1985 Pontiac Fiero Reviews, Pricing & Specs

The 1985 Fiero was a sporty commuter. It wasnt until 1987, that it got the 5-speed Getrag transmission and it didnt receive the Lotus-style suspension and all the other upgrades until 1988, the final production year. There are several things that made THIS particular car special, the first is the owner, a very nice gentleman who appears to have taken care of his car and is a joy to work with, the second - he upgraded the suspension, the seats, the all-important engine has been remanufactured, new tires & alignment, and added a Viper alarm. But, the best thing is the replica/kit car body, resembling a Ferrari 308 GTB or a Pontiac Mera. Thats the sauce that makes this car special at an affordable price.Jun 29, 2020

This is my second Fiero. The first model I owned was the SE and my second and current model is the GT. I LOVE this car. For something this sporty that was produced in the mid 80's, this car handles like a true sports car that it is. I am very impressed with the GT over the SE. The power. stability and sturdeness is something my last Fiero couldn'nt touch. The 140 hp V6 engine is a dream to handle. I simply can't get enough of this car. It's fun to drive and it allows me to manuever in and out of traffic with the speed and swiftness I demand. Do it yourself maintenance on this car is inexpensive when serviced accordingly. The Fiero really is an unique car. I don't think I will ever get rid of this car unleess I am forced to by circumstance. Just remember this, Take Care of It and It Will Take Care of You.Apr 21, 2014

Stylish, experimental, innovative- the Pontiac Fiero started as a commuter car and evolved into a real sports car. With the same dimensions and specs as a Ferrari Dino, GM made a rare offering from 1984 to 1988- a cool, sleek, mid engine sports car for those on a budget. Purists complained it didn't perform like a Dino, but the maintenance costs and reliability made the Fiero more practical as a daily driver. The mid-engine V6 gave me many thrills going along the twisty mountain roads, but I had to be careful when it rained or snowed- the car would swap ends fast as lightning. While honing my driving skills, this car made me look good. Beautiful.Jun 26, 2013

A fun toy that is embodies the '80's. Have owned both four cylinder and V-6 versions. I would say that the "Iron Duke" 4 is a little more reliable and easier to tune up. At just under 100 hp, it isn't fast, so I recommend getting a Fiero with a manual transmission behind the Duke (auto is okay, though). It is, however, great on gas and suitable for normal driving conditions. The 2.8 V-6 Fieros (either auto or standard trans versions) will run circles around the 4 cyl models, but at the sacrifice of some fuel efficiency. If you purchase a V-6 model, hang on tight, because these cars seem a lot quicker that the 140 hp factory rating suggests. These cars will take care of you the way you take care of them. If you keep your lead foot in them all the time and drive them hard, they won't last long. However, treat them with respect and drive them normally, and they will last a surprisingly long time. Even with modifications such as souped up supercharged 3.8's, and wild suspension and exterior mods, these cars are not $200,000 sports cars--nor were they ever intended to be. Too many of these beautiful, unique cars are getting chopped up to make replica cars, butchered beyond recognition, and wrapped around trees by unskilled, wannabe racers. Factory stock, unmolested Fieros are quickly going extinct. Grab one while you can. And most of all, have fun.Mar 14, 2013

When I first saw the Pontiac Fiero, I loved it. It was small, it was sleek, it was nimble. It was very impractical and completely useless on ice and snow. When I got a chance to own this vehicle, I had all kinds of plans for it like getting the body kit to convert the Fiero into a fake but street legal lamborghini complete with winged doors that opened up. that was the kind of stuff Fiero enthusiasts loved about it. It was a kit car. The only thing is is it was not very practical and it was so low to the ground and is why you don't see it anymore. The amazing thing about this vehicle is that it was the last of the fiberglass cars. Yup, it was light and fast because the outer shell was not metal. The bad thing about it, if you hit something, the vehicle shattered like dried paper mache'. A major issue with this vehicle was the carburator. A cold start requirement removal of the carburator cover via the wingnut and a quick spray of something highly combustible like a carburator cleaner, or rubbing alcohol which will allow the engine to turn over and start. This was particularly annoying and thought this was typical of Pontiacs which was why I never considered buying one again. I loved my vehicle it was red but when the paint faded I got it professionally painted with metallic baby blue and fell in love with it again. Something unique about the Fiero is the engine is in the back of the car and the flip up lights added a cool factor but mighty expensive to fix or replace. I realized this vehicle quickly became impractical when I had to transport friends. How do you do it with no backseats? Well one time, I went to pick up a female acquaintance to go clubbing and when i got to her house she said she had a friend that wanted to tag along. I told her I only had a two seater. Thinking quickly, I stacked those two girls on top of each other in the passenger seat. Very awkward and exciting at the same time, mind you. When the night was over, and as we were walking back to the car. They both had a heated arguement and basically asked me to choose who to take home first. This was a terrible moment. They hated each other so much at that moment they didn't want to be in the same car much less sitting on each other! Frankly, I didn't like their attitude so I left them both on F St at around 3am. I had to apologize a week later to one of them because the other one wanted to kill me. Anyway, this is a review for the Fiero. I loved the car. To make a long story short. One summer while I was away on a one week vacation, my sister borrowed the car. But her roommate borrowed the car and totaled it. I blasted her roommate over the phone with such rage. I was very angry and didn't speak to my sister for a very long time.Jan 28, 2012

