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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 6G2VX12G34L238339
Year: 2004
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: GTO
Trim: LS1 5.7 L 6-SPEED
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 93,102
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: LS1 5.7 L 6-SPEED
Exterior Color: Yellow
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
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STUNNING CONDITION
2004 Pontiac GTO
5.7 Liter LS1/350 Horsepower • 6-Speed Manual
Full Leather Interior • 200-Watt Blaupunkt Audio
Color Coordinated Yellow Cluster • Front and Rear Bucket
Seats
Magnaflow Exhaust • K & N Typhoon Intake • Dark Tint
Showroom Condition • Functionally
Perfect
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2004 Pontiac GTO
VIN:
6G2VX12G34L238339
Odometer: 93,102
Engine: 5.7 Liter V8
(LS1)
Transmission:
Tremec 6-Speed Manual
Exterior: Yellow
Jacket (D153)
Interior: Anthracite
Leather (81I)
Built: February,
2004 - Elizabeth, Australia
Over 126 high resolution pictures below.
Standard Equipment
5.7 Liter Gen III Aluminum V8
Engine (LS1)
350 horsepower @ 5,200/365
ft-lbs torque @ 4,000 RPM
Dual Exhaust with Chrome
Tips
Rear Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Independent
Suspension (FE2)
Variable Ratio Power Rack
and Pinion Steering (N40)
4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes
with ABS (JL9)
Driver and Passenger Airbags
(AK5)
Daytime Running Lights
Traction Control
Power Windows
Power Mirrors (DL6)
Power Locks
Air Conditioning (C60)
Cruise Control (K30)
Tilt/Telescopic Steering
8-Way Power Front Bucket
Seats with Manual Lumbar (AH8, AH5 and AQ9)
Leather Wrapped Steering
Wheel (NP5) and Emergency Brake Handle
Steering Wheel Audio
Controls
Remote Keyless Entry
Center Floor Console with
Power Outlet and 2-Cup Holders
Driver Information Center
Color Coordinated Sport
Gauges with 200 MPH Speedometer
Automatic Headlights
(T82)
Satin Nickel Interior
Appointments
Machine Drilled Pedals
Rear Bucket Seats
Fog Lights
Rear Spoiler (T43)
Interval Wipers
Illuminated Visor Vanity
Mirrors
Rear Defrost
Remote Trunk Release
Locking Glove Box
Dome, Courtesy and Reading
Lamps (C95)
Theft Deterrent System with
Engine Immobilizer
Rest Reminder
Blaupunkt 200-Watt Stereo
with 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer and 10-Speakers (U1X)
Diversity In-Glass Rear
Window Antenna (U77
MacPherson Strut Front
Suspension with Variable Rate Springs (FE2)
Independent Rear Suspension
with Variable Rate Springs (FE2)
3.46 Limited Slip
Differential (GS9 and G80)
Temporary Spare/Jack/Tools
17-Inch 5-Spoke Ally Wheels
(PZ9)
18.5 Gallon Fuel Tank
Carpeted Front and Rear
Floor Mats (B58)
Optional
Equipment
Tremec Close Ratio 6-Speed
Manual Transmission (M12)
Other Items
Magnaflow Exhaust
K and N Typhoon Intake
Black GTO Rocker Stripes
Dark Tint
Capitol Sport UHP Steel Belted Radials
245/45ZR17
Recent Work
Synthetic LOF
2004 GTO with a 5.7 liter LS1 and
6-speed manual transmission. These pictures look
like a brochure cover because this GTO is that
nice. Quite simply; it is the highest quality '04
yellow GTO with 93,000 miles you'll ever see. The paint
looks awesome, the body is gorgeous and everything
works, nothing is broken . . .
