Red Pontiac Fiero 1984 Refurbished And Running Perfectly on 2040-cars
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1984 This hot red Pontiac Fiero was love at first sight 8 years ago. Drove it 200km home fully safe and roadworthy from a farmers barn, where it had bee kept away from the weather since new; hence the ridiculously low mileage of only 30,000 km (20,000 miles). The ceiling fabric was old and lose, so it was first to be replaced. New tires, then plugs and wires, carberator, then new radiator, water pipes and thermostat including sensors. Last year, when ready to put it on the market, the clutch throw arm seized (a known issue with bushing throw arms) and the engine had to come out complete with transmission. So a new clutch, throwarm and waterpump while out of the car. While out of the car also installed new shocks/struts on the rear. Brakes are all new all around and new fluids all around. New fuel filter plus a couple extra to the new owner. As mentioned above, a laptop included with software and cable to monitor all vitals. Runs smooth, cool and turns heads. Very comfortable and a pleasure to drive. Hopefully the new owner will baby it as I have. |
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