the cons.... well, first thing - it is an old car. you will have problems with it. you either need to be comfortable doing basic wrenching, or have the money to pay someone you can trust to do the work. next thing - they are slow. if thats not a problem, good, if it is a problem - they can be made faster, depending on your countries/states emmisions laws. another thing - they are HARD to see out of. the mirrors need to be adjusted way out. last thing - lousy in the snow. if you have bad winters, find another daily driver.
the pros..... easy - just drive it.
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Scythe Member
Posts: 1055 From: Burke, Virginia Registered: Apr 2003
Pros: - Fun to drive and a head turner. - Parts are pretty cheap and can be found easily at autoparts stores or on FieroStore.com. Rodney also produces quality parts for our cars as do many others. - Never had a girlfriend that didn't LOVE the car. The current one doesn't want me to ever get rid of it.
Cons: - Addicting. I'm on my second one. - Money pit. You'll never recoop all the money you dropped into it. - Constant insults from coworkers. But that's cause they're ignorant.
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tutnkmn Member
Posts: 3426 From: York, England, U.K. Living in Ohio Registered: May 2006
On the pro side: They stick to twisty curvy (and likely European) roads like they are glued there. True there are better handling cars out there but not for the money!
i was gonna write something silly, but i think there's really one major con, your location. i think the people who can really help you decide are the handful of other members over there.
The main reason Fiero's are a good idea for the sportscar enthusiasts in North America, is the initial cost (cheap) and the availability of parts (cheap), and the inherent "Ferrari" design elements.
The car can be easily hotrodded and with an SBC or Caddy V8 it becomes are real performer. If you can find a 3800 SC and put a 14 lb pulley on the SC, it will really scream.
The car, in my view, is a poor man's Ferrari.
The main reason to not get one is that they are 20 years old. You need either deep pockets or you have to be handy to do the restoration work required on 99% of them.
If you want a hobby car, and aren't afraid of buying parts, fabricating when you need to, getting really mechanically knowledgeable, and getting greasy, then you will have fun with the car. If you depend on a mechanic's shop for everything, you will not have fun.
I've learned to re-build my engine, do body mods, and a whole bunch more.
Hope this helps.
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Gordo Member
Posts: 2981 From: East Guilford, NY, USA Registered: Mar 2002
i was gonna write something silly, but i think there's really one major con, your location. i think the people who can really help you decide are the handful of other members over there.
I agree, probably your location will make it hard to locate parts unless you can find one in near perfect condition to start with.
I have a philosophy about the Fiero and it goes somethig like this... The Fiero is an exclusive car that not just anybody can own. If you don't have the ability, time and place to do most of the cosmetic and nearly all of the mechanical work yourself, it will frustrate you until you sell it. If you have another daily driver and really enjoy the challenge of rebuilding a 20 year old car, you will quickly become addicted.
First things that come to mind: + there are not many Fieros on the road in Europe, so its kinda a headturner
- it's an old car
So I'm searching of more pros and cons of owning one! Thanks Patrik
For European perspective, I'd ask Yellowstone or Sharkman. Here in the USA it a different story because parts from Fiero Vendors are available for upgrades, stock parts from junk yard, and government isn't as strict (excluding CA, OR & Germany).
If you don't mind getting under the hood, hands dirty, and know or own a garage, and don't mind waiting on various parts... then a Fiero maybe a way to go?
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Posts: 12279 From: Flint Michigan Registered: Jan 2006
[quote]Cons: - Addicting. I'm on my second one. - Money pit. You'll never recoop all the money you dropped into it. - Constant insults from coworkers. But that's cause they're ignorant.[/quote
O I love that, thats just how I see the "cons" of my fiero adventures. I sorta disagree witht he money pit idea, asuming you do work yourself because I have a spare fiero part for just about anything. The thing about insults from friends family neighbors come at me EVERY time I talk about it, and I dont even drive one yet. I bought 2 fieros, and pulled the motors/transmissions out within a month of having them and never titled them, because I knew how slow they are stock. But my friend is happy with his v6, it actually beat my GTP at the track by running massive amount of nitrous.
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1. not main stream 2. ALWAYS a conversation starter 3. It's a possible car ( wanna go slow..put a duke in..wanna go fast...many choices..don't like some of the body panels...glass it...don't like the interior...change it. ) I feel its the most customizable car out there. 4. get to learn some mechanic, body & paint skills
Con's:
1. local parts might be hard for you to come by 2. not sure wherebouts you live over there, but steering wheel might be on wrong side for ya.
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Posts: 494 From: morton, il 61550 Registered: Oct 2005
ALL of the above, but I'll add this. I've been into sports cars since the days of "Sports Car Graphic" (which dates me badly, I suppose) and have driven several remarkable cars, but overall I enjoy my Fieros more than any of them. Go for it!
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swisscheese Member
Posts: 537 From: somewhere over the pond Registered: Oct 2005
Hey thanks all for the answer. I allready contacted Yellowstone some time ago and he gave me also a good feedback about fieros in Europe. As long as I don't need a carlift I'm not worried about working on the car. Last year I drove a '87 GT with the automatic. I liked the car, was surprised how well it was built for this age and pricerange, but the performance was a bit to weak. Now there is a '87 GT, 5-Speed, ~45k miles for sale. The owner writes that he has still all documents and stuff from the beginning, also that the car has upgraded brakes. What makes me wonder is, he writes something about chip-tuning and 160hp... Well I'm gonna find out. If you have more pros and cons, or suggestions about this fiero that I'm looking at: keep em coming! :-)
If your friends already think that you're nuts......no problem with buying a Fiero.'
If your friends don't think you're already nuts.... then most of your friends probably are already members of PFF.
that was never a problem...
@DrCPU: For the price that the seller asks I wanna be absolutely sure. Unfortunately Fieros are pretty rare over here and finding a nice one is not that easy.
