Here's Everything THat's Broken On My Cheap Fiat 500 Abarth (EXPENSIVE PARTS!)

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  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen 5 років тому +316

    I think a nice touch would be the Wizard's office becoming progressively more luxurious every time Hoovie sits down in there.

    • @RustOnWheels
      @RustOnWheels 5 років тому +36

      With ‘customer of the month’ hall of fame picture frames, every one of Hoovie.

    • @talbertobarbossa75
      @talbertobarbossa75 5 років тому +21

      In a couple years he'll have marble floors and gold sconces like Scarface.

    • @pianofry1138
      @pianofry1138 4 роки тому +3

      Yeah like every 100 dollars Hoovie spends he puts a dollar on the wall. Within a year he'd probably have the room covered.

    • @bkowa0921
      @bkowa0921 3 роки тому +2

      This is the best idea ever.

    • @BigGroupHug
      @BigGroupHug 3 роки тому

      Two years later and they're super chummy now.
      They're both making a pile of money and seem to have a healthy relationship.

  • @ModifyBoost
    @ModifyBoost 5 років тому +74

    I’m a Fiat/Alfa technician here in Long Island NY. These cars, I’ve learned, are not that bad at all (the ones that get beat up seem to have less problems than the ones that don’t). 2013 is the best model year to get. It has the most free flowing exhaust from the factory. When it comes to working on them, they really aren’t that bad. Once the front clip comes off everything is practically right there in easy reach

    • @Manny-lc1mf
      @Manny-lc1mf Рік тому

      Hello, would you say the 2016 500x is reliable. And what problems could i expect that vehicle to have

    • @alessandroserrao9422
      @alessandroserrao9422 Рік тому +7

      Fiat gets negatively raved for no reason. They are not inferior to late Toyotas. They are actually pretty well made. There's no american made Fiat engine.

    • @Commentator541
      @Commentator541 5 місяців тому +3

      @@Manny-lc1mfAbsolutely not. 500 is reliable because it is dead simple. x l and all the derivatives of that ancient punto platform are not unreliable pwr say, but are not simple either and you will have a hard time finding a reputable affordable mechanic not to mention the parts are not dirt cheap like in the eu

    • @abfkwbdkdmggfilw-uv5bn
      @abfkwbdkdmggfilw-uv5bn Місяць тому

      This makes me happy as 2013 owner 😎

  • @justing7110
    @justing7110 5 років тому +783

    *Wizard* “What a cute little car” *smiles in dollar signs*

    • @user-wg7nw3mh2e
      @user-wg7nw3mh2e 5 років тому +27

      mechanic loves when his customer buys a FIAT.... surprise!

    • @Overkillautoperf
      @Overkillautoperf 5 років тому +28

      Dude see's $dollar$ sign's everytime he see's Tyler pull up thinking to himself "my cash cows arrived" lol loves

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 5 років тому +9

      Can't imagine what Scotty would have said about that. 😂 He could be his typical "It's FCA so it's crappy endless money pit".
      Me: But Scotty isn't it cute? It's smaller than a Yaris and more nimble and fun to throw around.
      Scotty: It's still FCA crap...
      Me: ....

    • @JohnCiaccio
      @JohnCiaccio 5 років тому +6

      He just hit buy button when Hoovie pulled in with a Fiat.

    • @stgotzov
      @stgotzov 5 років тому +12

      Did any of you guys ever driving Abarth in yours life. I bet no one. So how you know that this particular car is a piece of shit. Actually this is one , I mean Fiat 500 is one of most reliable car that they ever made. Especially Abarth on top of that is most fun to drive, than any big piece of metal with V8 that produced in USA, with some exception of course.

  • @ewencameron1168
    @ewencameron1168 5 років тому +9

    My wife has had an Abarth Tourismo from new (now 4 years old) and my son has a standard 2009 1.2 litre Fiat 500 which has done over 140,000 miles (he is the 4th owner). He needed a new fuel injector the other day as it was running lumpy, but aside from the outside door handles which seem to break fairly often they seem pretty reliable.

  • @alexhill828
    @alexhill828 5 років тому +606

    Wizard: " Shift knob is $300"
    Me looking at one on eBay for $50 "hmmm"

    • @AllanWorks
      @AllanWorks 5 років тому +148

      yea, i call bullshit on his prices.

    • @the3rdbestnikkashopinyoura540
      @the3rdbestnikkashopinyoura540 5 років тому +192

      Those alligator boots are not going to pay for themselves.

    • @mikestous4114
      @mikestous4114 5 років тому +54

      Me looking at one on ebay for 13.82 WTF Alex. ;)

    • @alexhill828
      @alexhill828 5 років тому +24

      @@mikestous4114 Just said $50 because its a nice round number. And not all of them are exactly the same

    • @dillonh321
      @dillonh321 5 років тому +11

      Maybe he is including the handbrake?

  • @thegirthquake8574
    @thegirthquake8574 5 років тому +398

    I love how he's spending $300 to replace the knob with an OEM one when he can just get a nice aftermarket one for less and screw it on himself.
    Silly Tyler.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 5 років тому +8

      uh, a JUNKYARD?????????????????