available dates/mileage/history |
2-04 |
compliance label build date -
Elizabeth, Australia |
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5-7-04 |
service facility - vehicle
serviced |
17 miles |
6-30-04 |
Florida DMV - Jupiter |
65 miles |
7-14-04 |
Florida DMV - Jupiter |
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4-15-05 |
Florida DMV - Jupiter |
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4-6-06 |
Florida DMV - Jupiter |
|
3-30-07 |
Florida DMV - Jupiter |
|
11-29-07 |
Auto Auction - Florida |
40,067 |
11-30-07 |
Florida DMV - Pompano Beach |
40,132 |
12-6-07 |
Florida DMV - Pompano Beach |
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2-21-08 |
Auto Auction - Florida |
41,972 |
3-15-08 |
United States Warranty
Corporation - Pompano Beach, Florida - service
contract issued |
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3-15-08 |
Florida DMV |
42,002 |
4-7-08 |
Florida DMV - Pompano Beach |
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4-17-08 |
Florida emissions |
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5-31-09 |
Florida DMV - Pompano Beach |
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3-13-10 |
Florida DMV - Lake Worth |
55,856 |
4-30-10 |
Florida DMV - Lake Worth |
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10-11-10 |
Auto Auction - Florida |
62,711 |
10-30-10 |
Tennessee DMV - Cleveland |
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12-3-10 |
Tennessee DMV - Cleveland |
62,791 |
6-25-11 |
Tennessee DMV - Cleveland |
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1-14-12 |
Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson |
73,500 |
2-29-12 |
Tennessee DMV - Henderson,
Nevada |
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1-14-13 |
Nevada emissions/DMV - Henderson |
86,363 |
3-28-13 |
Nevada DMV - Henderson |
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5-7-13 |
Nevada emissions - Henderson |
90,047 |
6-14-13 |
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas |
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6-19-13 |
Nevada DMV - Las Vegas |
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7-10-13 |
Tennessee DMV - Henderson,
Nevada |
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9-6-13 |
A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada
- synthetic LOF |
92,547 |
10-11-13 |
current |
93,102 |
The 5.7 liter engine fires instantly
and pulls like a freight train in every gear.
It'll do the quarter in the high 13s and has a governor
limited 158 MPH top speed. With full independent
suspension, a 3.46 posi and 4-wheel disc brakes, it is
basically a Corvette with two extra seats . . .
Pontiac sold the Monaro based GTO for
just three
years (2004-06) and the powerful luxury coupe completely deserves the
fabled fender badge it wears, in both form and function.
Unlike other makes, after 1974 Pontiac didn't sully the GTO
name by using it on lesser vehicles. (Malibu, Impala
etc.) Ergo, any GTO is respected. Period.
Genuine dual exhaust with two-on-the-left
exit . . .
New car quality from every angle . . .
This 2004 Pontiac GTO is a true GTO.
Comfortable, great looking, capable of epic speed and
the target audience wants intensely to own it.
As you might expect, top condition GTOs like this are at the top of
everybody's list, which is why we wanted the
car and why everybody else will too. Pontiac is
no more and there won't be any more GTOs. Grab one now
while supplies last.
Beautiful leather interior with 8-way
power driver and passenger seats, matching yellow faced gauges
and satin nickel interior trim, all of it in great condition.
Car and Driver called these seats "the best seats in any GM
product ever" (C/D 12-03)
. . .
French upholstery seams and yellow stitching . . .
200 MPH speedometer, driver information
center and not shown, a "rest reminder." Every two
hours an LCD in the cluster flashes a little tree with
picnic table (near where you see the odometer) to
remind you when it's time to spread a blanket for some cold
chicken, warm cake and mosquitoes garnished with idling
18-wheelers . . .
5.7 Liter LS1 V8 Engine
350 horsepower @ 5,200 and 365 ft-lbs.
torque @
4,000 RPM
Magnaflow exhaust and Typhoon intake
has to be worth 4 or 5 horsepower, minimum.
Whatever it is, this engine bay is showroom clean and
perfect.
Spotless undercarriage . .
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Independent rear suspension and 3.46 limited
slip differential . . .
