problems?

ok thanks that helps. but what are the most common problems, and what
are signs somethings wrong, like are there signs somethign could become
a problem before it becomes a big one
labtech1 wrote:
> I'd put them slightly above average in maintance
> the V6 is no more 'problematic' than if it were installed in an S10
> however since the engine compartment is alot less 'open' some repairs
> ( water pump, timing chain/gear ) can get a bit costly.
>
> proper preventative maintance ( frequent oil changes, filter changes etc )
> and
> using 'good' oil like Mobile 1 can help.
>
>
>
> "dave349" <davester_349 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161302001.406735.182660@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> > hey guys,
> >
> > i'm still thinking about getting a fiero but i'm hearing alot about
> > these cars breaking down and/or needing costly repairs. so my question
> > is simple, how problematic are these cars? and what are the most common
> > problems. fyi if this helps im looking to get an 88 or 87 6 cyl fiero gt
> >
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

dave349 wrote:
> hey guys,
>
> i'm still thinking about getting a fiero but i'm hearing alot about
> these cars breaking down and/or needing costly repairs. so my question
> is simple, how problematic are these cars? and what are the most common
> problems. fyi if this helps im looking to get an 88 or 87 6 cyl fiero gt
>
Remember you're dealing with a 20 year or so old car there will be
constant little things that go wrong.
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

Dave;

I love my 88 Fiero GT, purchased new(now has 73,000 Miles), but I do not
feel it is a car that a youngster should buy, unless he is a very good
mechanic. A clutch repair for a manual shift can get pretty pricey. I am
not very good with the mechanical part and have to rely on the Pontiac
Dealer. Even there I have gotten it back and the problem has not always been
solved until I take then for a drive to demonstrate the problem.

The suspension on the 88 is much better, but I have herd that the repairs on
the 88 suspension are much higher.

I think a more common car, where parts and mechanics are more plentiful is a
better option for a younger driver. I was not successful in convincing my
son or grandson of that path however. <Grin> Good luck with whatever choice
you make.

Regards;

Don Bjortomt
"dave349" <davester_349.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> > hey guys,
>> >
>> > i'm still thinking about getting a fiero but i'm hearing alot about
>> > these cars breaking down and/or needing costly repairs. so my question
>> > is simple, how problematic are these cars? and what are the most common
>> > problems. fyi if this helps im looking to get an 88 or 87 6 cyl fiero
>> > gt
>> >
>
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

Dave,
The last thing that anyone here should be doing is trying to discourage
a potential newcomer to the Fiero world. The first point that has to be made
is that you should not believe anything you hear about Fieros unless you
hear it from an actual Fiero owner. These cars got some bad press in their
early days and you know what results from bad press; a lot of distorted
facts and half truths being rumored around. Its like that game you may have
played as a kid where the teacher whispers something in the ear of one kid
and buy the time it makes its way around the room it has nothing to do with
what she originally said. People that know absolutely nothing about these
cars or their actual history will bad mouth them. So far everyone that has
taken the time to get the real facts about Fieros has fallen in love with
them. An 18 to 22 year old car is always going to have issues. Fieros are no
more or no less problematic than any other car their age.
My advice to you is to get hooked up with a Fiero club. Perhaps even
before you go out and buy a car. Out here in the SF bay area we have an
excellent club with many competent mechanics as members. These guys are
always more than happy to help newcomers. You should try to find this type
of resource near you. Also, if you haven't already found it there is an
excellent on-line forum called the Pennocks Fiero forum. You can post your
problems there and get lots of help.
Your choice of an 88 or 87 is a good one. Many of the bugs and issues
these cars had were ironed out by that time.

