Kevsporsche944

I have a question. I'm a little puzzled. Why is the Fiero resale values higher than that of the 944? Build #'s Fiero built over 300k units vs Porsche's 80k to 150k units. Porsche is a better built car, better heritage, What do you guys make of this.

Reimu

Because all but a few fieros have exploded in a ball of flames

Also cheap MR

Chads996

The brand is no longer. Thus...the value goes up.

C.

number9ine

I think you're comparing apples and oranges on price. While you might find a 944 for cheaper than a Fiero, a well-kept 944 commands a higher price than a similar condition Pontiac. What drives the price differential between beater and driver is the cost of repair, making a $1000 944 potentially more expensive to put right versus buying a nice example in the first place.

The Pontiac did start its life as an everyman's sports car, so I agree with the other posters here that finding any surviving example may be more of a challenge than picking up an old 944.

In the end it's more about what you prefer, because in this price range you're getting an interesting automobile either way for not much cash.

ritzblitz

Theres also a cult following on fieros.

choinga

'nuf said...

944Ross

There are actually many similarities in Fiero and 944 prices. The early models ('84 - '87 for Fieros) have a less desirable suspension, and many were puke 4-banger Iron Dukes, so like early 944's they are cheaper. '88's are the equivalent of a 951 in terms of vastly superior suspension, mostly V6's and even the 4-banger was an upgraded unit. '88's command much higher prices, because it wasn't a full year of production. I would guess that 75% of Fieros are automatics, which to many people is desirable (not me), may account for somewhat higher prices.

I've owned both, and while a comparison is pointless, I would be hard pressed if forced to chose between a '86 - '88 Fiero GT and a 944, S, or 951. Both Fieros and 944's are candidates for LSx swaps, too!

luftpirate

I had an 88 Fiero and there are a lot of design aspects to the car which were thought through very well and yet at the same time many that left much to be desired. The Fiero is an 80s icon just like the 944, they are also much cheaper to maintain than a 944. I think for that reason is may be more desireable amoungst a much larger Pontiac following.

It is a shame the Fiero never made it into the 90s, GM couldn't have a Pontiac outperforming the Corvette for thousands less.

V2Rocket

for people to build lambos on!

luftpirate

Truly Amazing

ritzblitz

holy **** that is insane.

thirdgenbird

how does an 88 do t the track? ive always wondered how much better the 88 suspension was. its a lot cleaner looking than an earlier car

gcb951

Holy crap, I'm guessing that could be faster than a real Lambo. At least more HP.

Dougs951

Wow I can't wait to see a final product.

luftpirate

There are a lot of technical improvements I don't have the expertise to explain, but the ones that stand out to me would be fixing of bump steer issues previous models had and addition of a rear sway bar. 88s also had vented rotors all the way around and rack design was improved. The 88 rack actually has a bracket for some sort of power assisted steering option which never made it to production.

I had 400lb springs and Koni Reds in mine, it was definitely a good time in the bendys, the old 944 is definitely tighter in stock form though.