1987 Pontiac Fiero Review - Why I LOVE The 80s!

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  • @highlycaffeinated6864
    @highlycaffeinated6864 7 місяців тому +4

    Bro I was a teenager in the 80s. Your words today hit me right in the feels. Everything you said was spot on.

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 4 роки тому +49

    The thing I love about your reviews is there’s always a deeper meaning and a deeper story

  • @BlueSpades7
    @BlueSpades7 2 роки тому +11

    This review hit me different when he explained his opinion on why 80s cars were so special. I was originally going to get this as my first car when I was 16 (2017), I even still have the pictures of the Fiero I was going to get which was super beat up but I wanted to fix it up somehow with the part time job I had as income. Ever since I saw the Fiero I thought I was going to purchase, I always wanted a Fiero ever since, and hopefully someday I'll have the time and money to get it.

  • @raymac8577
    @raymac8577 4 роки тому +14

    Awesome review. I’ve been a die hard Fiero fan since I was a kid. I own three. Many people don’t no that the Fiero also kick some ass in IMSA racing in the GTO and GTU classes

  • @marks6385
    @marks6385 5 місяців тому +2

    I ordered my 88 GT at the Pontiac dealership in late 87. Still have it to this day.

  • @beyer422
    @beyer422 3 роки тому +12

    You're cool kid, and it's true it was passion. I'm in my 60's and I still drive my 87 GT Fiero every summer and ove it. The only thing you forgot to metion is that YOU where driving the car not a computer ( ABS, traction control, anti-slip, air bags and all that shit) so you had to know how to drive when pushing the car not to end up in a ditch !

  • @Hiker63
    @Hiker63 3 роки тому +3

    Boy I’m old. I bought one brand new in 1987. It was an auto, beige with beige interior. It was a tight fit especially when I had my Motorola brick phone in my back pocket 😉😁

  • @Troph2
    @Troph2 4 роки тому +11

    Future classic due to how many were lost to the sands of time. That being said I judge a towns financial state by how many fieros and 3rd gen camaros I see when driving through. If I see more than 2-3 I know the mill/mine/factory shut down sometime in the 90s and the town has never recovered.

  • @dylank4353
    @dylank4353 4 роки тому +10

    Ive got one of these, a 86 red se v6! My cousin got in a accident in it when he was in highschool in the mid 90s, and my dad bought it from him. I was born in 99, and I got the car in 2018. Its a great car! I am going to eventually 3800sc swap it.

  • @RearEngineShop
    @RearEngineShop 3 роки тому +13

    I love Fiero’s! 😍 I guess that’s why I have 3.

    • @mr.2cents.846
      @mr.2cents.846 11 місяців тому +1

      I hope one of them is an '88. 😉

    • @RearEngineShop
      @RearEngineShop 11 місяців тому

      @@mr.2cents.846 yes, one is.

  • @turbo_alice
    @turbo_alice 4 роки тому +7

    80's in a nutshell.
    once again, thanks for reminding us how we used to live in the 80's

  • @taylordufrene7726
    @taylordufrene7726 4 роки тому +13

    I fall in love with Fieros every time I see one, then fall back out when I look at the interior! Reviews are getting to be more polished and cohesive- keep it up and kudos!

    • @jmorris023
      @jmorris023 3 роки тому +1

      You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it!

    • @mr.2cents.846
      @mr.2cents.846 2 роки тому +1

      I'm an old fart who constantly farts and I want a Fiero too. So I can fart in it.

    • @k0edby22
      @k0edby22 2 роки тому +1

      Such stupid comments.
      If you want a driving experience, drive a 1988 GT with a 5 spd. The 84-87 Fiero’s had chevette suspension, handled OK.
      The 1988 models are where it’s at, and most sour old farts know they will never have the pleasure of driving one so they make misguided comments on performance and spread misinformation.
      You old scooters are aging, but us younger generation see and appreciate the car for the miracle that it is.

