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Who Doesn't Like The 1990 Fiero? by Steve Normington
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Report this Post07-29-2003 03:30 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Steve NormingtonSend a Private Message to Steve NormingtonDirect Link to This Post
I don't, I think it has lost all off it's unique look. If I wanted a Ford Probe, I'd buy a Ford Probe.
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Report this Post07-29-2003 03:32 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Fierokid87Send a Private Message to Fierokid87Direct Link to This Post
I love the 90 looks. I mean it looked like that long before the probe came out. Ill take the 90 any day. It still looks very pontiac.

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Report this Post07-29-2003 03:39 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Gokart MozartClick Here to visit Gokart Mozart's HomePageSend a Private Message to Gokart MozartDirect Link to This Post
Too big. Looks more like a Firebird. Lost it's little car personality.
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Report this Post07-29-2003 03:46 PM Click Here to See the Profile for naskie18Click Here to visit naskie18's HomePageSend a Private Message to naskie18Direct Link to This Post
I'll stick with my 85GT notchie body, thanks

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Report this Post07-29-2003 03:57 PM Click Here to See the Profile for GarethsterSend a Private Message to GarethsterDirect Link to This Post
I'm not too excited about the body styling either -- IMHO it got too big and Trans-amish.

If only they could have maintained the '88 body styles and changed the drivetrain to the 1990 prototype

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Well, as an owner of a Fiero, a Probe, AND a Trans Am.... ...I generally like it but it looks somewhat dated, especially with the large front overhang. It looks like a baby TA. I'm sure that it would've been a stunner back in '90 but now it would be a follower to the TA (which in turn followed the Banshee concept car).

Also, I think that the '90 looks unfinished. The character line running along the side makes it look like the door handle and the rub strip fell off or hadn't yet been installed.

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Report this Post07-29-2003 04:51 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Jake_DragonSend a Private Message to Jake_DragonDirect Link to This Post
If you cut it down and made it look more like a notch back I would take one.
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Report this Post07-29-2003 05:00 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 2M4 DaleSend a Private Message to 2M4 DaleDirect Link to This Post
I really liked the rear bumper fascia treatment .... the rest ... wellllllll....
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Report this Post07-29-2003 06:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RoylmohrSend a Private Message to RoylmohrDirect Link to This Post
Me too Jake Dragon that is sweet. I like the prototype but I really like Jake Dragons car. And I really liked the proto but that notchie wow did you do that?
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Report this Post07-29-2003 06:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for KRuzn MAchinesSend a Private Message to KRuzn MAchinesDirect Link to This Post
nah, now it looks too miata looking for me. It actually looks like its been mushed together.

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Report this Post07-29-2003 06:19 PM Click Here to See the Profile for doublec4Send a Private Message to doublec4Direct Link to This Post
It has its highs and lows, but I'd still much rather have an 88 GT.
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I'm not a big fan of it either, but then again, it was supposed to be here 13 years ago. It would have debuted before the redesigned TA, Probe, RX-7, etc. So back then it probably would have been a real head turner. Now, though, it looks more dated than the 86-88 GTs, and not nearly as unique.
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I don't like it either, it looks like a probe mixed with a nsx. I wish they made the fiero exactly like it was except with the 3800sc and ecotech for motors. As long as they didn't stick crap like air bags and abs in it you could probably buy it for around $10,000

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Originally posted by Garethster:

I'm not too excited about the body styling either -- IMHO it got too big and Trans-amish.

Whoa there, I dont see any horses or 24" wheels...

I thought that the 88's were hard to beat, styling wise. They are hard to beat now. Seeing that there is absolutely no originality in car design...

Nope...no 90 for me. To "trans-am-ish".

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As someone already stated it was saposed to come out 13 years ago. There was no probe, NSX, or anything close for a resonable price. I like to belive that if the 90 did come out when it should have. There would be no TA's anymore. No the 90 dosen't look TA ish cause the TA took ideas from the fiero. I love the 90. Mabye if the question was would you like the 90 to come out as a 2004. No I would not. It would need to be redesigned again. Then it would probably look like everything else.
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I'm not as impressed with it as I thought I would be I guess I'm just used to seeing our "older" cars. That's why I much prefer the 2+2. Although absolutly usless for carrying more that two people, I think the longer lines make the car much cooler looking.

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Report this Post07-30-2003 09:36 PM Click Here to See the Profile for TM_FieroSend a Private Message to TM_FieroDirect Link to This Post
I was starting to think I was the only one who didn't care for it. IMO, it lost the classic Fiero look. Now on the other hand, the original Indy pace car... That's one I'd love to have parked in the drive way.
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When I saw the first pics (of the gray one), I didn't care too much for it. To me, it looks much better in person. I still prefer the styling of the 87s and 88s, but I suspect the prototype's styling would have grown on me. And who knows what it would have evolved into by now.
One thing I do like is that it appears to be about 4-5 inches wider than the ones we have now. I like how it tucks all that wide rubber under the fenders.

