1984 Pontiac Fiero Coupe review from North America
"They don't call them Fieros for nothing!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well after I bought the car, I was impressed because I thought I had bought a real sports car. Little did I know, that they were not named Fieros for nothing. After about 3 weeks of having this atrocity, the engine caught fire 3 times. The speakers in the seats shorted out and failed to operate again. The transmission was grinding from day one. I would have kept the car if it didn't turn into an inferno.
General comments?
The actual car is very nice looking, good acceleration, but the rear engine design was terrible. There is no way for the car to vent heat adequately. Despite the cars many flaws, there are many after market parts, so repairs are a breeze.
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| No better sports car for the money |
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| Affordable 2 seater with upgrade options |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1985 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 overhead valve Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120 miles |
| Previous car | Aston Martin Vantage |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2003 |