    • @taylordufrene7726
      @taylordufrene7726 2 роки тому

      @@k0edby22And your opinion matters.... because? Stay in school, and learn that picking arguments on the internet is a waste of time. Cheers.

    • @artLopez24
      @artLopez24 Рік тому +1

      @@taylordufrene7726 and by your logic why does your opinion matter ? You contradicting yourself it’s weird

  • @andrewlopson3394
    @andrewlopson3394 4 роки тому +7

    You really get the 80s vibe--I'm impressed! You're right, it was a very colorful and expressive era for sure.

    • @mr.2cents.846
      @mr.2cents.846 2 роки тому +2

      Huey Lewis & the News area.
      Beautiful and colorful indeed. Definitely a more fun time. Going to the mall playing arcade, (OutRun, Afterburner 2), watching the best movies in the theatre, having a couple of burgers for under a dollar. The last best decade before this covid nonsense.

  • @percivalgooglyeyes6178
    @percivalgooglyeyes6178 3 роки тому +3

    I like what you said about the 80's and how you had to call someone up on landlines - no cell phones. The 80's was my heyday as I was in my 20's then. It was a great time, great music, great cars although not that well built.

  • @Will-ym9jn
    @Will-ym9jn 5 місяців тому

    I love these cars. So true about feeling back then compared to today. Back then Pontiac built Excitement!

  • @Kevinh23111
    @Kevinh23111 4 роки тому +2

    The 4 seat Fiero concept is currently in the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum in Pontiac, Illinois.

  • @carolriley9392
    @carolriley9392 3 роки тому +1

    I own an 86 Fiero, honestly could not live without it!

  • @akwasiregister9529
    @akwasiregister9529 4 роки тому +6

    Dude, what drugs are you on!?!
    I get it, but that monolog about 80's drug culture and the subsequent turn in drug culture through the years had me laughing from deep down low. That was a laugh that was good for and from my soul. Thank you for that! You get a full view, a comment and a like. 👍

  • @cherrycola542
    @cherrycola542 2 роки тому +1

    This is my favorite car, and I'm not even an 80's freak

  • @edwinwise6751
    @edwinwise6751 Рік тому +1

    I have had sports cars from vettes to Porsche . My favorite car ever was an 86 v6 4 spd notchback painted flat black with aero mag style wheels . The car was so far ahead of its time. It was a huge vette threat for 1/2 the price that’s really what undid it not the fires

  • @volttherobot
    @volttherobot Рік тому +1

    This video was good....I was enjoyin' the words coming out of your face, and then 7:25-9:55 happened. DUUUUDE! I FEEEL YOU, MANNNN! I grew up in the 80's, but didn't get a Fiero till 2001. Have had at least one in the driveway ever since. You TOTALLY nailed why some folks are into 80's cars. Great job! xoxo - Volt

    • @volttherobot
      @volttherobot 7 місяців тому

      hah, Was gonna post a comment, and then, I see that I ALREADY did! hah!
      Fieros are FUN!

  • @Octalux
    @Octalux Рік тому

    I’m not a car guy, and only stumbled on this vid as I saw a Fiero yesterday, but you seem like a nice guy

  • @zakarylakota
    @zakarylakota 4 роки тому +3

    I want one of these so bad. They look so good

  • @thoughtballoons
    @thoughtballoons Рік тому

    I LOVE your commentary! The analog-looking effects while you were talking about the 80s was especially artful.

  • @weirdflexok115
    @weirdflexok115 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video. I’m pretty sure i’m going to buy one for my first car and i can’t wait!

  • @johnoliver3316
    @johnoliver3316 4 місяці тому

    I have the same car, same color, i drive it every day. Not one day goes by that someone doesn't comment about it or has a story to tell

  • @rickjones1277
    @rickjones1277 14 днів тому

    I just bought a 1988 Fiero last night. I live in the Cascade mountain range and the cornering ability is phenomenal. That’s where this car really shines. Gforce above 8 is remarkable. Love that part. Now can somebody help get me out?😜

  • @stansmith4054
    @stansmith4054 2 роки тому +2

    One of the best reviews! Great job, man!