VIN Decode:
6G2VX12G34L238339 |
country |
6 |
Australia |
manufacturer |
G |
General Motors |
division |
2 |
Pontiac |
line/series |
VX |
GTO |
body style |
1 |
2-door coupe |
restraint system |
2 |
active belts,
driver and passenger airbags |
engine |
G |
5.7 liter SFI
V8 (LS1) |
check digit |
3 |
matches per
NHTSA |
model year |
4 |
2004 |
assembly plant |
L |
Elizabeth,
Australia |
sequential
production
number |
238339 |
Compliance labels with February, 2004
build date.
service parts identification (RPO list) |
468974 |
V-31A-31 00260 |
AH5 |
8-way power driver's seat without memory |
MN6 |
6-speed manual transmission
provisions |
AH8 |
8-way power passenger seat |
M12 |
Tremec 6-speed manual
transmission (85mm, 2.97 1st/0.57 6th) |
AK3 |
front seat head restraint (?) |
NP5 |
leather wrapped steering wheel |
AK5 |
driver and passenger airbags |
NT9 |
tier 2 Federal emissions,
phase-out |
AQ9 |
luxury front bucket seats |
N40 |
variable ratio power rack and
pinion steering |
A88 |
active front seat head restraints |
PZ9 |
17 x 8 5-spoke aluminum wheels |
B58 |
carpeted front/rear floor mats |
QWZ |
P245/45ZR17-95W blackwall tires |
C60 |
manual air conditioning |
R6G |
sales item # 07 (or possibly
option/equipment package delete) |
C95 |
dome and dual reading lights |
SLM |
stock order |
DL5 |
Roadside Service decal |
T43 |
rear spoiler |
DL6 |
power outside manual folding mirrors |
T82 |
automatic headlights |
EF7 |
USA |
U1X |
am/fm stereo/multi cd |
FE2 |
ride and handling suspension |
U77 |
in-glass antenna |
FE9 |
Federal emission requirement |
VM5 |
consumer bumper information
label |
GH4 |
additional equipment for USA |
V5Z |
delete safety compliance label |
GS9 |
3.46 differential |
V73 |
USA/Canada vehicle certification
statement |
G80 |
limited slip differential |
W62 |
GTO performance package |
JL9 |
4-wheel power disc brakes with ABS |
1SZ |
option discount package |
K30 |
automatic cruise control |
59U |
Yellow Jacket exterior color |
LHD |
left hand drive vehicle |
81I |
Anthracite interior trim |
LS1 |
5.7 liter gas, aluminum V8 engine |
812 |
Anthracite leather interior trim
combination |
59U Yellow Jacket
exterior color WA938J BC/CC |
Under hood data plate.
Original owner books.
A note from the owner.
I am a “used car dealer” but before that,
I’m an automobile enthusiast. I love original rare and high
quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve
been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding
selection of high-demand, high value vehicles. I specialize
in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that
were cherished by their previous owners. I have an
experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my
preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I
have therefore, built my business and reputation around
finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.
Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict
requirements but a car must do something for me on a
personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the
bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional
vehicle. If nothing about the car excites me, it probably
won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of
business.
With just four employees and no sales
people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may
at first glance appear. It has taken great care and effort
to create such an organization and often, an unusually high
investment in a particular car we are about to list. To
sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my
corner and Chris, owner of
A-Best Auto Repair
in Henderson, Nevada has my back. He and his crew can fix
anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute
most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no
small detail unimportant. They do an exhaustive 130 point
inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes
their methodical investigation. Experience has shown that
everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back
to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy
customer that says good things about me. Moreover; it
allows my writer to describe the car with ease and
confidence, something that simply is not possible unless
he thinks it is true. If major issues are found or the
cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too
expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one. I simply
absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it
at auction.
After the vehicle is fully sorted it
arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious
eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see
on eBay. He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else
tells him about the car as he combs over every inch,
researches its history and documents originality and
authenticity. Historical significance, rarity, special
features, possible modifications and much more are used to
accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.
Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150
high resolution pictures that I take myself. The pricey
equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the
very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a
logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with
close-up shots of every square inch. I provide detailed
views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a
lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty
of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.
Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so
meticulously clean. This reconditioning can sometimes take
several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially
prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each
car lovingly receives.
