1986 Pontiac Fiero - Timeless Classic Look
The Pontiac Fiero is a two-seater mid-engine sports car with an unforgettable look that is still sought after by enthusiasts even today. It's fun to drive and definitely a car worth having if you get the opportunity to get one a decent condition. Sitting only a few inches off the ground, plus the rack and pinion steering lends to a very different (and fun) driving experience for someone like me who had never driven anything but pickup trucks until I got my Fiero.
The Pontiac Fiero is a two-seater mid-engine sports car with an unforgettable look that is still sought after by enthusiasts even today. It's fun to drive and definitely a car worth having if you get the opportunity to get one a decent condition. Sitting only a few inches off the ground, plus the rack and pinion steering lends to a very different (and fun) driving experience for someone like me who had never driven anything but pickup trucks until I got my Fiero.
The experience of driving the Fiero is really something else. With the stock V6 engine it feels something like driving a slightly oversized go-kart down the interstate highway at 70mph. It can certainly take some getting used to considering you'll be sitting only a few inches off the ground while driving, but once you do it's a blast.
The experience of driving the Fiero is really something else. With the stock V6 engine it feels something like driving a slightly oversized go-kart down the interstate highway at 70mph. It can certainly take some getting used to considering you'll be sitting only a few inches off the ground while driving, but once you do it's a blast.
When I first got the Fiero, I was shocked to find out that the rich, deep red paint job was actually the same one that came with the car when it was first sold. The car is light and the handling feels very tight and precise. After bleeding the breaks and replacing the fluid the breaks handled very nicely. Even though it is a very small car, someone of my taller stature can still sit comfortably inside, though it feels more like sitting in a go-kart than a typical car.
When I first got the Fiero, I was shocked to find out that the rich, deep red paint job was actually the same one that came with the car when it was first sold. The car is light and the handling feels very tight and precise. After bleeding the breaks and replacing the fluid the breaks handled very nicely. Even though it is a very small car, someone of my taller stature can still sit comfortably inside, though it feels more like sitting in a go-kart than a typical car.
Sadly, the Fiero does have some shortfalls, especially when it comes to servicing the car. I have had an unfortunate amount of trouble with the Fiero's AC, as well as the engine cooling. No matter how repairs I've attempted, there seems to be a slight coolant leak that results in me needing to refill the coolant every month or so. The Fiero also does tend to have a certain reputation which involves overheating, but these rumors just aren't true for any Fiero's made after 84.
Sadly, the Fiero does have some shortfalls, especially when it comes to servicing the car. I have had an unfortunate amount of trouble with the Fiero's AC, as well as the engine cooling. No matter how repairs I've attempted, there seems to be a slight coolant leak that results in me needing to refill the coolant every month or so. The Fiero also does tend to have a certain reputation which involves overheating, but these rumors just aren't true for any Fiero's made after 84.