    • @charliethompson2109
      @charliethompson2109 5 років тому +30

      $300 sounds more dramatic

    • @tomingebrigtsen8976
      @tomingebrigtsen8976 5 років тому +36

      Not just the knob, whole shifter assembly

    • @xidropkillzx3246
      @xidropkillzx3246 5 років тому +6

      Tom Ingebrigtsen he could get a short shifter setup with a shifter included lmao

    • @bmh67wa
      @bmh67wa 5 років тому +18

      @@gertraba4484, good luck finding an Abarth 500 in the junkyard in the U.S.

  • @corvettekro818
    @corvettekro818 5 років тому +333

    The E63.... fuel pumps are fine... otherweise it wouldn't run. Check the power connection on the fuelpump assembly, its under the rear right seat.... very easy acces and these connection corrode over time. If one fuel pump connection is bad, the car will start fine, but under load it will lack fuel if one pump has bad connection.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +4

      Corvette Kro Is there a reason there are two fuel pumps?

    • @Ryukachoo
      @Ryukachoo 5 років тому +1

      Offering my upvote so this gets to the top

    • @wannaberacecardriver
      @wannaberacecardriver 5 років тому +2

      @@JDMHaze it's just better for higher horsepower cars to have 2, to ensure clean gas and good pressure

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому

      Wannabe Racecar Driver I figured it was something performance related probably due to the speed of the fuel delivery and the ignition

    • @discerningmind
      @discerningmind 5 років тому

      At times one of the pumps can be a "Lift" pump. Fuel tank design can have something to do with it. I'm wondering if the second pump is also a fail safe to get back home?

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri 5 років тому +190

    Imagine getting your Fiat 500 repossessed. That's beyond broke.

    • @danbenson5147
      @danbenson5147 5 років тому +7

      That shot had my ass DYING. BRO YOU HAVE A CAR GET A FUCKING JOB LOL.

    • @KrustyKlown
      @KrustyKlown 5 років тому +3

      an end of Life Event

    • @vidguy007
      @vidguy007 5 років тому +3

      It may be the only way to get rid of a Fiat.

    • @cdbtheclaw
      @cdbtheclaw 4 роки тому +2

      @@vidguy007 If you want to get rid of a Fiat just drive around for a few miles and the car will get rid of itself.

    • @jakemontgomery5892
      @jakemontgomery5892 4 роки тому +11

      @@cdbtheclaw Why does everyone shit on fiats so much? They've made massive strides in the past few years for reliability. Are American made fiats that shitty?

  • @Ben_Mayall
    @Ben_Mayall 5 років тому +1009

    I’m getting ready for the annoying way he says Abarth.

    • @revmaynardd
      @revmaynardd 5 років тому +59

      @@user-vn7ky2xr1x I'm American and think how he says it is dumb too. I pronounce it ''uh-barth''. The way he says it makes me cringe.

    • @1234kre
      @1234kre 5 років тому +13

      A-barth

    • @endiejunior
      @endiejunior 5 років тому +3

      👍👍👍

    • @aa6355-r4m
      @aa6355-r4m 5 років тому +42

      Don’t forget the way he squeals weeeezard

    • @kway745
      @kway745 5 років тому +35

      7:54 Correct.

  • @darrylroederer2680
    @darrylroederer2680 5 років тому +18

    Every time I see the interior of that Fiat on one of your videos, I have flashbacks of that old Volkswagen commercial with the guy with the thick of German accent saying it's time to unpimp the ride.

  • @Thermopylae2024
    @Thermopylae2024 5 років тому +33

    A couple of grand for two new fuel pumps ....
    Big smile breaks out on the Wizards face !
    Meanwhile back home Ellie notices her Barbie jeeps engine check light is on ...

  • @claya91
    @claya91 5 років тому +133

    "I bought the cheapest Fiat 500 Abarth"
    *Gasps in Scotty Kilmer*

    • @alejandroromero5092
      @alejandroromero5092 5 років тому +17

      Endless money pit

    • @martimalvesdelima6536
      @martimalvesdelima6536 5 років тому +2

      @@alejandroromero5092 Just like 12 years old PORSCHEs :D

    • @breakfast-burrito
      @breakfast-burrito 5 років тому +7

      I can hear his screaming echoing now.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому +11

      Rev up your lemons!!!

    • @VortechBand
      @VortechBand 4 роки тому +5

      @@alejandroromero5092 My 2008 Grande Punto has probably less than 1000 in services on it to date :D The normal wear and tear mostly, and one head gasket change for a grand sum of 120 at a garage. Did the entire front suspension myself - it's quite fun to work on this one, as everything is quite easily accessible and there's plenty of room.

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless 5 років тому +120

    The fuel pump(s) could explain the missing 200 hp on the AMG.

    • @overyonderjustapiece
      @overyonderjustapiece 5 років тому +26

      Wholly Mindless and the missing $2000+ from his wallet because of overpricing by WIZZONHISFACE

    • @davidgalinat4257
      @davidgalinat4257 5 років тому +6

      Its telling that Tavarish hasn't tried to buy it from him.

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 5 років тому +1

      Still thinks he could have bought an E55 Wagon with the same hp (roughly).

