1986 Pontiac Fiero, Yes or No?

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Im 18, and this will be my first car. Im thinking about getting a 1986 pontiac fiero. Can someone tell me about this car and if its good or not? Im aware of the engine and fire problems with the 84 model. My friend works with his dad on cars, and his dad talked to a mechanic, and he said the are really good cars, when they run. Im pretty fixed on getting one either way, i just wanted some reviews and comments about them.Also if someone will tell me how much insurance usaually runs on them. Any feed back is really appreciated.
P.S. Whats the difference between the GT and the regular?

Thanks!
 
Yep, they are really good cars, WHEN they run. On the plus side, you will most likely learn quickly how to do your own repairs, and this is a good thing. Having said that, I'm on my second one. I do enjo driving them, but it's a pian when it only runs for 4-5 days in between repairs. Also, though, these cars are 25 years old, give or take depending on model year. You're going to have problems. Be prepared for that. I'm also not to keen on this as a first car. The frame is good, but it's not going to protect you much in an acident, and you're MUCH smaller than anything else on the road. You have to treat these like they're glorified motorcycles, which they kind of are. Defensive driving is a must. If, however, you must have one, then you must. But, if you want something that is not seen everyday, but is still sporty and fun to drive, look up some Dodge Daytona's , or even a late 80's early 90's Cavalier. Both were available with competant engines, automatics or 5-speeds, and are much more crash-worthy.

GT will be v-6 powered, regular could be either an inline-4 or v-6. There will also be variations in body styles.
 
msmart86_2000 said:
Yep, they are really good cars, WHEN they run. On the plus side, you will most likely learn quickly how to do your own repairs, and this is a good thing. Having said that, I'm on my second one. I do enjo driving them, but it's a pian when it only runs for 4-5 days in between repairs. Also, though, these cars are 25 years old, give or take depending on model year. You're going to have problems. Be prepared for that. I'm also not to keen on this as a first car. The frame is good, but it's not going to protect you much in an acident, and you're MUCH smaller than anything else on the road. You have to treat these like they're glorified motorcycles, which they kind of are. Defensive driving is a must. If, however, you must have one, then you must. But, if you want something that is not seen everyday, but is still sporty and fun to drive, look up some Dodge Daytona's , or even a late 80's early 90's Cavalier. Both were available with competant engines, automatics or 5-speeds, and are much more crash-worthy.

GT will be v-6 powered, regular could be either an inline-4 or v-6. There will also be variations in body styles.
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What? Not protect you in an accident?
You do realize that the Fiero was the second highest safety rated car on the road next to the Volvo for every year it was made, right? It has a 5-star crash rating for both front and side. It was only second because the side impact injury was rated slightly lower than the Volvo.
The Cavaliers are 4-stars (mid 90's actually dropped to 3-stars) and so is the Dodge Daytona's. But the Dodge Daytona's have a high death rating meaning the chances of getting killed is higher. I can give you testimonials of folks involved in accidents over the years where BECAUSE they were in a Fiero they lived and still drive Fiero's.


Reliability/dependability depends on the car. How well it was taken care of? My 1986 SE was bought new in May of 1986 and is still running today without any issues at all.

1986 GT's have the "fastback" body style, V-6, and 15" wheels.
1986 SE's have the aero notchback body with a 4-cyl or optional V-6
The SC or base coupe have the notchback body with a 4-cyl engine.
 
Not trying to be mean, but where did you get your info? I ask because I only know of the NHTSA, and they're info is VERY limited when you get into the older years, and you seem to have more info than that. Wasn't trying to give bad info myself, but all I know and what I could find was limited.
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Thank you much!! I'll need those in a few years when my daughter starts driving. Again, my apologies for the bad info.
 
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