1985 Pontiac Fiero Sport Coupe review from North America
"A real exotic looking Chevette!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlight motors stopped functioning.
Starter needed replacing after my dad cracked the plastic housing.
"Check Engine" light comes on and off.
Cruise control stopped working.
Brake master cylinder had a leak.
General comments?
I very much enjoy my car because of its mid-engine design.
It looks very exotic and handles like a real sport scar.
The 4 cylinder engine is good on gas (27-34 mpg), but isn't powerful enough to keep up with the car's exotic appearance and handling (92 horsepower).
I also like how the body is rustproof and therefore always looks nice.
Drive one sometime, and you'll be hooked! Definitely drives very different than any other North American vehicle!
If gas mileage isn't a big issue, check out the Fieros with the optional 2.8L V-6 (140 horsepower).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 189000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 205000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2003 |