The Pontiac Fiero 2M4 was a small car built by Pontiac in model years 1984 to 1988. The Fiero 2M4 was 2-seat, Mid-engine, and 4 cylinders, and Pontiac didn’t have to share it with any other General Motors division. It had a drag coefficient of .377, flush glass, concealed headlights, and little trim. This all helped it to be an aerodynamic car capable of 33 mpg on the highway. The bean counters over at Chevrolet didn’t really need fear for lost sales of the new for 1984 Corvette. The only thing these two cars had in common other than being General Motors products was being a two-seater. This 1984 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 is for sale here on Craigslist in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This Fiero 2M4 is an all original car that has been garaged and is well maintained. It is super clean and runs like new. The car has new tires, new radiator, and is free of leaks. It features 13-inch standard rally steel wheels with trim rings. Enduraflex body panels were corrosion resistant and resist dents and dings.
The interior, which features gray reclining cloth bucket seats, is in exceptional condition. There are no tears or wear marks on the seats. It has a 3-spoke Formula leather-wrapped steering wheel. There were actually three models offered in 1984; a coupe, a sports coupe, and an SE coupe. I believe this one may be the sports coupe based on the equipment included.
The mid-engine is the 151 cubic inch, 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection producing 92 horsepower. The engine area is just as clean as the rest of the car. This Fiero has been driven 80,000 miles. It also includes automatic transmission. The Fiero sold quite well in its first year, selling 136,840 cars. Sales of the Fiero dropped significantly each year except 1986 when a 6-cylinder was added. By the time 1988 arrived, only 26,401 Fieros were produced.
Not too many of these are seen on the roads anymore, as they are over 30 years old. The seller is asking $3,600. This was a unique American car even in the eighties, so how about something unique added to your collection?
I am No fan of these but my 81 AMC Concord coupe shares same 2.5 Iron Duke engine only its got 2 barrel carburretor !
All its missing is the child’s car seat in the middle
The thing about 80s GM cars is the electronics. Had an 86 Grand Am that was a great car until just about every electronic piece of the dash started wigging out 8 years later. Same for a 98 Riviera. At 11 years old the alarm went off every time it rained and the electronic a/c controls went crazy. No Buick dealer could figure it out. They told me to simply stop locking the car when it rained.
We have had 2 Fieros. The first one was and 84 2m4 like this one and the second was an 86 GT. The steering wheel shown is from a GT. The base models had the 4 horizontal spoke wheel.
We really enjoyed the two that we had. The 86 was a six cyl and they both were a blast to drive.
We liked the styling of the 86 better with the back side windows. Looks more sporty.
Im gonna have to do some research…my guess is the 85 GT was a N/A 2,5 (?) The handling was excellent. Do like the styling of the 88 , V6 best.
Pontiac was the best GM division in my humble opinion…
All GT models, regardless of year, only had the V6 engine. Base models were 4-cylinder only. I believe the SE model offered either engine from 85-88. Keeping track of the transmission options is a bit trickier over the life of the model run. There was the auto, two different 4-speeds, two different 5-speeds, and a 4-speed option that was specific to only the 1984 model year.
Family reunion north of Minneapolis, summer 1985. I rode with my Grandpa in the Pontiac 6000 sedan. My uncles brand new 85 Fiero GT crapped out. Had it towed to be fixed. Uncle had to get back to Ohio for work and took the sedan. Me and grandpa were not in a rush. Picked it up a week later. Hell of a fun time driving it back to OH. Grandpa did not drive like Grandpa !
Not a bad price for a strip model automatic, if that is what you are looking for.
Best thing about 80’s GM cars were the sound systems they used. I could get radio stations from Mars, and was really disappointed when I replaced the OEM speakers in my Fiero with top line Alpines – the sound quality just wasn’t there.
I always thought these looked a bit doofy with the standard skinny tires. The wider Eagle GT made it look much better.
A quick correction – the V6 was first offered in 1985 (not 1986) when the GT came onto the scene. All GT models had the V6 (1985-1988).
Keeping a Fiero on the road, or putting one back on the road after many years of sitting, is often more than the value of the car itself. Some parts are ultra easy to source, while others can be a challenge. They are fun to drive, but sometimes some of the common gremlins can drive you to insanity. The cost of reviving a Fiero is why you don’t see more of them around.
This car: There are a couple of things that tip me off that this car isn’t “all original” but they are minor. Condition of the engine bay & heat shields would suggest little to no rust in the typical problem areas, but I’d still inspect anyway. Asking price is fair for one this clean, and if everything checks out.
Here is my 1987 Fiero GT with the V6. It only has 17k original miles and runs & drives like new. I plan on selling it at the Barrett Jackson auction this April.
The GTs sure are good looking cars.
Sell it before you have to change the plugs…or worse, the steel tube, header like exhaust manifolds.
GM crushed many recalled 4 cylinders for engine fires caused by oil leaks (and the mid engine). The little old Pontiac dealer I worked for back then had 4 of them crushed – 3 had only minor damage, really.
your 87 is the spitten image of mine, I got 11,000 miles on mine bought it about 15yrs ago im the second owner got it with 7000 miles on it was brand new. alreardy had a 86 gt.. there great little cars. good luck at the auction.
Aaaah the guy that trash talks every dodge drives a Fiero, it all makes sense now! Rotflol
If you take out the 4-cylinder and put a Cadillac Northstar motor and transmission in it
Pretty nice example of an ’84 model.
I tend to be a little biased, as I have a 1985 SE 2M6 with the M-17 Muncie 4spd sitting in my driveway.
Fun car to thrash into the curves, with pretty decent performance with the 2.8 litre V-6. Relatively cheap and easy to maintain, and about $50k cheaper than the next available mid engined Porche,
A friend and I went to the local Pontiac lot in 1984. He left with a black Trans-Am and I left with one of these. An SE in white and manual. Bragged about the plastic being dent and scratch resistant until a co-worker put a 5 foot gouge across the front hood. Actually was an easy fix.
Soon started noticing the temp gauge swinging wildly and took it to another Poncho shop. Bad news! Cracked block, but a warranty repair. Under 10k miles! I had to bribe the SM to get it fixed on a weekend and sold it the week following. I still get a bad feeling when I see one on the side of the road.
turbo the ’86/8 v6motor w/3.8, upgrade suspension, break, etc…
Bought one in 1984 with a standard. Under powered, not great on hills but did well in corners. Got rid of it in 1990 and never missed it. I do, however, miss the 1968 GTO and the 1970 Firebird Formula 400 that came before it:)
v6 started in ’85, here’s my ’85 SE 2M6