    • @jackb6794
      @jackb6794 5 років тому

      Aaryesh G. They are even more rare

    • @whollymindless
      @whollymindless 5 років тому

      Perhaps J&J could source some "previously enjoyed" fuel pumps... or the weezard could source a more American (or perhaps Chinese) replacement. It's not like it can impact the value of the car.

  • @spaceracer23
    @spaceracer23 5 років тому +266

    "Its an American engine made of Italian parts..."
    .
    A Chrysler engine made with Italian parts?!?
    I'm legit surprised it's not on fire. 💀

    • @toohottie001
      @toohottie001 5 років тому +20

      TBH,it should have caught fire on the production line when you think about it.

    • @taelorwatson9822
      @taelorwatson9822 5 років тому +3

      Just wait.

    • @BigKeegDrives
      @BigKeegDrives 5 років тому +1

      Mine was, thanks to this magical pairing from the God of repairs

    • @redguard2529
      @redguard2529 5 років тому +4

      @@toohottie001 The engineering drawings should have burst into flames.

    • @ply61
      @ply61 5 років тому +2

      Because isn't a Ferrari

  • @justinmcclain5549
    @justinmcclain5549 5 років тому +214

    Shift nobs aren't that expensive unless there gold plated wheres wizzard shopping at

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 5 років тому +8

      In the US they are, since you probably can't find any in a junkyard. In italy they are probably a dime a dozen.

    • @cenariusbg
      @cenariusbg 5 років тому +30

      I have no idea. Ebay is listing it for ~$50 with shipping.

    • @dylanhale7300
      @dylanhale7300 5 років тому +35

      He's buying OEM from Chrysler. That shit is expensive

    • @justinmcclain5549
      @justinmcclain5549 5 років тому +43

      Yeah but any aftermarket nob will work he doesn't need the OEM anythings better then that ricer skull

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +5

      justin mcclain "ricer skull" lmaoo

  • @dominicniederkorn2994
    @dominicniederkorn2994 5 років тому +116

    “The wizard is making progress” I think he meant to say profit

  • @derekchisholm972
    @derekchisholm972 5 років тому +250

    Might as well start calling the wizard “Tony”

    • @mst3kanita
      @mst3kanita 5 років тому +24

      "You know what ford means, fix it again tony" "Dale, that's a fiat"

    • @derekchisholm972
      @derekchisholm972 5 років тому +7

      *gestures hand in Italian*

    • @rickydee9761
      @rickydee9761 5 років тому +8

      Or call him 'bill' because he's good at making them....

    • @theangryitalian7922
      @theangryitalian7922 5 років тому +2

      Derek Chisholm Fix It Again Tony

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 5 років тому +7

      Fix It Again Tyler

  • @olio.dipalma_8391
    @olio.dipalma_8391 5 років тому +67

    Hoovie
    remove that central resonator and enjoy, trust me 😉 here in EU, more powerful Abarths don’t have that resonator to begin with
    Also, if you need a genuine shift and handbrake knob for a fifth of the price I can have them

    • @kevinshort3943
      @kevinshort3943 5 років тому +2

      @Conor
      145 - 180 bhp depending on model.
      Which is quite a lot for a roller skate :)

    • @altergreenhorn
      @altergreenhorn 5 років тому +2

      yes but you have EU Abarth this is US Abarth and by hoovie 3:12 it has american engine rofl

    • @kevinshort3943
      @kevinshort3943 5 років тому +3

      @@altergreenhorn
      "The Abarth version for North America was introduced in the LA Auto Show in November 2011 with a 1.4 L turbocharged Multiair engine producing 160 hp"
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_500_(2007)#Abarth_500_(2008-)
      "and by hoovie 3:12 it has american engine rofl"
      I think it was one of those joint venture things, using Fiat's base technology.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundee_Engine_Plant

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 5 років тому +5

      Conor what’s with all the anti-Fiat comments? I bet you’ve never driven one, judging by the fact you don’t even know how much power they produce.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому

      @@matthewp9015 fuck fiats, and I cant drive one. I'm man sized at 6'6 and 240lbs. Enjoy your barbie car bro..

  • @thomas316
    @thomas316 5 років тому +58

    This might sound stupid but...I wonder if the fuel filters(s) have been changed in that Mercedes?

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 5 років тому +4

      Thomas people forget or maybe get too comfortable with the fact they are suppose be go and go. My E300 needed one at 175,000 . Fuel pump next, at 206,000.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 5 років тому +5

      I'd want to watch the pid for fuel pressure on that scan tool under acceleration. Would tell for real, I wouldn't expect an "implausible" code for low fuel pressure, those usually show up when a sensor reads out of it's set range. But either way, in 200k a fuel filter gets nasty. Just changed mine on my 270k mile 18 year old tundra because it rusted through and leaked. I shook it around to dislodge the junk and poured it out the inlet into a cup, came out fairly black and gritty.

    • @tomingebrigtsen8976
      @tomingebrigtsen8976 5 років тому +3

      I thought the same thing, should always replace before dyno

    • @discerningmind
      @discerningmind 5 років тому +3

      That's not a stupid question. I'd look at and if it looked old change it anyway.

    • @lebmingling
      @lebmingling 5 років тому +2

      ML55 fuel filter was clogged at 100K miles.

  • @bazzle592
    @bazzle592 5 років тому +47

    Hoovie's "WEEZEERD!" gets me every time.

