1988 Pontiac Fiero Formula review from North America
"This car is pure fun to drive and own!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has had very few things wrong with it.
The distributor O-ring began leaking and needed replacement. It had 70K miles on it and was 10 years old.
Shocks at 70K miles.
Struts at 85K miles.
Interior has held up very well and exterior paint still looks showroom!
General comments?
This car is probably the best buy I will ever make. I have never been left stranded by this car, despite its old age and high mileage.
Although now a rocket on the road, the V6 offers good acceleration and lots of torque at any speed for quick passes.
It handles like no other car I have ever driven. I can easily handle corners at triple the recommended speed limits without a problem.
This car turns heads! People turn heads to look at this car all the time, and many will come up to compliment it or talk to you about it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 67000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Probe |
| Date of Entry | 30th June, 2002 |