Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

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Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

January 11, 2006, 06:10:02 PM

Because ever since i have seen this GT over in Devoux shopping center, i have been wanting to get in contact with the owner, the thing has been sitting there for like roughly 5-6 months without plates. The only problem is that there is no for sale sign either, and seeing as i want a junker that i can put liability on thats a perfect candiate i think.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #1 – January 11, 2006, 06:23:59 PM

there very tiny! i have a hard time in em and seat all the way back. can't really close the door too.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #2 – January 11, 2006, 06:59:23 PM

They had problems with engine fires...although I think that depends on the year.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #3 – January 11, 2006, 07:03:29 PM

Cool little car. Puting the ebrake on the left never did make much sense to me, though. You pull the handle, then you have to climb over it to get out.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #4 – January 11, 2006, 08:14:43 PM

The Fiero was absolute shiznit from 84-86, then when GM finally straightened everything out and fixed all of their problems they killed the car. They had the front suspension and drivetrain of an X car (Citation, Skylark, Phoenix) mounted in the back, and the front suspension of a T car (Chevette) in the front. You could get an Iron Duke (2.5 4-cyl) or a 2.8 MPFI V6. Both engines were available with a 3-speed auto or 4-speed manual. I think the 4-cyl may have had an available 5-speed, but the V6 didn't get a 5-speed until the later years (87 or 88). Remember, GM did not initially market the Fiero as a sporty car - it was considered to be a frugal commuter car.

As Red LX said, they had problems with engine fires, but this was addressed through a recall (although how effective the repair was is unknown to me). They also had problems with cooling hoses (they run from the rear engine to the front radiator) and IIRC they had an assload of other problems as well, though just about any car has its "quirks" (Lord knows these Fox cars do).

I'd love to have an 87 or 88 GT fastback, but they're ed near impossible to find (especially 88's) and when you find one it's like it's made of gold.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #5 – January 11, 2006, 08:29:16 PM

humm my grandma has a gt in her gurage v-6 just not too sure on year. may be a 88 but not 100% also its been sitting for 5 yrs untouched. and i belive she is trying to sell it too.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #6 – January 11, 2006, 08:34:01 PM

my cousin had one, he was driving down the road and started smelling somthing burning......he stopped...the car was on fire.... he lost his diploma and everything that was in the car

not cool bro firehazzards

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #7 – January 11, 2006, 08:36:13 PM

Well there is a gold Gt in devoux shopping center, pretty much right across the street from me. Like I mentioned but i have a feeling that it may be stolen and left for dead as seeing that it has been sitting there for 5-6 months no for sale sign no plates.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #8 – January 11, 2006, 08:38:33 PM

I like them little cars. The engine fire thing I'm pretty sure was adressed in the later years. Only thing is the engine bays are alittle cramped and that tends to make things tricky. One of the plusses is that you wont have to worry about rust! I still want to get one and swap in a built 4.3 (or 350 if I feel like taking a few years).

Carm- Theres quite a few of the 87-88 fastbacks here but the few that are willing to sell one want some big$$$.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #9 – January 11, 2006, 08:40:51 PM

Why would i not need to worry about rust is it a fiberglass coffin?

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #10 – January 11, 2006, 08:44:50 PM

It's plastic with a steel space frame (And to think Saturn claims they did it first). The body won't rust but you've still gotta worry about teh unibody rusting...

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #11 – January 11, 2006, 08:46:52 PM

Ahh learn something new every day

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #12 – January 11, 2006, 08:49:10 PM

Almost entirely fiberglass. All of them I worked on barely even had rust on the parts that were metal. Still trying to remember the exact reason they caught on fire, think it had something to do the coolant lines next to the fuel lines.

EDIT- my slow typing.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #13 – January 11, 2006, 08:52:10 PM

The biggest reason that i've heard for these cars being taken out of production was the fact that insurance companies ran them into the ground. This was due to the fact that they were built on a new "spaceframe". Insurance companies didn't have the foresight to see that that production method was very efficient and reliable, and if GM hadn't put the kybosh on it, it would have become much much cheaper to work on in the long run, as body shops and such would have the jigs to set them on. Now-a-days those space frames are starting to rot out, even though the rest of the car is in perfect condition. Also something to note, is that these cars are excellent for a lot of different engine swaps, namely the 350. If I had the money (cliche I know) I would be picking up a mint 88 gt, and doing a v8 swap on it.

Whats the track records of those pontiac fieros?

Reply #14 – January 11, 2006, 09:00:29 PM

Well i just want it for a car that i dont have to keep full coverage on like i do with the cougar. And for you that say i dont HAVE to keep full coverage im the only one in my family that hasent been in a major accident and if she ever is i want to be able to piece her back together.