November 16, 200619 yr I was wondering if I should go ahead into looking at a 1986 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 that is for sale in Orangeville. I spotted it on Craigslist. The car is an 86 w/ 80,000 kms. It needs a front bumper, brake work, and a new battery. What do you guys think? Are these cars potential problems. I have heard of many breaking down frequently. Would this be worth it ot just be a money pit? I dont think I would want to drive this in the winter so that is something that would turn me away. What do you think?
November 16, 200619 yr Of all the engine fire jokes we make, in reality that issue was confined mainly to the 1984 model year and it was usually people revving the $h! out of the engines. I think these things redlined at 5000RPM, which is not real rev-worthy if you ask any ricer. Also, the valve covers were notoriously leaky and the oil pan was rather small (3qts?). This thing was meant as a cheap econobox but looked like a cheap sports car and you don't have to look at too many Sephias and Probes to realize both demographics don't put 'maintenance' as a priority.
November 16, 200619 yr Actually, I believe after the first year the oil pans were changed to accomodate 4 qts of oil, but I could be wrong. I'd stay away from an 86 2M4. For one, the Iron Duke really is a POS engine. unrefined, the car was notorious for leaks. Blech. I also don't think the base model is that much of a looker. The suspension on that fiero will also leave something to be desired. And having to already have to do the brakes--yuck. I think a fiero needing work already and an un-desirable basemodel is not worth 800 bucks. Maybe 500, but not 800. Hell, I had picked up a running Indy Fiero for $500 that needed some work.
November 16, 200619 yr Hmm, if you want a Fiero, atleast get one with the 2.8L V6. Ones with the Iron Duke are slow (can you say 88hp?) and as pointed out, not the most reliable ones out there. I love Fieros and even I would have to pass on it.
November 16, 200619 yr And when you get a little more cash... dropping in a V8 or supercharged V6 wouldn;t hurt either :AH-HA_wink:.
November 16, 200619 yr And when you get a little more cash... dropping in a V8 or supercharged V6 wouldn;t hurt either :AH-HA_wink:. 216418[/snapback] TC ecotec.
November 16, 200619 yr TC ecotec. 216419[/snapback] I wonder if the Getrag would hook up to it? Now that'd be fun!
November 16, 200619 yr Author I am going to recommend it to my auto teacher. We need another project car soon. He would want to put a 3800 or something in it.
November 16, 200619 yr Do it! Fieros are still cool... they're still the only PORDUCTION car from GM ever with a mid-engined setup.
November 16, 200619 yr Do it! Fieros are still cool... they're still the only PORDUCTION car from GM ever with a mid-engined setup. 216443[/snapback] Well Production, yes. Porduction, no
November 17, 200619 yr I wonder if the Getrag would hook up to it? Now that'd be fun! 216421[/snapback] no idea, but i dont see why the cobalt manual wouldnt.
November 17, 200619 yr I saw a Fiero GT on ebay in great shape with a Firebird interior...it was pretty sweet. I think the GTs are HAWT but yeah, that Iron Duke is a piece of crap.
November 17, 200619 yr If you'er goign to a be a stickler 0n spellnig thwn youl'l have a filed day wiht ym posts.
November 18, 200619 yr If you'er goign to a be a stickler 0n spellnig thwn youl'l have a filed day wiht ym posts. 216866[/snapback] i guess im the real tard here. i thought you were being clever and commenting on fiero/quality issues. i read PORDUCTION as POOR-DUCTION.
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