    • @mr.2cents.846
      @mr.2cents.846 2 роки тому +1

      I agree. He would be at home in the 80's.

  • @nickwilliams737
    @nickwilliams737 2 роки тому +1

    My first car was an 84 fiero when I got it there was over 300k miles on it had the iron Duke with a warped head that was just torqued down to get a good deal that motor was just so hard to kill was getting just under 29mpg

  • @brianrabbit7159
    @brianrabbit7159 4 роки тому +6

    I agree bring back cocaine!!!

    • @jeffwhite8994
      @jeffwhite8994 2 роки тому +1

      I own one........ a 1987 coupe.......bought it new and still have it. It's fun to drive. I probably look out of place driving it.........why you ask, I'm 80 years old. Sooooooo when S^&% breaks, I fix it and keep on driving it.

    • @brianrabbit7159
      @brianrabbit7159 2 роки тому

      @@jeffwhite8994 that’s awesome

  • @tonycrusader777
    @tonycrusader777 2 роки тому

    as an 80s baby i love your rants and your passion my buddy had a gt and it never left the garage because he was too broke in highschool to fix it up

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 4 роки тому +2

    I had a plastic toy Fiero at my grandmas growing up! I gave it to my nephew

  • @ziond.1476
    @ziond.1476 3 роки тому

    This is like a deeper regular car reviews, and thats why I like your channel

  • @jordanong5114
    @jordanong5114 3 роки тому +1

    I definitely love the 80s. The Pontiac Fiero is my favorite 80s car. Also reminds me of Punch from Transformers.

  • @Davidg2222222
    @Davidg2222222 Рік тому

    got a 86 with a 4.9 V8 SWAP LOVE THESE CARS

  • @charlesgreer2847
    @charlesgreer2847 2 роки тому

    I live these cars for some reason. I say that bc I grew up on mostly mustangs though I did own a 89 iroc z right after high-school. But I was a little kid when this car hit the show rooms. A older kid from church got a 2m4 the first year they came out. He graduated high-school and instead of going to a 4 year university he opted for the local 2 year and spent the rest on his new car. Later in the 90s in high-school one of my buddies got a formula version and I drove it a couple times was fun for sure.

  • @albertorodriguez122
    @albertorodriguez122 2 роки тому

    Amazing review of the Fiero. Absolutely love the passion on wich you ride and tall about the Car , the feelings of the 80', you are really amazing... thanks again for the reflexion...

  • @JosephSampson
    @JosephSampson 3 роки тому +1

    This is gonna be my first car so I was tryna find a video on it, great shit man loved the review, but I know the exact town you filmed this in and I couldn't describe the shock I felt when I saw you drive past my buddies house lmao

    • @djpollo2474
      @djpollo2474 3 роки тому

      Did you get it? Its not gonna be my first car but am gonna check one out tomorrow

    • @JosephSampson
      @JosephSampson 3 роки тому

      @@djpollo2474 my dads had it for over 10 years waiting to fix it, so I had no choice in getting it lol. So far great little fun car, it’ll definitely require some basic maintenance if you plan on daily driving it, but overall great car. Handles well, is fairly fast, and has great gas mileage. For a good price I’d definitely recommend getting a Fiero

    • @djpollo2474
      @djpollo2474 3 роки тому +1

      @@JosephSampson damn cool bro, guy selling the fiero was too busy so I'm gonna check it out on sunday, its a gt but don't know what year, he's asking 2,900$ and keep in mind this is in puerto rico where everything is overpriced but damn thats a good price (gonna still try to lower price)

    • @JosephSampson
      @JosephSampson 3 роки тому

      @@djpollo2474 if it runs $2,900 ain’t too bad, definitely try and bargain for a lower price tho. Also make sure you figure out what year it is, the earlier models (84-86) usually require more maintenance, but still good cars. If you have any questions you can just message me homie

    • @djpollo2474
      @djpollo2474 3 роки тому

      @@JosephSampson thx bro, it has the v6 and I heard they are good engines, are they reliable?

