27th Oct 2018, 23:35
This Fiero had a full space age steel shell underneath the plastic panel. It was very safe in comparison to say other cars. I recommend researching the true history, because there's so much hatred for such a little car. Things like a parts bin car? Because the suspension came from the Chevette and Chevy Citation and X11. No problem, Toyota did the same thing with the first gen MR2; Corolla parts galore, but no one even talks about it.
I have my second GT, a great car and yes I work on it like any other old car, but it sat for 6 years, only occasionally driven, and I've put 4 thousand miles on it this year.
OK, fires, 140 in the first year, none after of 360 thousand sold.
I've come to the conclusion that car snobbery causes unfair criticism of all GM products.
19th Jul 2021, 15:05
I was in a bad accident in my Fiero. I got rear ended at 55 mph. I had no injuries and I was able to drive my car home from the scene. The car that hit me was totalled. These are safe vehicles if in good condition.
4th Apr 2011, 18:39
People who bad mouth the Pontiac Fiero 2M6 are very misinformed.
First of all, the fire problems were with the 4 cylinder Fieros.
Secondly "built flimsy?" The Fiero space frame is one of the safest and sturdiest ever built for a car that size.
And lastly, if maintained these cars had no more problems than any other car, and they are definitely fun to drive. I have an 86, and it runs great and looks great. I have had no problems with it other than maintenance, which I am always careful to do when necessary. They are great cars in my opinion, and what value.. too bad they quit making them.