1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 review from North America
"A GM failure"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator belt snapped at 143,200 miles.
Clutch froze, it was too expensive to fix.
General comments?
Quick, fun little American exotic.
Uncomfortable interior.
Only seated two people, but had a lot of leg room. It felt like you were sitting on the floor, though.
The body faded at a different rate as the front clip, making it look two-tone.
Hard to work on the mid-engine design.
Engine under lock-and-key, however you pop the hood, despite the fact theres only a spare tire and a radiator.
Trunk barely big enough to fit 2 full backpacks, and located right next to engine with minimal heat insulation.
Almost 2 feet between driver and passenger.
No glove compartment.
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| Built right, an inexpensive but world-class sports car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L Inline 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 143000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144500 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2004 |