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 2 роки тому

    The double ashtrays give the Fiero an Italian touch. The main GT bit on this car is the aero nose.

  • @kevinjones6829
    @kevinjones6829 Рік тому +1

    GM definitely upped their game by the time this one came out. My sister had an '84 Fiero (4 cyl); on one of the many rides we took, watching her car through the rear window of the cab of the tow truck, we were informed that (besides the Ford Escort) this was the most frequently towed car in the U.S. at the time.
    Pontiac engineers and designers came up with a concept for an 89 Fiero which looked really nice, but unfortunately, the Fiero line was scrapped in 88.

  • @kwasia4882
    @kwasia4882 4 роки тому +2

    Totally agree with the 80’s

  • @loganjohnson4690
    @loganjohnson4690 11 місяців тому

    I just bought one. My first car actually

  • @mdkmetz
    @mdkmetz 3 роки тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed your video and your philosophy on the 88’s keep up the good work young man I had to Fierros one and 84 standard width of Iron Horse stick shift and an 85GT with the six-cylinder automatic great cars

  • @theadvocate4698
    @theadvocate4698 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this! Good work!

  • @RichLopp
    @RichLopp 2 роки тому

    Dude… this review is awesome 🤣😂

  • @peoriavideosltd6822
    @peoriavideosltd6822 2 роки тому

    7:59 Hi Austin! See you at Fierorama!

  • @vice4134
    @vice4134 2 роки тому

    Gotta love Fiero! It's easy to solve the plastic interior issue. Replace it with G1 dashboard & door panels with leather covered. Now, that looks awesome.

  • @averyparticularsetofskills
    @averyparticularsetofskills Рік тому

    Great Job! Nice Car! Thanks Austin!

  • @Ladco77
    @Ladco77 2 роки тому

    You missed a great feature of the Fiero. That sunroof is removable. The front compartment is designed to hold it while it's out. It fits right over the spare tire.
    You should also drive an '88 if you get the chance. They finally redesigned the suspension with the design they wanted from day 1, but couldn't due to budget constraints. With aftermarket parts, the difference isn't as noticeable today, but stock for stock it was a massive improvement in 1988.
    One of the big styling trends of the '80's was making everything look futuristic and in many cases fighter plane inspired. That's where the dash designs with the modular pod look and exposed hardware came from - it's supposed to look like a fighter cockpit. That was also part of the reason for all the rocker and push button switches in the Fiero. The 80's was about rediscovering automotive passion. We'd just come out of the malaise era of crippling inflation and gas crisis in the '70's so people wanted to look to a brighter future and it was reflected in the music, fashion, etc.

  • @zacharyhines4924
    @zacharyhines4924 3 роки тому

    Just stumbled across your channel. You make good quality videos, man. keep it up.

  • @iAKiZUM
    @iAKiZUM 2 роки тому

    Do a whole series 80's cars with extra original footage...

  • @TheHelado36
    @TheHelado36 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful car indeed !

  • @kaz8997
    @kaz8997 2 роки тому

    neat, my grandpa's yellow 88 gt has the same wheels as the silver one you have

  • @mikeyveloster7615
    @mikeyveloster7615 2 роки тому

    I always wanted a Fiero Formula

  • @greeniembush4106
    @greeniembush4106 2 роки тому +1

    A Beautiful car love it I'd hope have one one day.

