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| Opinions on the early 90s Pontiac Trans Sport? Steel frame, plastic body like Fiero (Page 1/3) |
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cebix
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NOV 28, 05:17 PM
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They were quite popular here in Europe and can be bought really cheap. I like that there should be no real rust problems because of the Fiero-like build with a galvanized steel frame and plastic/fiberglass body panels.
Any opinions on them? Are they reliable? If any 25+ year old car can be considered reliable... Anything to look at when buying one? I like the styling and I need something with more luggage space than the Fiero. Any parts interchangeble on these with the Fiero?
 [This message has been edited by cebix (edited 11-28-2016).]
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tebailey
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NOV 28, 08:00 PM
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Watch for rust at the rear axle. My daughter just got rid of hers today, I've welded the rear axle back in 3 times.
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cebix
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NOV 28, 08:10 PM
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You mean the rear suspension? I thought they were front wheel drive cars?
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tebailey
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NOV 28, 08:47 PM
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They are front wheel drive, but the frame around the rear axle mounts rusts bad, then the rear axle breaks loose.
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cebix
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NOV 28, 09:00 PM
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Oh that's what you mean. I'll remember that, thanks for the tip. Any other problems/issues with the car? Any good things worth mentioning? Ride/power/sound insulation, etc.?
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Patrick
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NOV 28, 09:06 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cebix:
Any parts interchangeble on these with the Fiero?
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tebailey
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NOV 28, 09:42 PM
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The only other major problem she had were the 3.4 headgaskets.
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David Hambleton
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DEC 02, 10:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
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Ignore Patrick's post; he's nutty. Those won't fit either vehicle, but the windshield washer fluid, brake fluid, coolant, motor oil, chassis grease and tire air will fit ok. 
I bought a new '92 with the 3800 V6. For the first 5 years, there were no repairs. After that, it averaged $1500 per year in frequently unusual breakdowns, including 2 harmonic balancers, door latches, seat belt retractors etc.
After 17 years, the $1500 needed doubling, the transmission was acting up, the headliner was tacked up - so I donated it to a charity organization looking for old cars.
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Patrick
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DEC 02, 11:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by David Hambleton:
Those won't fit either vehicle...
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Au contraire, I have a set of those chrome beauties on my Formula at this very moment. 
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David Hambleton
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DEC 02, 11:45 PM
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Ok, lol! Without any taper, they're not for stock wheels... or perhaps I'm imagining the wrong size. 
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