1985 Pontiac Fiero GT review from North America
"A small price for a small car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
"Small" exhaust leak problem turned into a $700 headache. As I was trying to unscrew the bolts that hold on the manifold, they all cracked in half inside the head. Had to get the heads re-drilled and machined.
Passenger side headlight motor went. Replaced it.
Two of the four calipers seized, also had a brake line crack, while I was driving.
Went through two fuel pumps and a relay.
Interior is in fairly good condition.
General comments?
Love the car. Handles very well and accelerates smoothly, but I wish it had more power. It seems a bit slow, but maybe it is just deceptive. I would certainly buy another one if I could find one that was also an 1985 GT with very low mileage on it.
Also seems like the driver's padding in the seat, or the springs, need to be replaced.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2001 |