  • @vulcanizedanthony145
    @vulcanizedanthony145 3 роки тому

    Hey I get what you're saying but like, meds are important for a lot of people. It's not about just not wanting to feel, it's about helping to have a stable mental and emotional baseline so you can enjoy life. Other than that, largely about society, I agree. Struggling personally with dissociation I'm right there with you- I want to feel, I want to be immersed in life and experience and emotions and sensation. But like, right now I'm immersed in depression and existential dread and it happens that Prozac helps with that a little 😂

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 5 місяців тому

    Love your oassiony in this review.

  • @BausikFilmCo
    @BausikFilmCo 3 роки тому

    Really appreciate your review just stumbled across this but this is great

  • @midnightspecial2990
    @midnightspecial2990 Рік тому

    This is the one I want for a project car. The pace car body, but it's not a pace car. Also if you like this car you would like a stick shift Formula Firebird from the same era. It would have the same feel and smell, but is a much more well built, easier to maintain car.

  • @matthewbanta3240
    @matthewbanta3240 3 роки тому

    At the time, most of us didn't think very much of the Fiero. While the Iron Duke was cheap and reliable, the power output seemed underwhelming even back then. So at first, the Fiero was seen as the GM car that didn't know if it wanted to be a econ-box or a sports car. Eventually it did get the V6. But at least early on, the V6 did have a reputation of randomly blowing up. The fact that the front suspension was from a Chevette while the back was from a Citation didn't help either (although the suspensions were not the problem in either of those cars.) But looking at the car now, I can see why people get nostalgic for it and that time. Almost wish I had one back then. Some of it is rose colored glasses because in reality the 80's weren't all that great.

  • @adamantking6452
    @adamantking6452 4 роки тому +1

    I love these things they look so cool!!

  • @modspell
    @modspell 4 місяці тому

    I like this body style with the V6 as opposed to the fast-back GT model. Only problem is you may get stuck with the lousy front suspension of the 2M6 versus the GT's far better one. If you buy an Iron Duke model be prepared to get recall notices every few months.

  • @markonmotoring
    @markonmotoring 2 роки тому +1

    Really interesting.
    I first saw one of these here in the UK in the 90s at an American car dealer.
    Never seen one since but hear nothing good about them sadly. I like this design better than the GT.
    Maybe they get a bad rep because it's not very powerful for a US sports car and perhaps less agile and efficient than am MR2 or Fiat x19 for it to have done well outside of Europe.
    Curious as to how the HT cane to be and which version cane first?
    Great review and a fully agree about the 80s being cooler. I'd love to see a cassette tape deck in there though of I'm being honest. Just as I do in my 90s car.

  • @thatbluefieroguy7741
    @thatbluefieroguy7741 3 роки тому

    The only two gauges you need in a Fiero are the temp and fuel gauges. Play everything else by ear. Iron Duke powered Fieros make it really easy.

  • @vincentblouin5882
    @vincentblouin5882 2 роки тому

    Man that was deep

  • @mrhappy8966
    @mrhappy8966 2 роки тому

    im 28 but my first car was technically a 87 just like this one and silver got it in 2012 with a gm crate engine with 26k on it it was a blast however i prefer the look of the american racing rims that came on mine they were probly a mod added in the day

  • @AdamAve93
    @AdamAve93 3 роки тому

    Even though I have my 88 formula I still love seeing people with their fiero. Amazing car still to this day. Question though if this is your car where can I get a change holder like you have below your radio? I need one. Lol

  • @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary
    @ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary 3 роки тому

    One of my favorite UA-cam hosts calls Manual Transmissions "Millennial Theft Deterrants", cause most Millennial car thieves don't know how to dirive them!!

  • @MrJeep75
    @MrJeep75 2 роки тому

    Awesome car

  • @kareng7774
    @kareng7774 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I want a Fiero so bad!

  • @projectcarrescue3656
    @projectcarrescue3656 3 роки тому +2

    I Love Fieros! I have two of them.I have to disagree with you about the engine though.The 2.8 is a nice enough engine, but really not very sporty in the fiero. I have an 86 Fiero GT that has a supercharged 3800 series 2 V6 swapped in (a popular direct swap for this car) and it is Sooooo much better!

