1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 from North America - Comments

I know vw is a german car, but it and the fiero were built in the same era. Why not look at the service records for the celicas built in that era. Guess what much better than average records on repair. So yes pontiac and Generic motors were to blame indeed. Even now the new solstice is a great looking machine, but the first year of ownership is much worse than average. If one wants to buy on looks then buy the pontiacs, but if one wants reliability buy japenese or german. I own a 330ci BMW- 2004 and have no problems with it. I had a 1988 firebird that was a junkpile and money sucker. I do not want to be a grease monkey and work on cars just have fun driving a reliable, nice styled car is what I have and want.

I purchased a 1984 Fiero (4cyl/4spd) in 1986. Drove it for 13 years. Only sold it because my wife was pregnant with our second child.

I replaced just about everything under the hood at least once, including the engine at 125,000 miles. I am not very mechanically inclined, but with the help of more knowledgeable family members, we did the work without the help of a paid mechanic.

Two memorable repairs were due to hitting wildlife.

One was when I hit a dog that darted in front of me and I had to replace the nose, left fender, hood, and headlight motor assembly.

The other was when I hit a bird at 110 mph. It was in the road at night and must have jumped a little too late. All that I saw was a flash in front of the headlights and a smash into the windshield. I nearly soiled myself.

Thank goodness for car insurance.

My oldest just got her drivers license and I wish I had held onto that car, she would have loved it, I did!

Wow - Many devoted people are true to the Fiero.

I like the looks, but from what I am reading pulling out engines and replacing everything tells me it is not a car to drive everyday.

I know of 2 mechanics who would not buy these cars because of reliability issues. I also know of an auto inspector who told his wife " No Way".

If a person wants a car that always needs constant care then the Fiero is great. For me I want to put in the key and drive for 30-40k miles and then maybe have a problem.

Thanks but no thanks.

It tells me that if it were such a great car they would still make it. The looks are awesome but that's where the fun ends.

The Accord is still around and has outlived the Fiero for decades. That's what reliable quality cars are supposed to be built like.

I bought my 84 Fiero SE in 2000. It was in bad shape in that the rear right bearing needed fixing. Of course there was the headlight problem. Other than that the work I put into it has been to improve its performance. High flow cat, Holley EFI, K&N filter, stronger coil... Love the car!!!

What a shame. Pontiac is dead. A goner. I think though they should have never built a car like the Fiero. There were 17 deaths reported from fires and 1 was a 18 month old baby. GM knew of the fire problem but ignored it. This info comes from a retired engineer. The Fiero was an awesome looking car, but come on GM, if you know a car is going to catch on fire, for GODS SAKE don't put it into production. This is capitalism at its best. I am sorry to say but GM deserved what it got. First the Corvair, x-cars, Fiero. Poor management got them what they deserved. Look at the Toyota MR2- excellent reliability record and no FIRES. Pontiac is dead, let's hope GM learns. But I bet in a few years they will be gone. Too bad.

"If you know a car is going to catch on fire, for GODS SAKE don't put it into production. This is capitalism at its best. I am sorry to say but GM deserved what it got. First the Corvair, x-cars, Fiero. Poor management got them what they deserved."

Yeah - look at the GM U-Body minvans! You should see their crash test for a head-on collision! (Chevy Venture, Pontiac Montana, Buick GL8, and Oldsmobile Silhouette)