Good Luck
Marty

"dave349" <davester_349 DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> hey guys,
>
> i'm still thinking about getting a fiero but i'm hearing alot about
> these cars breaking down and/or needing costly repairs. so my question
> is simple, how problematic are these cars? and what are the most common
> problems. fyi if this helps im looking to get an 88 or 87 6 cyl fiero gt
>
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

thanks for all the help. i know that because these cars are almost 20
years old(and older) there will always be little things going wrong
with them, but i was asking because i just found out my friend's
brother had one and he says it was always breaking down, but i think he
had an 84 which from what i hear had lots of problems because it was
the first model year. I have already checked out pennock's and that is
very helpful. and i will most likely be going for the 88 because there
were lots of improvements on the suspension and brakes and most of the
problems i think would have been worked out. and i will get a older car
no matter what, whether it's a fiero or my second choice is a 3rd gen
firebird
PePe_LePu_For2 wrote:
> Dave,
> The last thing that anyone here should be doing is trying to discourage
> a potential newcomer to the Fiero world. The first point that has to be made
> is that you should not believe anything you hear about Fieros unless you
> hear it from an actual Fiero owner. These cars got some bad press in their
> early days and you know what results from bad press; a lot of distorted
> facts and half truths being rumored around. Its like that game you may have
> played as a kid where the teacher whispers something in the ear of one kid
> and buy the time it makes its way around the room it has nothing to do with
> what she originally said. People that know absolutely nothing about these
> cars or their actual history will bad mouth them. So far everyone that has
> taken the time to get the real facts about Fieros has fallen in love with
> them. An 18 to 22 year old car is always going to have issues. Fieros are no
> more or no less problematic than any other car their age.
> My advice to you is to get hooked up with a Fiero club. Perhaps even
> before you go out and buy a car. Out here in the SF bay area we have an
> excellent club with many competent mechanics as members. These guys are
> always more than happy to help newcomers. You should try to find this type
> of resource near you. Also, if you haven't already found it there is an
> excellent on-line forum called the Pennocks Fiero forum. You can post your
> problems there and get lots of help.
> Your choice of an 88 or 87 is a good one. Many of the bugs and issues
> these cars had were ironed out by that time.
>
> Good Luck
> Marty
>
> "dave349" <davester_349.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161302001.406735.182660@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> > hey guys,
> >
> > i'm still thinking about getting a fiero but i'm hearing alot about
> > these cars breaking down and/or needing costly repairs. so my question
> > is simple, how problematic are these cars? and what are the most common
> > problems. fyi if this helps im looking to get an 88 or 87 6 cyl fiero gt
> >
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

Might want to consider an '87 as a daily driver IMHO.

Sure, the '88s had improvements, but with only ~26000 cars ever being built,
suspension and brake parts are hard to find, and becoming more so. Ball
joints? no sweat. Brake pads? No problem. Go smash into a curb, or a
huge pot hole and screw up a control arm. Or try to find GM control arm
bushings. Good luck. Front wheel bearing go bad? Ca$hing!

At least the '87s had the good headlight motors etc, but all the other parts
are interchangeable!



"dave349" <davester_349.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> i will most likely be going for the 88 because there
> were lots of improvements on the suspension and brakes and most of the
> problems i think would have been worked out.
 >> Stay informed about: problems? 

thanks, i didnt know that. i won't have much moeny to go aorund buying
aftermarket replacement parts so if somethign breaks everythign will be
from the junk yards or donor cars

John Craker wrote:
> Might want to consider an '87 as a daily driver IMHO.
>
> Sure, the '88s had improvements, but with only ~26000 cars ever being built,
> suspension and brake parts are hard to find, and becoming more so. Ball
> joints? no sweat. Brake pads? No problem. Go smash into a curb, or a
> huge pot hole and screw up a control arm. Or try to find GM control arm
> bushings. Good luck. Front wheel bearing go bad? Ca$hing!
>
> At least the '87s had the good headlight motors etc, but all the other parts
> are interchangeable!
>
>
>
> "dave349" <davester_349.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1161642955.163756.68080@f16g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > i will most likely be going for the 88 because there
> > were lots of improvements on the suspension and brakes and most of the
> > problems i think would have been worked out.
 >> Stay informed about: problems?