    • @vice4134
      @vice4134 2 роки тому

      Wait a decade or two and people will say 3800 series V6 is outta dated. It goes on for every decade. What would be great is actually design a powerful engine just for Fiero. Who knows... maybe someone will try & install C8 engine in Fiero. Now, that will be awesome.

  • @greeniembush4106
    @greeniembush4106 10 місяців тому

    I'm looking at a 1987 Pontiac fiero maybe. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @vetteluvnh
    @vetteluvnh 3 роки тому

    Did I miss the part of the interview where he goes into detail about the driving dynamics of the car? Did I somehow skip over an entire segment where he describes handling, braking, & acceleration? What about the engine's power band, torque curve, etc? Did I also miss the part about reliability, maintenance, and common problems with the car? If I wanted to listen to a rambling opinion piece about aesthetics & interior comfort I shouldve just ask my wife what she thinks about the Fiero.

    • @alexnagy3386
      @alexnagy3386 3 роки тому +1

      I can't even start to imagine how fun you are at parties debbis.

  • @k00lkidz4
    @k00lkidz4 3 роки тому

    I got a white 85 notchback with red trim 😎

  • @Dankcatvacs
    @Dankcatvacs 2 роки тому

    hey i miss the pros and cons and zack says

  • @MizuSL0860
    @MizuSL0860 Рік тому

    So glad this car costs like 1500 - 2000 where I live, its rare af and so nice looking but for some reason no one really wants it

  • @collinstauffer4184
    @collinstauffer4184 3 роки тому

    Holy shit dude, that was deep

  • @mikecorbett1030
    @mikecorbett1030 4 місяці тому

    The notchback MIGHT BE better looking than the fastback

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 Рік тому

    I miss the days when you could *order* a car with the options you want and not be forced into various packages.

  • @raulcharrutte2171
    @raulcharrutte2171 4 роки тому +1

    Hi. what would be the Pontiac Fiero model 97 ?. Could you send me a video, or a video from your channel about the 97 Pontiac Fiero. Thank you God bless you.

  • @Bunta01010
    @Bunta01010 3 роки тому

    I love how there’s no dislikes

  • @haddonassink7841
    @haddonassink7841 4 роки тому

    Bro I love these

  • @radlad5447
    @radlad5447 4 роки тому

    Pretty cool car!

  • @davidharrell8890
    @davidharrell8890 3 роки тому

    Great review.👍👍🙌😃

  • @sonnywhyte3010
    @sonnywhyte3010 3 роки тому

    Well done!

  • @johnwalsh7256
    @johnwalsh7256 2 роки тому

    Loved girlfriend's 88 Fiero that I drove for two years. Of course her new boyfriend crashed it. So sad.

  • @thegamingguy1
    @thegamingguy1 Рік тому +1

    ngl I lost it when you started listing drugs lmfao

  • @mr.2cents.846
    @mr.2cents.846 11 місяців тому

    You should drive an '88. Really. You'll see why. 😎👍👍

    • @marks6385
      @marks6385 5 місяців тому

      I have one and I know what you mean.

  • @williambruceboisjoli8455
    @williambruceboisjoli8455 3 роки тому

    I though the speakers in the seat was only 84,85 ?

  • @deltacx1059
    @deltacx1059 3 роки тому

    Well it was pontiac so they were at their best back then.

  • @carlospineda7021
    @carlospineda7021 2 роки тому

    What wheels does it have

  • @mycorona66
    @mycorona66 3 роки тому

    I doubt we'll see the comeback of the Fiero since Pontiac has been out of business for years.

  • @ricky-sanchez
    @ricky-sanchez 2 роки тому

    The eighties was a great time, from music, to movies, to style and persona. 👍
    But in terms of cars.....😒

  • @mikee4571
    @mikee4571 4 роки тому +1

    This one got to me 😥

  • @timsgta
    @timsgta Рік тому

    wheels too big