    • @thedeeking
      @thedeeking 5 років тому +3

      bazzle592 by far my favorite Hoovie running gag.

    • @ZxRx7
      @ZxRx7 5 років тому

      The wee part is his subconscious hinting at what hoovie is about to do when presented the bill.

  • @FlyingStuff
    @FlyingStuff 5 років тому +88

    These “here’s everything broken” videos are great

    • @Sahbab11
      @Sahbab11 5 років тому +2

      Somehow deep inside they make me smile because I’m not the one spending the money.

    • @givehonestanswer5508
      @givehonestanswer5508 3 роки тому

      If the cars were broken as he claims none of them would make it to Wizard shop lol. think hoovie need another excuse line to use.

  • @djwarren5081
    @djwarren5081 5 років тому +23

    I'd quite like a 500 Abarth. Preferably without the interior light show.

  • @danielanthony6141
    @danielanthony6141 5 років тому +17

    6 ads for a 10 minute video wow has youtube changed over the years.
    Regardless, great video Tyler! I think the 500 deserves a track day.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire 5 років тому +2

      $10 per month and no ads. It's very worth it for me.

    • @nodak81
      @nodak81 5 років тому +2

      @@keithbrookshire Adblock Plus. $0 per month and I haven't watched a single ad on YT in years. If they weren't so greedy and just had banner ads and/or 5 second ads only, then I'd be willing to "chip in" and watch them to support the channels I like, but no way I'm dealing with 30 second ads every five minutes.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire 5 років тому

      @@nodak81 I can't bring myself to do that. For almost two decades, as a Professional Photographer, my sole income depended on copyright. UA-cam creators deserve to be paid for their efforts.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому

      Use your browser and when the ad starts hit refresh. This isnt rocket surgery...

  • @PoltergeistWorks
    @PoltergeistWorks 8 місяців тому +2

    It really hurts me to see how you lifted the car without using any spacers at the jacking points... the lift arms are literally pressing on the plastic side skirts - at 3:52 you can see the side skirt SEPERATED from the body at the front wheel :/ Really? I've heard alot of the shops in the US have problems lifting these Abarths doing the same thing - damage to the side skirts. How hard can it be?

  • @hpo2813
    @hpo2813 5 років тому +49

    So you say you’re driving car with 3 17 inch wheels and 1 front16 inch wheel and you think when you’re driving it shakes a little? Yeah you just lost me there.

    • @rayseal1099
      @rayseal1099 5 років тому +5

      Also rear rim might be causing the shake

    • @cleanhit777
      @cleanhit777 5 років тому

      Insurance voided?

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +2

      Ray Seal That bent rim is definitely causing it,

    • @reistje
      @reistje 5 років тому +8

      1 different size rim and a bent one, I really think he should just order 2 rims.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +1

      Richard - I'm surprise the wizard wasn't excited to recommend that

  • @Frogbuddy
    @Frogbuddy 5 років тому +16

    The Weezard must be a real magician because he's always making Hoovie's money disappear.

  • @jdbertel33
    @jdbertel33 5 років тому +35

    I always look forward to the wizard's online shopping in these videos.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 5 років тому

      eh, hows the WIZZARD ITALIANO?????????????

  • @seanwieland9763
    @seanwieland9763 5 років тому +8

    Loving all of these Fiat 500 Abarth videos by you and JR! I love mine and I'm saddened that it's been discontinued in the USA.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому

      They were discontinued because it was a flop.

    • @clintbeastwood3311
      @clintbeastwood3311 4 роки тому +2

      How is your transmission doing? Thinking of changing the fluid in mine. 2012 80k. Fiat states these vehicles do not require it.

    • @seanwieland9763
      @seanwieland9763 4 роки тому +2

      Clint Beastwood “lifetime fluid” is a joke. I have a 2013 and changed my transmission fluid at 75k. LiquiMoly TopTec ATF 1800. About to do the timing belt, idler pulley, water pump, and serpentine belt, next, thanks to Modern Performance.

    • @clintbeastwood3311
      @clintbeastwood3311 4 роки тому +1

      Sean Wieland exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for. Now if you don’t mind me getting technical, was the trans filter also replaced? Thanks!

    • @seanwieland9763
      @seanwieland9763 4 роки тому +1

      Clint Beastwood happy to help. No, replacing the transmission filter requires pulling out the whole transmission.

  • @fpstina
    @fpstina 5 років тому +99

    owned for 3 months then reposessed, lol so he made literally only 1 payment hahahaha

    • @g.hanson9636
      @g.hanson9636 5 років тому +18

      Yeah, the dude probably put $100 down and drove off into the sunset.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +3

      actuall NO!!! You have to be three months behind for them to reposses it actually... If not sooner, but I know 90 days is normally the norm

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +2

      Conor or mentally in a good place either lol

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec 5 років тому +1

      @@JDMHaze On the buy here pay here lots, they know a lot of people default, so they don't let it go so long.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому

      Mexican Spec That is also true

  • @asajayunknown6290
    @asajayunknown6290 4 роки тому +1

    I drove a 500 as a rental for about 500 miles a few years back. Loved it. Peppy. Liked the driving characteristics. But the rear seats didn't fold flat which is a major design flaw, since the back seats aren't really usable, so it'd likely become more like a taller CRX if it was my daily driver.

