for a daily driver? How long until I have to dump money into it? Many people who I ask locally about this car tell me to stay away, but for no credible reason. I really love this car, I hope it's sound, because it sure is sweet to drive. If anyone has some advice for me, please get back! Id appreciate it.

[gsxrbobby]

Replace the Modu. and the coil pick up, plugs and wires and the dist. cap, the O2 senser and the car will give you at least another 50K, easy if the car is sound now!

[fieronut]

my last 87 gt 2.8-9 excellent car 245,000 mi
never rebuilt. mobil 1 syntec and a zmax every other oil change. other than routine stuff, not a darn problem

[Indy-1]

Sounds like a nice Fiero. So, what are ya waitin' for

[Ragtop_Renegade]

Any car can have problems, but a few wrenchs and some logical thinking go a long way. And of course we're here to help

If you like to transport a lot of "stuff" The 2-seater with baby trunk isn't the best for a daily driver, but they are great on gas and you end up giving fewer rides

[JoeZamp]

My Fiero is still running strong at 151,000 miles.
I have had it for around 5 months now.
If you know a good mechanic...have them check out the major stuff and I say go for it.
Like another user already mentioned...they are a two seater, but hey, I'm divorced and I want one other passenger! LOLs.....I LOVE MINE!
JoeZamp

[Midnightryder]

well i got two fieros...lol one is running strong at 171,000 (86 se.v6.auto) and another right now needs a clutch (lol it will be runnning soon) and it has 66,749 (87 gt.5 spd)...yeah u either need a good mechanic or be able to work on them yourself.....fieros are da best cuz....

[Old Lar]

The Fieros are a fun car to drive, although I wouldn't use a 17 year old car as a daily driver and primary transportation. ANY 17 year old car is bound to have problems.

My 87 GT (I'm the original owner) has only 101K mile on it and I don't hesitate to take it on trips, but I don't use it daily. The car has been trouble free except for replacement parts on routine maintenance items, has had no problems. But if something does go, I can put it aside and use my primary car for trips etc.

Fieros are great as a hobby car, but if you don't have the time, $, or skill to repair them too many years on the car and maybe too many miles.

[Midnightryder]

there is nothing wrong with using a fiero as a daily driver (i use my 86 se everyday 171,000 miles and still counting).......there is nothing that is going to happen to them if u keep them up....and not run the shit out of them.... hey old is there some reason that you dont want to drive it around? (besides you think it is bound to have problems) which i have never had out of mine....

[fiero_1986]

its the best investment ive made on a car my bro has a grand prix with the 3.1 and these engines normally go till about 300000 mile with the basic care oil change's ect the one thing i will tell u is if u buy 1 expect to spend a while changing ur plugs