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What's the longest you have owned a Fiero? by Cliff Pennock
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And I mean one and the same. And one you actually drove on a regular bases (so not sitting in your yard).

I'm asking because I just realized I have owned my current Fiero for 26 years now and have driven it since the day I bought it. It has broken down a few times making the car undrivable for a few months, but other than that I drive it almost daily. It needs more than its fair share of small repairs, but enginewise it's still going strong.
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Almost at one year

Got mine i believe August 24th last year. Been quite a fun first car. Already been itching to swap it...
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26 years first car still own it. After that about 34 or so fieros in varying states of parts / clean show cars / daily drivers.
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The current one I own, which is my 6th one I have own, I have for about 18-years now.

It wasn't my daily driver by no means though. It's been garaged since new, and I'm the 2nd owner of it.

Right now it is under an engine swap (EV) conversion and full restore right now.
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19 years.
86 GT
Bought it from Toddster
Drove it regularly for many years but now that I have my 85 GT, my 86 is a true garage queen now.
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My 87 GT was bought in 1990 (2nd owner) - 32 years.
Was a year-round daily driver until 1995, and after that only driven in winter if roads were clear.
(I bought a house with a garage and 2nd vehicle in 1995)
After engine rebuild and repaint in 2000, it became a "summer car" only.

I bought the Indy in 2006 (16 years already?) got it driveable by 2007.
It has always been a "summer only" car.

These are the only 2 Fieros I've owned.

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38 years and counting, continuously registered and used: '84 SE 5 speed (on the right in the pic); 394,000 km (245,000 miles); ordered Sep 1983, rec'd May1984. Out in the work parking lot right now.

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I have owned my 1985 SE V6 since new (That was in 1985 (May 22) and still own it....done a few mods to it, also; 3.4 F-body block, 5 spd Getrag, 88 rear suspension and brakes (All around) and mixed and matched some bodywork. Still haven't found the "Wrench that fits the loose nut behind the wheel", though.....

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Since July 1985.

Bought it new and still have it.

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17 years here. Bought it for $500. Had some minor body damage and a bad egr tube. My son drove it to school, college, Texas ,Ohio then brought it home to be restored.
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Sometime in spring 2001. Still have it.



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My son's 1987 SE was purchased in 1997. In 2003 installed a sbc 350. Sold last month. 25 years of fun.
Have a Great Day Gary

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I have had 2. Both 1987 GT 5 speeds. Both daily drivers
The first car 8 years, The car I am driving now, 18 years. Owner ship was consecutive. I have never had two daily driven Fieros at one time.
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Bot mine Dec 10, 1983 at Peracchi Pontiac in Fresno California. Still have her, just drove her tonite.

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Biology says there are coded genetic signals in every cell, but we KNOW that no intelligence created life.

I'm the original owner of a white ' 84 2M4 purchased Dec 10, 1983 from Pontiac. Always garaged, no rust, 3800SC, 4-wheel drifts are fun!

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I have my factory yellow Formula that Ive owned for 22 years. Replaced alot of things so she's like new, but not much on the engine. Its been rebuilt by the late Fiero guru Jim Gilbert, and still runs as great as she did when I pulled her out of his garage 22 years ago. RIP Jimmy !
I also presently own a beautiful 87 GT with a 5 speed. This car is a real eye catcher, and people flip every where I go.
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Love that I'm posting right after Bob ;-)

I've owned and driven by Silver 88GT for 23 years this month. I have my Dad's 85GT that has been in the family for 37 years and is still a driver. While I didn't drive it the whole time, I sure went for lots of rides in it as a kid.

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The thing I love about this car is that it still turns heads. In fact, not a day goes by that someone doesn't takes pictures of it. Or people have their picture taken while standing next to it.

Car-spotting is all the rage now here and you see kids on busy intersections taking pictures of cars. The other day I was driving behind a Porsche Carrera 4s and the kids ignored the Porsche and were taking pictures of the Fiero instead. 😄
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Originally posted by Cliff Pennock:

The thing I love about this car is that it still turns heads. In fact, not a day goes by that someone doesn't takes pictures of it. Or people have their picture taken while standing next to it.

Car-spotting is all the rage now here and you see kids on busy intersections taking pictures of cars. The other day I was driving behind a Porsche Carrera 4s and the kids ignored the Porsche and were taking pictures of the Fiero instead. 😄


That's awesome!
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You can find FieroHub statistics on how many years cars have been owned here:
https://fierohub.com/data/?d=ownednumberofyears

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My first and only Fiero, purchased on July of 2001, so 21 years this month

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I purchased my 87GT in 1996 so that would be 26 years but it was only used as a hobby car and driven to shows, cruise nights and Sunday drives.

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2 cars for a total of 15 years, A 1988 Notchback and a 1987 GT with 3800SC. Total mileage driven for both.. 130,000 + miles.

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Started with an 86 notchback 4 banger, graduated to an 86 GT, put a 3800 NA in it, still have it, must be 15 years now.
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Once I was straight out of high school and bought that car on looks alone. Never mind the fact that I lived in a place where winter hit hard and early, and that car was worse then useless in the snow. Never mind the fact I didn't really *need* a car.

Worth every penny in the end, in fun and experience. I now own a slightly more practical Toyota Tacoma, but I'll never forget my pretty little red 2M4.
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1986 to 1990 and 2010 till now. I will never sell my car.
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29+ years and counting. Will never sell as my son will be driving it when I kick the bucket.
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I bought my first 88 GT at 16 and owned it for 10 years. Pristine condition. Foolishly sold it when I had my first child. Not a family car?....what a dummy.



Now I’ve been working on an 88GT barn find for over a year and have a LONG way to go.




Speaking of which, I’m looking for some polished 5 spoke wheels similar to my old car, but 17x7 and 17x8. I can’t find anything anywhere. Anyone have any leads?
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Report this Post08-02-2022 06:04 PM Click Here to See the Profile for qwikgtaSend a Private Message to qwikgtaEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post
my 88 coupe, since Sept 98



then



now.

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Originally posted by qwikgta:

my 88 coupe, since Sept 98



then



now.

Rob


I like the looks of a GT with the 87-88 Notchback front.

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Bought my 84, in April of 1985. Still got it. Still drive it.
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Owned the 87 for 36 years.


Owned the 88 Formula for 17 years


Owned the 88 TDI for 10 years
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27 years, I drove it yesterday and got a from two different people!

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Purchased my 86GT in early1996, I am the second owner. Early on I used it as a daily driver, computing between Lafayette and Houston. About 3 years ago I drove it to Fierorama. Now days I only drive it about once a month or so.

Currently working on an engine swap for the GT.
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New 2 15 84, 25+ yrs daily dtiver, 3+yrs "rest"
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I have had my 88 for 10 years now and still loving it. Go to as many car shows as possible.
Each year it wins better and better awards. I went all summer and did not see another Fiero at a show.

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I bought my 87 GT March 6, 1987 and still have it with 160,000+ miles on it.


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Originally posted by Imnuts:

I have had my 88 for 10 years now and still loving it. Go to as many car shows as possible.
Each year it wins better and better awards. I went all summer and did not see another Fiero at a show.




Nice wheels!
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1986 to 1990. And 2010 to present. 16 years in total first car was new, 2nd car was not. Car show tomorrow, ya.
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20+ years and want a bigger motor I also wish Greta the best to grow old and wrinkly with her cats.

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Bought my 88 Formula new back in March 1988. Still have it. 200k+ miles.

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