Most of the car's problems were result of the second owner not driving it for two years.
The clutch needed replacement, but that was my fault when I had the clutch at halfway, while I was driving the car slowly up a ramp. It's what happens when a novice stick shift driver drives a sports car.
The $20 coolant sensor needed replacement to restore the normal functioning of the radiator fan.
The $25 oxygen sensor needed replacement to keep the fuel to air ratio within specifications.
The spark plugs had 48 thousand miles on them, so they needed replacement.
The rubber bushings in the control arms and the shock absorbers needed replacement from hard driving, like all cars.
And finally, it needed a new coat of paint from sitting in the sun for two years.
A joy to drive on back roads, and with some horsepower upgrades, it will be great on drag strips.
The fact that the car is so light helps the acceleration, but now there are V8 kits available, which makes the power per dollar ratio great.
There are so many upgrades, and web sites dedicated to this car, and why not. It's consumer based like Saturn with its plastic body and low cost, it's Italian based with its handling and styling, the 1987 and 88' had German transmissions, and it has America written all over this wonderful combination.
And it will be back in 2003, with the Fiero GT.
Just one question, this site was mailed to me by a friend. Can the person who wrote "it will be back in 2003" in reference to the GT model E-mail me back to let me know what they were talking about, and where they got their information from? As far as I have been told, GM said "No." to me when I mailed a petition with a few thousand signatures on it. As you can see by my E-mail address, bringing back the Fiero is my quest. My E-mail is ReturnOfFiero@aol.com. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Mychel J. Elderd.
I have a 1988 GT 2.8 V6 in great condition. I was wondering if you could tell me any ways to get some good horsepower upgrades for the car, because I would like to be able to take it to the strip someday. So if you have any, please email me at fieroman88@hotmail.com.
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