  • @burnzy3210
    @burnzy3210 5 років тому +108

    300 for a gear knob? just get a nice after market ball knob

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 5 років тому +4

      Or leave the skull. It's cheesy but it's actually a real nice skull.

    • @burnzy3210
      @burnzy3210 5 років тому +11

      @@Jaml321 sell it if it's really that "nice"

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 5 років тому +8

      burnzy3210 sold! Right here, to replace the 8ball in my slammed 99 S10 with matching paint...

    • @bob-wo3ir
      @bob-wo3ir 5 років тому +2

      It cost way way less then 300$.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому +3

      micro christ lmaoooo!!! 8ball shifter nobb lmaooo

  • @Notorious40z
    @Notorious40z 5 років тому +21

    I remember selling cars and dealing with Fiat 500’s the build quality is terrible they age way faster than they should. Also they’re made in Mexico unless you live in Europe.

    • @MrKleru
      @MrKleru 5 років тому +5

      European version is made in Poland and built quality is great

    • @bbqsauce875
      @bbqsauce875 4 роки тому +1

      Mexico made cars for 70years? Is have alot experience in built cars..

  • @20load1
    @20load1 5 років тому +11

    Hoovie the guy who uses his Mechanics shop has his personal garage hahahahaha love you man

  • @clownworld-honk410
    @clownworld-honk410 5 років тому +1

    Dave the Wizard can't believe his luck that he has a customer who has found a niche UA-cam concept.. buying any crap car as cheaply as possible and then wants to turn back the clock with an open cheque book. It's genius and insane!

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson 5 років тому +12

    Last time I was this early. I woke up to see my dad going to buy cigarettes.....legend has it hes still looking for them till this day

    • @ericgonzalez3897
      @ericgonzalez3897 5 років тому

      Could be worse. Mine is a stinking drunk. He swears that I owe him everything and has destroyed my life. Maybe it was for the best.

    • @paulcarmi8130
      @paulcarmi8130 5 років тому

      Ah, an intellectual

  • @galil_6863
    @galil_6863 5 років тому +11

    5:58 "Actual footage of coming home" That killed me 😂😂😂

  • @stevejamieson1613
    @stevejamieson1613 5 років тому +4

    It’s only been uploaded for 3 minutes and already it’s got one negative? Sheesh what d#%@. You rock Hoovie! Run for President! I’m an Australian but I’ll find a way to vote for you man 😃. Congratulations on pregnancy mate!.

  • @alexf4894
    @alexf4894 5 років тому +10

    13k boots 😂😂
    My favorite part of this channel has now become watching the Wizard search for crap to buy using Hoovies 💰

    • @IKnewMickey
      @IKnewMickey 5 років тому +2

      The matching alligator belt gloves and hat will add another $20,000 to hoovies bill on his next video! :D

  • @TheGearShots
    @TheGearShots 5 років тому +29

    I’ll sign up for the last hand on the Abarth wins it when you do it

  • @jeffruebens8355
    @jeffruebens8355 5 років тому +2

    An Abarth is the last car I would use sticky summer tires for. It has known driveline reliability problems, and sticky tires put more strain on the driveline. I am a fan of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season tires- they might last 70 thousand miles and have some snow traction, also a cool scorpion on the sidewall. Unless you want to spend a lot of time and money for rim repair, the second tire number should be 45 or more. My daughter recently hit a curb hard enough to blow a 3 inch long hole in the side of the tire, however it was a 55 series and the rim was still straight.

  • @bryand9523
    @bryand9523 5 років тому +13

    The yellow hummer clip was hilarious 😂

  • @kushcloudstv1196
    @kushcloudstv1196 5 років тому +43

    300$ for a shift knob 🤔yeah ima keep the red skull 😂

    • @TWX1138
      @TWX1138 5 років тому +3

      I'd look for something more tasteful than the red skull, but I certainly wouldn't go back to factory at those prices. What's the thread pattern on the end of the shifter shaft? Probably something fairly common.
      But then again, Tyler doesn't really work on his own cars. He's sitting at that weird confluence of being really into the cars but not turning wrenches himself, which is part why everything's so expensive, and he's also not telling his mechanic to look for plan-b options like if something else is a known-workaround, like another aftermarket shifter that doesn't look silly.

    • @mildmanneredthinkingman9323
      @mildmanneredthinkingman9323 5 років тому +4

      Got to be cheaper third party that looks the part.

    • @sandro14esandro14e
      @sandro14esandro14e 5 років тому

      It’s not hard finding part out cars

  • @MatrixDiscovery
    @MatrixDiscovery 5 років тому +17

    A car made from Chrysler and FIAT parts...what can go wrong?

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 5 років тому +1

      NO_EYES_ON_ME Fix It Again Tony...for real though, cause all the Chrysler employees are homeless now

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому

      Title answers that lol

    • @reistje
      @reistje 5 років тому

      In FiatChrysler their defense only broken part is the driveshaft, which I think is somewhat common.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze 5 років тому

      Richard - I hate FCA, but that is a good point the car did hold up surprisingly well...

