Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 ggr 02/21/84; site edsel.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!cbosgd!ihnp4!edsel!angel From: angel@edsel.UUCP (A Gomez) Newsgroups: net.auto Subject: Pontiac Fiero Message-ID: <283@edsel.UUCP> Date: Fri, 8-Feb-85 23:10:19 EST Article-I.D.: edsel.283 Posted: Fri Feb 8 23:10:19 1985 Date-Received: Sun, 10-Feb-85 03:39:10 EST Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Piscataway Lines: 26 I have seen some rather negative comments about the Fiero on the net lately, so I thought I might add my 2 cents worth. I have owned an 84 Fiero since November 1983 and 22000 miles ago, and have the following options: 1) Its a very comfortable car. Im 5'11", and have no problems. 2) Handling is fantastic for a car thats this cheap. 3) Turning Radius is big, but who makes 180s anyway. 4) Engine is underpowered. It really does need a 6 or Turbo. 5) Luggage space is OK if you have floppy luggage, not so great if you have hard luggage. 6) Panels are plastic. Each panel set is made out of a different plastic. BTW. The panes are cheap. I got hit in the left rear; and the whole rear panel had to be replaced and painted. Total: $381 incl labor. In these cars, you don't fix it. You unbolt and replace. A lot less labor. Anyway, the car is a good car for fun and commuting. A bad car if you have a lot of anything to move around. It suits me fine and im really pleased with it. Hope this was some help. Angel