[flight567]

as did i. i went from an oval guy to real difficult driving  lol no mr2s on sale around here either. i'm getting the friends and family discount on this fiero. it's probably my best bet at getting a car. (i'm 16...) i'm just curios about opinions.

 

[OmarCCX]

How cheap are you getting it? I'm not a particular fan of the Fiero.
 
When I bought my car, 2003 Protege, I didn't drive any other cars I was interested in. That was a mistake. I don't regret my purchase, but I could've gotten something better had I been patient enough.

 

[flight567]

$500 lol it's his old drag car, and he only needs 500 to complete the new one. (chevelle ss. putting out 1400 BHP + boost at 1000 poundfeet of torque around 2k rpm.) so he's selling me the "old crappy car" i asked him to put a less powerful engine in so i could have a decent suspension lol.
i did look at a honda (civic si as it happens.) just didn't work out for me (my mom.) for some reason she likes the fiero lol

 

[OmarCCX]

I doubt you could get anything better for $500.
Drive it, and if you like it, go for it!

 

[flight567]

got it. so being 4l (i think) is it big enough that i can stick it in 5th and putz around at 35 getting 5 trillion miles to the gallon? lol

 

[OmarCCX]

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got it. so being 4l (i think) is it big enough that i can stick it in 5th and putz around at 35 getting 5 trillion miles to the gallon? lol

Depends on the gearing. My car does 3000RPMs at 60mph in 5th gear. Which is dumb because even the automatic transmission (4-speed) on the same car has a higher top gear. 
I'm just glad I only use the highway once a week... for now.
 
 

 

[flight567]

hmm... what do you mean by geared? like the ratios and all that stuff or something i don't knowabout?

 

[OmarCCX]

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hmm... what do you mean by geared? like the ratios and all that stuff or something i don't knowabout?

Yeah, ratios.
 

 

[flight567]

i'll ask him monday. i'm a computer technician student so cars aren't my main focus but i can hold my own in most conversations.

 

[Audio-Omega]

Are diesel engines more reliable ?

 

[notmuchcash]

They have less parts to them, so in most cases yes. Depends on the engine too. Which one in particular?

 

[Audio-Omega]

Nothing in particular.  I guess they are cheaper to run as well.  

 

[Anaxilus]

Depends, many new diesels in California/USA have a bunch of ancillary filters and junk to deal w/ our crap fuels and air regs.  Many newer diesels have had issues w/ this ancillary equipment.  
 
Diesels also require more isolation and dampening features to deal w/ noise but not too much an issue these days depending.
 
Diesels are also no longer smog exempt I believe in Calif.

 

[OmarCCX]

Diesels are usually heavier than petrol engines, so it affects weight distribution a bit.

 

[Anaxilus]

Oh, repairs and servicing!  Good luck finding a shop w/ Diesel tools that knows your vehicle.  Otherwise it's dealer only and dealer prices.  At least this is a concern in the US.  I think we are the least diesel friendly for POV's.