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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
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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