The Pontiac Fiero may be Affordable Forever (Page 1/2)
Dennis LaGrua MAY 09, 09:06 PM
Nice article here.
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IMO, prices of Fieros and most collectible/classic cars will continue to go down. The demographics of those that own these cars and support the hobby is rapidly changing. The car collector and the general hobby audience is aging and thinning. Few from the Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z generations have interest in hobbies and collectibles. The good news is that there are still enough Fiero owners around to keep this hobby thriving for a while. If you look at the declining numbers in some of the other car clubs we are holding our own here. Thank goodness that our cars are now and will still be affordable

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G.I.GT MAY 10, 12:14 AM
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Patrick MAY 10, 12:27 AM
Try this... The Pontiac Fiero may be affordable forever

I started looking over the comments below the article.... but soon stopped reading them. It was the usual claptrap being posted by trolls about Fieros all catching fire. Some people just need to get out more.

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lorennerol MAY 10, 09:50 AM
Fiero collecting, ownership, curation, and clubs are faring much better than many other cars. One of our local British car clubs has a "passings" section in their regular newsletter and they excitedly welcomed my wife and I as "the new, younger members that we need". We're both 50.

Period collector cars that have become expensive, like the GTO, are suffering because today's young people don't have much, if any, disposable income to get into them. The high schools have also lost their metal and auto shops, so the kids aren't learning those skills. Can't afford them and can't work on them and not from my generation is a gloomy trifecta.

This is one area where the ongoing affordability of the Fiero works for it. Our local club has a number of younger members for whom the cars are cool, affordable, and simple enough to work on. In the last few years our club has emphasized outreach to younger folks: We've increased our use of social media, attend more open marque car shows, and emphasize the affordability, upgrade options, and, for the time, safety of Fieros. Pontiac and Fiero shows are great fun, and to grow ownership and interest we need well-done cars at shows and events that draw a wide audience.
mptighe MAY 10, 11:52 AM
Speaking as a Gen X representative I don’t support the premise that we’re not interested in “hobbies” or classic cars. We’re the forgotten generation, the latchkey kids, the ones that were told social security and retirements wouldn’t be available to us. In other words, we have to work harder, for less, just to survive. That said, we’re managing, and I think if you poll Fiero owners, there are probably more Gen X representatives than the other generations. We are also the generation that grew up with these cars, and the Mustangs, and Camaros, etc. Fieros aren’t going to ever be really collectible because they were produced in relatively large numbers and were met with reputation issues early on. Not to mention, they’re not exactly that amazing in stock form compared to many other cars made prior and since. Sorry but we’re outliers, period. Anyone who buys a Fiero thinking it’s an investment will more than likely end up disappointed.
Mickey_Moose MAY 10, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by mptighe:

Speaking as a Gen X representative I don’t support the premise that we’re not interested in “hobbies” or classic cars.



This, I am also in that group and have "hobbies" and a interest in classic cars. Although my interests have moved from the Fiero (still have a Fiero that we use for those "Sunday cruises) my newest interest is in restoring arcade and pinball machines from the 80's and 90's (honestly at times the Fiero is a cheaper hobby).

I still have an interest in stuff I grew up with, but I spend a good portion of my disposable income on travel now.

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Flying_Dan MAY 10, 06:22 PM
Just like most other cars, Fieros are still in a decent supply state. There are parts cars, actual parts cars. When the supply finally runs down to the few garaged projects and drivers, prices will go up. that's not for another 10-ish years.
cvxjet MAY 10, 06:29 PM
I sometimes feel like rounding up all the >>>Fiero-Fire-Idiots<<< and putting them in a import minivan with the door lock remote in my hand and then setting fires AROUND it so they see them and freak out.......I would unlock the doors before they completely.......soiled themselves.....
cliffw MAY 11, 07:04 AM

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Originally posted by mptighe:
Anyone who buys a Fiero thinking it’s an investment will more than likely end up disappointed.



Maybe. Maybe not. I can concede that they will not bring crazy returns but look at an old Corvair, or VW Bus, and other cult collectables. There will always be a market.

Also, what kind of investment is a Fiero owner making. Mine was for fun, driving, uniqueness, attention, social gathering of like minded people, and the like. The return has been quite profitable. I have met many new friends to boot.
fieroguru MAY 11, 11:32 AM
<<<------ Gen X member as well.

Fieros have a cheap price of entry (my LS4/F40 Fiero started as a $500 88 Fiero), but lower than normal return on value of upgrades added vs. other makes/models. They are still unique, relatively easy to modify, quite fun to drive, and draw mostly favorable attention. So the overall experience bang for the buck is pretty high.


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Originally posted by mptighe:

Speaking as a Gen X representative I don’t support the premise that we’re not interested in “hobbies” or classic cars. We’re the forgotten generation, the latchkey kids, the ones that were told social security and retirements wouldn’t be available to us. In other words, we have to work harder, for less, just to survive. That said, we’re managing, and I think if you poll Fiero owners, there are probably more Gen X representatives than the other generations. We are also the generation that grew up with these cars, and the Mustangs, and Camaros, etc. Fieros aren’t going to ever be really collectible because they were produced in relatively large numbers and were met with reputation issues early on. Not to mention, they’re not exactly that amazing in stock form compared to many other cars made prior and since. Sorry but we’re outliers, period. Anyone who buys a Fiero thinking it’s an investment will more than likely end up disappointed.