Theory of a Deadman references a "82 Fiero" in their song "Lowlife"....no production Fiero's were made in 1982 but they do have Fiero in the vid.
I bought a 84 with a knocking rod back in 1992 for $700......dropped the cradle....pulled the engine.....had the crank turned, did a re-ring and re-bearing job for $200 and slapped it all together.....ran like a top!! My ex-girlfriend drove it for several years with no problems....GM even did the repair campain (heat shields, waterpump and altenator)on it years after the warranty was up.