1987 Pontiac Fiero GT review from North America
"A mini-Corvette in the best sense"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The cooling fan thermal switch failed.
The exhaust manifold gaskets leaked.
The headlight motor bushings needed replacement.
The ignition switch had a short and needed replacement.
Other than routine maintenance items (wear & tear), no additional major problems.
General comments?
The Fiero is not a car I would consider taking on a long road trip (minimal trunk space, tight cabin, etc..). However, I absolutely love it for short blasts just for the sheer fun of driving.
I own a Cadillac Seville and a Mercedes-Benz for everything else, but drive the Fiero whenever I can justify it. I currently own 3 and would jump at the chance to purchase a new one were Pontiac to bring the car back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Allante |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2001 |