1988 Pontiac Fiero GT review from North America
"An all around bargain. Has the looks and handling of a Ferrari without the cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas tank goes empty every now and then.
The tires wear down (kind of fast :).
Had to replace the battery twice!
The seat has a tear from "falling" into it.
Had to fix a leaking oil pan gasket.
General comments?
This car has started every time I turned the key, except once, the battery was dead.
I have had this car since I was a teenager. Now I am almost 30, and I will own it till the day I die.
It's not my daily driver anymore because I need a truck for work, but my wife continues to drive it almost daily.
It's not a practical car because of only two seats. Also, there isn't much room for luggage and what not. But for a weekend get-away, this is the perfect car.
I also started racing this Fiero with the SCCA. In stock form it will compete with cars 12 years newer and $15 - $30,000 more than my Fiero. After 4 years of constant racing, nothing has broken or failed.
My only wish is that these cars were built once again. I would be the first one in line (with only money down, no trade-in).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Fiero |
| Date of Entry | 17th December, 2001 |