  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 5 років тому +1

    Unfortunately Scotty has personally damaged the Fiat market. He may have permanently killed off this little, yet adorable looking car. It might be crappy, but it is cute. Best of luck Tyler! Thanks for the update video.

  • @spaceracer23
    @spaceracer23 5 років тому +38

    It's really convenient of FIAT to make cars small enough to fit in a dumpster.

    • @stefanp.1416
      @stefanp.1416 5 років тому +1

      Hahahaha, I like that! 🤣🤣

    • @truantray
      @truantray 5 років тому

      @LUCKYDUCKY 62 sorry Guido, FCA sold a huge number of these crap "cars" in North America upon introduction, now some models sell

    • @terryturner4116
      @terryturner4116 4 роки тому

      @@truantray weren't your Italian cars made in Mexico though? I've owned 3 Alfa Romeo's, I bought a 147 for £495 that had been left outside unused for years, I use it all the time it's great.

  • @zotnal
    @zotnal 5 років тому +2

    The real “Hoovies Garage” is the wizards shed, most of the cars there are Hoopties!

  • @montestu5502
    @montestu5502 5 років тому +4

    RockAuto has shift knobs ranging from $25 to $160 for your 500 Abarth.

  • @zig-y1v
    @zig-y1v 5 років тому +2

    I like how the side skirt near the front left wheel has been “broken/popped out” by the incorrectly placed hoist arm. See before and after, that cap got a lot bigger.

  • @RogerM88
    @RogerM88 5 років тому +22

    Offer the Wizzard a head light torch. His teeths say thanks.

    • @thatrealba
      @thatrealba 5 років тому +6

      His barely working pen light makes me cringe every time.

    • @RogerM88
      @RogerM88 5 років тому +2

      @@thatrealba lol. Mybe he likes to put things in his mouth.

  • @jarellgilmore7913
    @jarellgilmore7913 5 років тому +1

    Just blows my mind how many vehicles he has in this shop... Has to be the wizards biggest customer.

  • @chickensfloat7427
    @chickensfloat7427 5 років тому +14

    5:55 Actual footage of me coming home😂 thats great!

  • @d4ve587
    @d4ve587 5 років тому +1

    Can't fault the hoovie channel its never ending car fun always something new entertaining 😆😎

  • @Kauffman578
    @Kauffman578 4 роки тому +7

    "It's a fight to get it in thereee" - the Wizard.
    MeToo movement wants to know the wizard's location

  • @partyplardy
    @partyplardy 5 років тому

    O’Reilly auto parts commercial immediately after the part where 2 fuel pumps need replacing = Legendary !!

  • @KenMrKLC
    @KenMrKLC 5 років тому +26

    Actual footage of me coming home, LMFAO priceless!

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 5 років тому +3

      I busted out laughing!

    • @aedwards123
      @aedwards123 5 років тому

      That reminds me, doesn't the Hummer have dual brake circuits? One broken line shouldn't take out the entire brake system.

    • @ryanmcintyre2587
      @ryanmcintyre2587 5 років тому +1

      bad boys 2?

    • @jimmygrant3212
      @jimmygrant3212 5 років тому

      aedwards123 still really hard to brake with only the rear brakes.

    • @markbuckley4152
      @markbuckley4152 5 років тому

      KLC LAWN & LANDSCAPING Looks like Hoovie coming home to Megaton LOL

  • @onlyme8870
    @onlyme8870 2 роки тому

    My kid has a 2015 pop no turbo. He's been driving for a month with cyl 2 and 4 misfire. I just found out so did the coil swap and new plugs and smoke test and still went with new Mopar coils and still engine lights flashing. But #4 is no longer misfire just #2. Injector? Or valve? He doesn't drive hard just mainly in town.

  • @marcus2535
    @marcus2535 5 років тому +23

    FEE-OT AY-BARTH

  • @skev303uk
    @skev303uk 5 років тому +1

    I just dropped nearly a grand on my 2011 GTI (service, timing chain tensioner) & I felt like Hoovie when I paid the bill!

  • @MrGTO-ze7vb
    @MrGTO-ze7vb 5 років тому +3

    LMAO..The Wizard is now an Exotic Lucchese Boot Collector..!!

  • @ChaosphereIX
    @ChaosphereIX 5 років тому +2

    That little Abarth is in great shape. All the stereotypes...smh. The prices are out to lunch for the trim items. Shif knobs are like $50.

  • @abog8117
    @abog8117 5 років тому +4

    I think my favourite part is when he pulled it in the bay to rev it multiple times to get the turbo spinning ... just to shut the engine off

  • @magnacars
    @magnacars 5 років тому +1

    Every person fixing every car ever “they don’t make ‘em anymore so it’s worth it”

  • @JDMHaze
    @JDMHaze 5 років тому +3

    $300 shift nobb?? I wonder what meme Scotty would've used for that...
    he joined the chat at 0:00
    and left at 0:01

  • @Moracycle
    @Moracycle 5 років тому +1

    Isn't it a good idea to let the turbo idle before shutting off the engine?

  • @Talondrone
    @Talondrone 5 років тому +6

    WEEZARDH!
    I'll grab my coat now.

  • @Yadzay
    @Yadzay 5 років тому +1

    Just gonna say that Prelude is looking flyyy

  • @SelectCircle
    @SelectCircle 5 років тому +38

    Rev that engine. ... Sounds like a coffee grinder.