Usually, I’ll also include a high
definition video that shows the car doing its thing. If
it’s a fast car, we film it going fast. If it’s a 4x4
you’ll see it crawling up a hill. In every case you will
hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system
and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser
thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent. How many
“dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty? We
do.
No “dealer,” on-line or in the real
world, takes it to this level. No other seller or
organization provides you, the buyer, with so much
information. I do this because it is the only way I can
convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or
feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I
say is the truth. All the above is necessary for me to stay
in business while keeping integrity intact. I want every
buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on
eBay. To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that
are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought
it.
If you have any questions at all, please
call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500. If your inquiry is
sincere and your offer serious, you’ll find me the most
accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with. If
you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my
bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the
conversation. Until you are ready to actually pull the
trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest
nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a
number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste
your time, or mine. I am after all, a “used car dealer.”
Serious buyers know the maximum they can
offer. I then must simply decide if I can sell for that
number.
If you hit the reserve, the decision is no
longer mine. I must sell at that number.
OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or
Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com
If you want to make a deal,
pick up the phone and talk a serious
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702-353-7500
I don't respond to emails
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figures on top line cars.
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The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling
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for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or
better than average, bid or offer accordingly.
Please
ask about our service programs and pricing.
Cars
sold without warranties are sold As-Is.
Waiver's of Warranty
will be signed if declined.
All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor,
some serious. Believe me, I know. I fix them
without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.
Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.
Most vehicles are
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This vehicle is safely stored in
our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder
City, Nevada. We are just 25 minutes from Las
Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the
opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive
them to our facility for vehicle delivery. We have
years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide
and across the globe. We stand ready to help with
whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers
request and expense. This vehicle will not be
delivered or released for shipment until complete
payment is received and all funds have cleared.
Third party, pre-purchase vehicle
inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction
ends. We are happy to answer questions about this
vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have
BEFORE YOU BID
and BEFORE THE
AUCTION ENDS . . .
THERE ARE NO
EXCEPTIONS. If you are in the Las
Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a
demonstration.
A $1000 non-refundable
partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end
of this auction . We prefer VISA but will accept
PayPal if necessary.
Full payment must be received
within four (4) business days of the end of
auction. Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in
person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE
TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and
required for all winning bidders outside the United
States. Loan checks can be accepted only after
prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams. M/Os
will NEVER be accepted. CHECKS
in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before
delivery of any item.
Free and clear title is in seller's
possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.
Important:
Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding
contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.
Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will
be aggressively pursued. Non-paying bidders will
be prosecuted. If you do not intend to purchase
this vehicle, DO NOT BID.
We will happily
do whatever is required to assist a legitimate
bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with
their transaction.
This vehicle sold AS-IS,
with no warranty. This is not a new vehicle, it is
used. A used vehicle will have normal wear and
tear congruent to its age and/or mileage. This
vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications
of use because it has been used. Terms such as
"perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective
but all other descriptions are.
When you bid, you understand and
agree to these terms.
Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY
questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com
Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be
applicable to Nevada residents.
A Document
Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing
auction price.
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have made any errors or provided information later found
to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and
resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it
is within our ability to do. Descriptive words
like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions
because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.
If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our
vehicles in person or by a professional inspection
service strictly prior to the close of the
auction. Post auction inspections are unacceptable
and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder
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707 Yucca St.