these poor cars dont get the respect they deserve all anyone thinks of them as is the car that starts on fire as soon as you leave the lot. what they dont tell you is that its due to improperly maintaining the vehicle mine made 226,000 miles just fine. im not sure about the 2M4 is but as far as the 2M6 models they accel great and for saving they have a governor they go 140+ the style is sleek and looks great with racing stripes. overall this car is so fun the drive.Nov 12, 2011

The Fiero has a cult following. If you think it is gorgeous or classic then by all means go get one. I got this var because of its potential. It is small and light weight, but most importantly it is mid engined. This is a rare thing to find in a car that is easy to modify. Many engines can be swapped into it fairly easily such as; 3800 gm v6, 3800 supercharged v6, Cadillac northstar v8, and just about any small block Chevy. I am currently in process of swapping a supercharged v6 into mine. If you want super car speed for less than 15 grand, the fiero and some custom work is for you.May 03, 2011

A Fiero is what you get when you jam a FWD engine and tranny into the back of a special space-frame style 2 seat sports car. The problems with this are alot of special parts and solutions to using previously engineered parts into an unconventional design. Example: The engine is sourced from a 60's 4 cylinder truck engine (also found in s10s known as the iron duke), but has a specail pontiac electronic injection system jammed onto it. I've had toearn alot on this car just to get it going since its not like anything else out there.Sep 30, 2009

Performance: quick accel off the line with a burst to about 55 then starts to mellow out. Good for stop light runs, but the car was built for the twisties. Build Quality: ive restored this car over the last 4 years so the car is up to my OCD standards Apearance: repainted the car two summers ago Viper red and jet black trim. interior is beechwood (tan) with new dual material seats (marine treated cloth center for comfort ad leather bolsters for strength) 2, 3" speakers in each head rest. Handling: this is why i bought a Fiero to begin with, anyone can put 10k in a motor and mash the throttle in a straight line for a 1/4mi, but to really test the driver you actually have to turn the wheel. yeah, i dont have top-end power, but the torque is where you want it while your huggin the corners.Sep 18, 2009

acceleration with the stock 2.8 is hesitant brakes are crappy proportioning valves blow. not really much needed in repairs alternators are a pain in the ass as you have to go through the wheelwell to get to them. exterior panels start to shift now that they are old and wont look right. fun factor this thing is hella fun in the snow and stays warm like no otherAug 13, 2009

Picked this one up May 5th, 2008 for 800 Bucks. It's sitting at 206,000 miles and it had a dead cylinder and a shot trans after a summer of driving and drag racing it. It ran a sad 20.14 at 65 mph, but I still had a good time for my first time racing. I just put in a 76,000 mile motor and transmission out of an 86 Century in it, and am planning on doing some more minor things to it this summer. I'm either going to keep this one original and pick up another to do some performance work to, or drop a turbo/supercharged 3800 in this one after I get my degree. It's a fun little car that turns a lot of heads. Mar 24, 2009

My Fiero is absolutely amazing! For a 4 cylinder it gets a good 0-60 in 11.45 and 60-0 is about 4.5. The fact that it is a Mid-Engine car grants it superior handling compared to most other cars of its time. It needs some repairs, but mostly all cosmetic/restoration detailing. The interior needs a bit of help as well, but that will come as I get money to begin restoration. Having an L4 engine also gives it a pretty good advantage for fuel economy, getting about 25-30 MPG with a 10 (+/-) gallon tank it usually fills on less than 25 dollars. This car is absolutely one of the most fun things to drive, as it can take a suggested 45MPH corner at 75 and still handle like a dream, as long as you know how to drive with manual steering. Feb 11, 2009