    • @halfsteak117
      @halfsteak117 5 років тому +7

      ok boomer

    • @RicardoPCGamer
      @RicardoPCGamer 5 років тому

      keep revving the engine, its going to blow sometime soon. He'll learn that fiat makes weak engines.

    • @halfsteak117
      @halfsteak117 5 років тому +2

      @@RicardoPCGamer Fiat just got destroyed by fucking Ricardo the PC gamer guys

    • @Mooseworks-shop
      @Mooseworks-shop 5 років тому

      @@halfsteak117 Dead

  • @NRE333
    @NRE333 5 років тому

    Actually not as bad as I thought it might be! Love the Triumph TR8 in the background! Love to hear the story on that!

  • @oldk4tz
    @oldk4tz 5 років тому +7

    the only one who is cleaning up is the wizard on this one

  • @GreenJeep1998
    @GreenJeep1998 5 років тому

    Brake lines failing.......been there with my XJ....at 45mph approaching a stale green light. Turns out you can stop one with the parking brake while in 4wd, helps yanking the AW4 down into 1-2 while approaching any more lights and parking at home!

  • @oneobjective5448
    @oneobjective5448 5 років тому +7

    I don't care how much the E63 breaks, it just looks so good

  • @RC_KAI
    @RC_KAI 5 років тому

    It’s funny the way people freak out when the repair costs more than the car but if that repair is going to fix your vehicle and have it running great for more years to come. You just saved lots of money. Always justify your repairs first before you spend tens of thousands on a new or used car.

  • @79thump8
    @79thump8 5 років тому +10

    Sell this thing immediately and put that money in to E-cig, Roundup and Talcum Powder stock.

    • @sundog7094
      @sundog7094 5 років тому

      79 thump ,😂😂😂😂😂

  • @SJ-co6nk
    @SJ-co6nk 3 роки тому +2

    Those Fiat 500s are geared insanely. I remember driving a rental and the motor was just screaming and I'm like "I must be going really fast!" but I looked down and I was only doing like 45

    • @paulpichler
      @paulpichler Рік тому +3

      Not really. Mine is it at about 3200 rpm at 80 mph.

    • @nathanfisher4452
      @nathanfisher4452 Рік тому

      @@paulpichleragreed. I drive my Abarth to Boston everyday, I love it…. Its geared fine.

  • @ThunderChunky101
    @ThunderChunky101 5 років тому +6

    "ay barf"?
    Oh! Abarth!

  • @SFVec3F
    @SFVec3F 5 років тому +1

    That E63 wagon is a keeper. A veritable gold mine for video content. 😂 If it somehow isn't broken, he can just do another donut or even better take it to racetrack. 🤣

  • @johnjj748
    @johnjj748 5 років тому +5

    Prelude in the back!! You need a honda next!!

    • @Jack-hg1hq
      @Jack-hg1hq 5 років тому +1

      hondas are shit

    • @BitcoinTo150K
      @BitcoinTo150K 5 років тому

      Probably in for something really minor he likes to purchase more click bait type vehicles. Not even the NSX did well so he sold doubt we'll see another Honda. Like I'd bet a significant amount of money on it. It's better for his channel to purchase POS there's more content

  • @jtb1990419
    @jtb1990419 5 років тому

    5:47 I had the same thing happen to me with a '95 supercharged Buick Riviera when I was 10 miles from home. Was stopped and waiting to pull into traffic when the brake pedal suddenly went almost to the floor. I knew it was bad but I had no one to pick me up and no other way to get home, so I slowly pushed on. The brake warning light came on and the car dinged furiously when I was about halfway home (a little too late lol), but I made it home with just enough brakes and without soiled trousers.

  •  5 років тому +11

    (Laughs in Scotty kilmer)

  • @thecman26
    @thecman26 5 років тому

    That E63 is a beautiful car and the green is breathtaking!
    What's really funny, that big hummer, and the tiny looking brakes! The Porsches look bigger comparatively speaking!

  • @mmonkeyman1403
    @mmonkeyman1403 5 років тому +5

    I'm really interested in one of these, I'm just so so skeptical of FCA build quality and overall reliability.

    • @wkdravenna
      @wkdravenna 5 років тому +2

      Go watch Scotty Kilmer he says they are better then Toyota!

    • @fordlandau
      @fordlandau 5 років тому +1

      Matthew Szerlag no no don’t touch ! ☠️

    • @eduardopascoal7893
      @eduardopascoal7893 5 років тому

      Ex-girlfriend's mother had a regular diesel 500. It sucked, brakes stopped working just because they felt like it, suspension collapsed and various other things. That being said I'd still buy an Abarth

    • @jamesbondo5895
      @jamesbondo5895 5 років тому

      Trim pieces are really bad quality but mechanically theyre really solid. 80k miles on mine and ive had no issues besides fixing a door handle

    • @wrongmark
      @wrongmark 5 років тому

      Drop to bits and rattle like mad.

  • @stevegee218
    @stevegee218 5 років тому

    E63 - I had the same same thing/error on my 08 ML63 - 1 fuel pump, 2 gasket kits and filter. I was told by my Mercedes Mechanic that fuel pumps on the 63's is common to fail. If wizard dose the replacement, can he do a repair video for us?