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During the 1960s and 1970s, station wagons based on full-sized Detroit sedans were the default family haulers, and many of those Kingswood Estates and Country Squires and Ambassadors came with unapologetically phony woodgrain-printed exterior paneling and trim. By the late 1980s, however, few were snapping up such wagons, making this '87 Safari that I spotted in a Denver yard an interesting find. Power for this wagon came from a 307-cubic-inch Oldsmobile V8 making 140 horsepower. General Motors used this engine in Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, and Cadillacs, finally discontinuing production for the 1990 model year. Was the "wood" convincing, even when new? Of course not, but it was a cherished American tradition. Related Video: Featured Gallery 1987 Pontiac Safari station wagon in Colorado junkyard View 18 Photos Auto News Pontiac station wagon
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Hopefully, the fans of GM's W-body '80s/'90s intermediates can forgive us, but we had pretty much forgotten — or had never really known — that one of the ways that era's Pontiac Grand Prix bathed itself in glory was by serving as the pace car for the Daytona 500. In fact, the Grand Prix paced NASCAR's marquee race every year from 1988 to 1992, and again in 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2003. That first year, 1988, the Grand Prix was all-new, making its debut on the W-body platform. It was also Motor Trend's car of the year. The 1988 Daytona 500 marked the 17th year in a row that a Pontiac was chosen to set the pace but the first time a front-wheel-drive car was so honored. The '88 Grand Prix followed a spate of Pontiac Trans Ams. This '88 Grand Prix, for sale right now on eBay Motors, is presented as an actual pace car, although fans could order a complete set of pace car decals for their very own GP. The pace car is based on that year's top-spec Grand Prix, the SE. In place of the standard car's 2.8-liter V6, however, the pace car uses a modified 3.1-liter V6, which is hooked to a five-speed manual transmission. This Grand Prix is otherwise largely standard fare excepting the roof-mounted light bar, the switches for which are located next to the radio. The mechanical odometer tucked into the digital instrument cluster shows just over 5,000 miles, and presumably, not all of them were acquired on the high-banked oval. With four days to go in the auction, bidding sits at $4,000 with the reserve unmet. Although the reserve is unknown, one clue is that this Grand Prix had been listed by a classic-car dealership in Pennsylvania for $18,500. Besides the debut of the W-body Grand Prix pace car, the 1988 race is also notable for its final lap: Bobby Allison held off his son, Davey Allison, to take the checkered flag, with the father-son duo enjoying a 1-2 finish. Now, who wants to re-live those Grand Prix glory days? Get on your Pontiac and ride!  This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.
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If you like affordable, mid-engined two-seaters, the 1980s were your decade. Fiat (and, a bit later, Bertone) offered the X1/9, Toyota sold MR2s, and even General Motors got into the act by creating the Fiero. Available from the 1984 through 1988 model years, the Pontiac Fiero showed plenty of promise but ended up being mostly disappointing, in some ways echoing the career of the Chevy Corvair of a couple of decades earlier. Today's Junkyard Gem is a once-spiffy 1986 Fiero GT, found in a self-service yard near Denver, Colorado. After a long and painful development period stretching all the way back to John DeLorean's XP-833 Banshee (which ended up being a major influence behind the original Opel GT), the Fiero finally debuted in 1983 as a 1984 model. The top-of-the-model-range GT appeared the following year. The Fiero was built as a notchback coupe and as a fastback, with all the GTs being the latter type. I couldn't get the engine lid open, but this car would have left the assembly line (in Pontiac, Michigan) with a 2.8-liter V6 rated at 140 horsepower. This car has a five-speed manual transmission, making it a credible rival for Toyota's MR2. The 1986 MR2 was less powerful than the Fiero GT (112 horsepower versus 140), but also scaled in significantly lighter (2,459 pounds against the Pontiac's 2,780 pounds). The MR2 also cost less, priced at $11,298 while the Fiero GT cost $12,875 (that's about $30,540 and $34,805, respectively, in inflation-adjusted 2022 dollars). Meanwhile, the $6,998 Honda Civic CRX two-seater lured away many potential Fiero buyers despite being a front-engined/front-wheel-drive car, and the $7,186 Ford EXP/Mercury LN7 also put a dent in Fiero sales. I can't find a price for the 1986 Bertone X1/9, but it cost a hard-to-believe $13,990 in 1984. GM still was using five-digit odometers in many vehicles by the middle 1980s, but this Fiero has a six-digit unit and thus we can see that it nearly achieved 150,000 miles during its driving career. The 1984-1987 Fiero suffered from a parts-bin suspension design, with the front suspension borrowed from the Chevrolet Chevette and the entire rear transaxle/suspension assembly lifted from the front end of the Chevrolet Citation. For the 1988 model year, GM finally spent the money to design an improved Fiero-specific suspension … and then promptly put a halt to production.
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