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What to do..... with a Fiero

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Belly35

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Mar 4, 2011 3:08 PM
What to do?

I have a 1984 Pontiac Fiero 4 cylinder, runs good, looks good and drives as good as a Fiero can drive.
With the future of gas moving upward should I invest a little money into this car $1000.00 mechanical repairs (does not include tires a new rims) and make it more dependable vehicle. The MPG of this car is 32 city/40 highway I’m not getting that now but I think I could achieve 26 city and 37 highway. My wife drive almost 60 mile to work and back and this car would be a great summer time car to drive for her.

What is your opinion?



Note: This was my daughter car in high school my plan was to convert to electric/battery power street rod “sleeper”.
Mar 4, 2011 3:08pm
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thavoice

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14,376 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:10 PM
Before I did that I would figure out how long it would take to recoup the costs it would take to fix it, and insure it. If ya get only 5-7 mpg more out of it it may take awhile to actually recoupe it all
Mar 4, 2011 3:10pm
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BR1986FB

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24,104 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:12 PM
You must have drawn the lucky straw. Back in the day those things were catching on fire right and left...
Mar 4, 2011 3:12pm
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gut

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15,058 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:13 PM
BR1986FB;699603 wrote:You must have drawn the lucky straw. Back in the day those things were catching on fire right and left...

I knew there was a reason I always see that as "Firey-o", but couldn't quite remember why.
Mar 4, 2011 3:13pm
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ytownfootball

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6,978 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:17 PM
The GT's would be worth keeping, sharp car that will have some collectibility some day.
Mar 4, 2011 3:17pm
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BR1986FB

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24,104 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:21 PM
gut;699606 wrote:I knew there was a reason I always see that as "Firey-o", but couldn't quite remember why.

Haha...I called them "Fire-o's"
Mar 4, 2011 3:21pm
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thavoice

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14,376 posts
Mar 4, 2011 3:42 PM
Fucked-If-Ever-Run-Over....Fiero



If you are looking just at cost...and lets say the Fiero got 7mpg more than your current car....it would take driving 30,000 to save around a thousand bucks you said you would put into it. That does not consider insurance etc.
Mar 4, 2011 3:42pm
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OSH

Kosh B'Gosh

4,145 posts
Mar 5, 2011 12:05 AM
I have a player whose dad specializes in restoring Fiero's...want him to make it into some hoopty-mobile for you?

He goes to all these Fiero shows and stuff. I had no idea those places existed.
Mar 5, 2011 12:05am
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Hamler Bulldogs

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Mar 5, 2011 2:11 PM
Sell it to NASA,they'll shoot it in the ocean!
Mar 5, 2011 2:11pm
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ManO'War

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1,420 posts
Mar 5, 2011 3:55 PM
I used to have one....broke down all the time, and then caught on fire.
Mar 5, 2011 3:55pm
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GoChiefs

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16,754 posts
Mar 5, 2011 4:13 PM
Kill with fire. Or just start it up. It'll do that on its own.
Mar 5, 2011 4:13pm
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I Wear Pants

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16,223 posts
Mar 6, 2011 5:24 PM
Those Fiero "Ferrari" conversions look and sound like shit.
Mar 6, 2011 5:24pm
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MontyBrunswick

Mar 6, 2011 11:54 PM
My dad had a Fiero. They're fun to drive.

Hope this helps.
Mar 6, 2011 11:54pm