  • @kipamore
    @kipamore 5 років тому +8

    I have an Abarth, and I’d love to sell you my shift knob for only $200!!

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому

      I bet youd sell the whole fucking thing for $1000

  • @joe6096
    @joe6096 5 років тому +1

    PRELUDE!!! I had one just like it, that color is called Crystal Blue Metallic. Mine was a 2000 5 speed. I bought it brand new in Dec. Of 1999 and sold it in May of 2010 with 225,000 miles!!!

  • @whydoihave6neutrals772
    @whydoihave6neutrals772 5 років тому +4

    Cheapest Ford Focus rs next?🤔

    • @MillVillage
      @MillVillage 5 років тому

      Cheapest one on Autotrader is $25900 with roughly 40k miles. That happens when dealers mark them up $10k higher than MSRP.

    • @whydoihave6neutrals772
      @whydoihave6neutrals772 5 років тому

      Mill Village any ones with blown head gasket left or recall cover it?

  • @jmaxim80
    @jmaxim80 5 років тому

    Its the whole shifter for 300 dollars for everyone thats loosing their minds because they think its just for the knob. I love you two together by the way, i believe the wizard really likes hoovie alot as a friend. You guys have a great relationship👬

  • @kurtknas496
    @kurtknas496 5 років тому +3

    He should hire a fulltime mechanic instead of going to Wizard all the time and spend tons of more money then it would cost to have his own full time mechanic.

    • @jamesmir89
      @jamesmir89 4 роки тому

      Kurt Knas apparently, the Car Wizard does give Hoovie a generous labor rate discount on parts/labor due to the sheer volume that he brings.

  • @terrylessmann2274
    @terrylessmann2274 5 років тому

    Woa, heavy drinking episode. A shot for the Hummer, E63, Raptor, and 996TT. Good thing I'm watching from home.

  • @chasmcl42
    @chasmcl42 5 років тому +20

    I think you are getting your pants taken down with those parts prices.

    • @CarWizard
      @CarWizard 5 років тому +1

      charles mclachlan I think your incorrect.

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 5 років тому

      charles mclachlan he loves it

    • @Samon187
      @Samon187 5 років тому

      @@CarWizard Hey Wiz
      Perhaps there are other Sellers, where you can get your parts cheaper, and get the same product?
      Best regards from Denmark

    • @Samon187
      @Samon187 5 років тому

      @daniel bean I think i spelled it poorly. My english isnt very good.
      I mean he must buy parts from some dealer/seller, and perhaps there are other dealer/sellers who offer OEM parts, but cheaper than where he gets them now.

    • @randyfitz8310
      @randyfitz8310 5 років тому

      High prices promote viewing!

  • @iankirkpatrick6486
    @iankirkpatrick6486 5 років тому

    That interior... the look on wizards face... priceless!

  • @TwinCam
    @TwinCam 5 років тому +3

    That Triumph TR8 tho

  • @dilligaf0220
    @dilligaf0220 5 років тому +2

    And a Fiat becomes the most affordable car Hoovie has owned...
    EXCEPT for a Lexus badged Camry, rev up your engines!

  • @carljr.99
    @carljr.99 5 років тому +3

    Where's Scotty Kilmer to say I told you they are junk 😂.

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 5 років тому

      CWEJ 99 Pretty much nothing wrong with the car other than accident damage... so how did you come to the ‘junk’ conclusion?

  • @jackdale9831
    @jackdale9831 5 років тому

    I LOVE mine! I can't find a Cool pair of red, leather, stock, seats in Phoenix, Az, and I'd buy two of your white wheels, plus the new ones whenyou get them. I'd have the shifter re-covered, if the parts are too much to buy. Is there a "short-shifter"on the 5-spd?

  • @Flying0Dismount
    @Flying0Dismount 5 років тому +3

    gotta keep the red skull shifter..

  • @Mumblix
    @Mumblix 5 років тому

    The blue and green LED headliner lights...was the previous owner a Seahawks fan?

  • @HocDolliday
    @HocDolliday 5 років тому +2

    Scotty Kilmer could have told you, those are endless money pits as they age!

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 5 років тому

      Everything that's not a 94 celica is junk to scotty. Ironically tho his has had 240k on the clock for a decade now.

    • @jamesh6971
      @jamesh6971 4 роки тому

      @@getchasome6230 The Celica has an auto trans he has to shift into neutral at red lights so it doesn't stall.

  • @simonj126
    @simonj126 5 років тому

    Let's talk about that BB6 Prelude 1:27 in the background. That was my first car after graduating from college

  • @leftmorningstar6954
    @leftmorningstar6954 5 років тому +8

    If everyone stops buying new cars manufactures will start making used cars.

    • @whollymindless
      @whollymindless 5 років тому

      Yiugo tried that.

    • @kevindavis5966
      @kevindavis5966 5 років тому

      If everyone would stop stealing and repeating this line, it would finally disappear from auto comments sections.

  • @ErichMoraga
    @ErichMoraga 5 років тому

    The Merc's fuel pump issue perfectly explains the behavior it displayed on the dyno. Only problem is deciding if it's worth fixing...