Some have managed to swap engines in a weekend with relative success.  But what next?

Fieros are very old cars.  The reason I recently bought another car to be my commuter car/daily driver was because my Fiero was starting to give me reliability issues that were normal, considering the age of our cars. But I couldn't count on it being perfect anymore without investing a whole lot of money into it. 

Guys like Capt Fiero or Dr Fiero and a few others have done weekend engine swaps with some success.  But the practical truth is, you gotta be a bit of a gearhead to own a Fiero nowadays.  I still have my Fiero because it is in great shape, given its age.  But I also am looking for time to work on it all the time.  The electronics on it give out on me from time to time, the engine could probably last a while longer but probably needs a rebuild soon, the suspension is definitely soft and needs bushings and springs replaced etc etc etc.  If I spent all the money I need to on the Fiero, I would find that I could have bought a new car with it. 

But like others in the club, I'll probably always own my Fiero because I like the car.   It is a unique car that looks good even 20 years after it was discontinued.  It was quite advanced in technology in its day and if fixed up properly, still holds up well next to current new cars.  And when I do have time, I enjoy working on it.  Don't let those that put down Fieros get to you.  They just don't get it.  If you get it, you'll probably become just like the rest of us

You are correct in stating that your car is steadily deteriorating.  That is until you get all the wear an tear items fixed up. 

beken wrote: You are correct in stating that your car is steadily deteriorating.  That is until you get all the wear an tear items fixed up.

I intend to maintain the chasis in all of those aspects, but as my intent since before even buying the car was to do an engine swap I would prefer to keep my costs minimal in maintaining the block, as it's going to be replaced ASAP anyway.

Looks like I've got some wrenching to do.

Cheers

I feel your pain...and after lots of dollars invested, I could not be happier.  I am one who knew nothing about cars other than the basics and still have no idea at times what some of the guys are talking about when we are together...but I am learning.

If it was not for many in the club, I would have turned around and sold my car...but now it's an investment with the condition it is in and man she's fun to drive.

Be patient especially if this is not your daily driver and put into what you can when you can...the amount of money you spend may get you a newer car, but it's not a piece of driving history...the looks I get and people that are now appriciating our cars is amazing and will only get better with time.

Cheers