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Report this Post07-30-2003 10:08 PM Click Here to See the Profile for 88GTNeverfinishedSend a Private Message to 88GTNeverfinishedDirect Link to This Post
I like it. It would have been the next evolution. My 88 still consistantly turns heads. I have no doubt that had the 90 been released, the same would have applied.

We would have lowered it and put bigger rims on it just like we do with what we got. The Fiero was ahead of it's time for styling and design. It still looks modern to this day.

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Few things can touch it for flash, even 15 years later.

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Report this Post07-30-2003 10:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for tony78taSend a Private Message to tony78taDirect Link to This Post
One thing I did like about the 90 was the new side vents
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Report this Post07-30-2003 10:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RoylmohrSend a Private Message to RoylmohrDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Raydar:

When I saw the first pics (of the gray one), I didn't care too much for it. To me, it looks much better in person. I still prefer the styling of the 87s and 88s, but I suspect the prototype's styling would have grown on me. And who knows what it would have evolved into by now.
One thing I do like is that it appears to be about 4-5 inches wider than the ones we have now. I like how it tucks all that wide rubber under the fenders.

Couldn't agree more. Also take on case the new crossfire for Chrysler. It doesn't look good to me in the photos. It is a stuner in person you have to see the cars in order to judge them. I was at the 20th and I loved the 1990 proto it would have been a move in the right direction. My opionion.

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Report this Post07-30-2003 10:41 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Coop9200Click Here to visit Coop9200's HomePageSend a Private Message to Coop9200Direct Link to This Post
overall it's fine...nose points up a little to much i think. The main thing that bugs me is how the lights and the bumper make like a sideways canyon... < like that...

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Report this Post07-30-2003 11:08 PM Click Here to See the Profile for FierobruiserSend a Private Message to FierobruiserDirect Link to This Post
Mill and drill was used 84-88 and we all have side trim to prove it. How are the body panels mounted on the 90. Did anyone take notice?

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88GTNeverfinished, don't know 'bout the 90 but the GT in your post above is absolutely awesome looking....right clor .... right wheels .... nice addition of side scoop !!!
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I wasn't realy impressed by the 90 at all...

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Report this Post07-31-2003 01:19 AM Click Here to See the Profile for MastermindSend a Private Message to MastermindDirect Link to This Post

I don't care for the 90 proto. GM out did themselves with the GT fastback and 17 years later thay still haven't topped it.
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Report this Post07-31-2003 02:26 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fierobearSend a Private Message to fierobearDirect Link to This Post
I started a new topic, asking for a vote on whether you like the style of the 90 proto or not:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/032132.html
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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:

Too big. Looks more like a Firebird. Lost it's little car personality.

My thoughts exactly. Well said.

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I like it with this optional stuff.

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I acutally really liked it a lot. I think it would have been a fantastic car to have been made and brought into production. Im quite surprised everyone hated it. If it would have came out everyone would have said they loved it. Its a very special car.

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Its denial, people say they hate it becuz they can't have it... same reason someone says people like it. The styling on it is awesome. As you can tell by it being copied by a few differant cars. And anyone who says it looks like a probe needs to be slapped.

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Originally posted by Muddy2:

Its denial, people say they hate it becuz they can't have it... same reason someone says people like it. The styling on it is awesome. As you can tell by it being copied by a few differant cars. And anyone who says it looks like a probe needs to be slapped.

I don't know, I can't afford a Ferrari, but I don't hate it. Can't have a Lamborghini, Shelby Cobra, etc, but I don't dislike their styling. I can't have that prototype convertible that GM brought, and I love that one .

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Originally posted by Xantavar:

Whoa there, I dont see any horses or 24" wheels...

I thought that the 88's were hard to beat, styling wise. They are hard to beat now. Seeing that there is absolutely no originality in car design...

Nope...no 90 for me. To "trans-am-ish".

No offence to the Amish intended

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Originally posted by Muddy2:

Its denial, people say they hate it becuz they can't have it... same reason someone says people like it. The styling on it is awesome. As you can tell by it being copied by a few differant cars. And anyone who says it looks like a probe needs to be slapped.

I never noticed that, but come to think of it, it sure does look like a Probe -- slap away Muddy!

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Originally posted by KRuzn MAchines:

It actually looks like its been mushed together.

Kruz

Thats what I did, mushed it down to the size I wanted.

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here's a pic I modified, I think it looks better but still not as good as a fastback GT

I still think the '90 prototype looks better than most newer cars, but not as good as the original.

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