It Came from eBay Hell: V6 Powered Ferrari Fiero-rossa auf Deustchland zukommt*

Suppose you are a used car buyer in Germany, with €9,990 (US$13,199) to spend on some new wheels. Would you - even in your darkest, most masochistic hour - consider buying this...this thing? Let’s run down the list of why you shouldn’t buy this car:

1. It’s a Pontiac Fiero. Yes, it’s mid-engined and built in the good ol’ U.S.A., but it was built in the good ol’ U.S.A. in the 1980s and has a body made of plastic. That’s like saying, “She’s Latino and has a great body, but she has rotten teeth and herpes.”

2. The owner has made some modifications, including the addition of Ferrari Testarossa-style side strakes and a pair of Lotus Type 47-inspired snorkels that look like they’re made of old drainpipes. Classy.

3. The price is ludicrous. You can pick up an immaculate, first generation Toyota MR2 for half that. And a dozen better cars, to boot.

More worrying than the above though is the V6 modification the owner has carried out and the fact the registration papers have expired. Why? Well, it’s a Fiero. Fiero owners, by their very nature, rarely make their cars “better”. And the expired registration papers imply, to me at least, that the car is no longer roadworthy.

So, dear readers, I leave it up to you. Is this V6-engined Ferrari-wannabe a God or a dog? Your verdict, gentlemen and ladies...

* That’s, “from Germany” for those not as savvy with Google Translate as moi.

By Tristan Hankins

Link: eBay Germany

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Pontiac Solstice Shared technology

The sharing of technology and various components is a common practice among automakers, resulting in reduced parts costs. The Solstice shares major components with nearly every GM division:

* The rear axle and differential are from the Sigma-based Cadillac CTS
* The interior storage bin is from the Cadillac XLR
* The passenger's side airbag, steering column, and exterior and interior door handles are from the Chevrolet Cobalt
* The backup lights are from the GMC Envoy
* The heating, ventilating, and air conditioning modules are from the Hummer H3
* The front fog lamp assembly is from the Pontiac Grand Prix
* The steering wheel is also featured in the Pontiac Torrent, Pontiac G5, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Malibu
* The 2.4 L Ecotec engine is shared with the Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu, and Chevrolet HHR
* The five-speed manual transmission is the same as in the Hummer H3, GMC Canyon, and Chevrolet Colorado
* The five-speed automatic is identical to those of the Cadillac CTS, STS, and SRX
* The side view mirrors and AC vents are from the Fiat Barchetta
* The seat frames are from the previous generation Opel Corsa

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Pontiac Solstice

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2009 Pontiac Solstice Information

Assembly Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Class Roadster, coupe
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
2-door coupe
Layout FR layout
Platform GM Kappa platform
Engine(s) 2.4 L Ecotec LE5 I4
2.0 L Ecotec LNF I4
177 hp
Turbocharged 260 hp (GXP)
Transmission(s) 5-speed Aisin AR5 manual
5-speed 5L40-E automatic
Wheelbase 2416 mm (95.1 in)
Length 3993 mm (157.2 in)
Width 1811 mm (71.3 in)
Height 1273 mm (50.1 in)
Coupe: 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Curb weight 1305 kg (2877 lbs)

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Pontiac Vibe 2009 Top Review

Model year(s) 2009-2010
Body style(s) 5-door hatchback
Engine(s) 1.8L 2ZR-FE 132 hp I4
2.4L 2AZ-FE 158 hp I4
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Length 172.1 in (4371 mm)
AWD: 171.9 in (4366 mm)
Width 69.4 in (1763 mm)
Height Base: 60.9 in (1547 mm)
AWD: 62.7 in (1593 mm)
GT: 61.3 in (1557 mm)
Designer Ron Aselton




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