1988 Pontiac Fiero GT review from North America
"Good mileage and good performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel gauge is very inaccurate. This has caused several late night trips to the gas station without the car.
I'm having to replace all of the clutch components, but the car sat for over a year before I got it, so that's understandable.
Lost the ignition module, common to all GM cars.
Every speaker had lost its foam surround.
Also the radio lost the ability to produce sound out of the right speakers.
General comments?
This car handles much better than the previous years. My last Fiero was an 87 gt and it was much easier to push to its limits.
I think it could use a bit more power or closer third gear. However, who wouldn't want more power?
If your interested in getting a Fiero I would suggest looking for an 88. They redesigned the suspension, brakes and some other things. They are definitely worth the extra money people usually want.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2003 |