I wish I could tell you it was from under-use, but more likely it was
just "time" that causes this. The bushings inside that drive the gear
break apart over time and cause the motor drive to disengage. A simple
flush, re-bushing and re-greasing gets you going again. :)

The brake hoses shouldn't make any noises, or cause any for that
matter. Things that will cause noise, and cause the car to pull in a
given direction, would be a sticky caliper, problem with the steering
rack, or a suspension piece - and this last one could even be a rear
suspension piece. Best suggestion I have for you is to visit a *good*
front end alignment shop and have them take a look at it.

Unfortunately putting the car on a rack sometimes does not reveal a
problem (unless it's a drive-on type rack) as the suspension "hangs"
when the Fiero is lifted and the weight is not on it. Since the
vehicle will spend 99% of it's life on the ground, and the suspension
under a load, that's how you really want to check for problems. ;)

Hmm .. let's see. I would keep an eye out for leaks, especially around
the base of the distributor. The o-ring there will dry up from the
engine heat, crack, and oil will leak out - and right into the
transaxle, which will spoil the clutch, etc. A $2.00 o-ring can save
you lots of money in the long run. :) Keep the Getrag transaxle wet
with fluid. That's another costly piece to the Fiero. The brake and
clutch fluids should be clear, not brown and certainly not black. If
they are brown or (more likely) black, think about flushing them out.
The color change is caused by impurities in the fluid, and those
impurities are usually water. Water doesn't mix well with hydraulic
fluid (an oil essentially) so it floats around and wets the metal
lines, which causes rust. Rust is no good wherever it is - especially
in the hydraulic systems! LOL Speaking of rust, gently pull the
carpets back in the trunk. On the "upper level" of the trunk, in the
corners, look on the sides and at the curved part of the trunk (the
right side will be difficult to see with the engine cooler there, but
try anyways). Aggressively attack ANY rust that you see in that area.
This is the #1 place that Fieros will start to rust out because of the
design (flaw?) of the rear fender liners.

Those are some basics to look for. I am sure that there are more, but
those are the ones that will stop you from going anywhere, or cause
larger repair bills in the future. If you really want to be silly you
can start upgrading the car. For instance, '87/88 models had a larger
gas tank and better headlamp system - both of which will fit the
earlier years. Contact Ed Parks (www.thefierofactory.com) for more
information or parts if necessary.

Why thank you. I appreciate your kind words. My pro street is a car
that you either love or hate. Purists hate it - I love it. :) For more
pictures you can go directly to my web site - www.boomtastic.com

Good luck, and I hope this helps!
Eric