1988 Pontiac Fiero GT review from North America
"Wicked Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlight motor quit, shifter console getting worn. Leaky trunk due to road spray from wheel wells.
General comments?
Had all the problems fixed, frame was a bit rusty in back by trunk had new sections welded on. Did motor transplant using a 350 crate motor, brand new. Dyno rated 342 hp to the rear wheels. Had an 89 vette, but sold it for the Fiero. The Fiero is very fast with the new motor. Need new rear tires, Wider. Compared to my vette the fiero even with the stock 2.8 is almost as fast, but handles 10 times better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 350 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Corvette |
| Date of Entry | 23rd January, 2005 |