Questions About Fiero Before I Buy One

[electric_4_ever]

Hi, I was just wondering what everyones and anyones thoughts are on a 1985 Pontiac Fiero. This thing is like brand new, the guy I'm buying it off of has fixed the entire thing up: new brake lines, gas lines, tires, the works, and on top of that, it only has 88 000 KM on it. I have heard a lot of contreversy on these cars ever since I thought about buying one. Everyone I know says they're a piece of garbage, but every time I read about them, people swear by them and say they're the best car they've ever owned. The selling price is $3000. For a car this old, regardless of it being fixed up, is $3000 a resonable amount? Also, does the 1985, $ cyl. Fiero have the same motor in it that a celebrity does? Because thats the kind of car I own now, and if there is no power difference between the motors, then whats the point of switching cars and paying more a month for insurance? Once again, any information on this car would be greatly appreciated, whether it is related/pertaining to my post or not. The more knowledge I can get on this car, the better. Thanks. You can also contact me at [email protected] . Once again, any information would be greatly appreciated.

[Old Lar]

An 85 Fiero IS 21 years old. I own three, one I bought new and none are daily driver cars anymore. The parts are getting scarce and some are getting pricey. The 4 cylinder cars are not known for their power (92 HP) but do handle quite well on twisty roads. When I lived in upstate New York, I found that the car (a GT) did not drive too well in the snow with its fat tires, so my cars were stored for the winter.

Since you speak of KM, the car must be Canadian and frame rust can be a hidden problem. The panels don't rust, but the space age frame does. One place to check is the frame rails in the trunk. Pull back the carpet along the side of the trunk and inspect the metal underneath.

The milage on the car is not a real concern as long as the car was well cared for. The lowest milage on one of my Fieros is 170,000 KM (107,000 miles) the others have more on their odometer. I have seen at least one 4 cylinder Fiero that had over 400,000 miles on the original engine (644,000 KM) probably an unusual car that was highly maintained and mostly highway driven.

The cars are fun to drive as long as you don't wish to carry lots of stuff. It was built, initially, as a commuter car that would get decent gas milage.

Again at 21 years of age for a car that will be used or abused is not a wise idea. More things can and will break down in the not to distant future from just old age. Unless you do the work yourself and have the time to do the work, it can get pricey to get repaired if you can find a shop willing to do the work.

[electric_4_ever]

Who says I was going to beat the crap out of it and not take care of it?

[G-man422]

^ no one. he is just saying if you're gonna get a beater car, dont get a fiero.