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| Yesterday I saw a new Growth in Fiero Popularity (Page 2/3) |
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hyperv6
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SEP 23, 12:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by RayOtton:
Yup. The 32 year old guy who won the E-bay auction said the same thing you did. The 'kids" are willing to put up good money for excellent condition examples. They are NOT interested in restorations.
FWIW, I really didn't want to let it go but I had to sell mine due to the embarrassing contortions I needed to get OUT of it at age 70, with a bad hip.
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It is the smart move as so often anymore if you restore a car right you will have as much or more in a restoration. Be it a Fiero or GTO.
There are so many low mile Fieros coming out of storage with the price increases it makes them a very smart option.
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hyperv6
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SEP 23, 12:17 PM
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Something else that is growing is Radwood. The shows that feature 80’s cars and style are getting more common around the country and the Fiero will be a prime car to have for the event.
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jonrev
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SEP 23, 02:45 PM
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I attended Radwood Chicago last month. Of everyone I spoke with about my car that day, the Fiero struck a noticeably stronger chord with people my age (I'm 30) and younger.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 24, 03:35 PM
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When we attend Somerville, NJ cruise nights I regularly get compliments on my 87GT 3800. The timeless styling seems to attract people. Due to the mid engine design, some believe that its a Ferrari.
I don't see that the hobby is growing in popularity. With the attendance of cruise nights every Friday (Memorial to Labor day) occasionally reaching over 400, I only saw one Fiero there in over 20 years going. The car has never been very popular in this affluent state. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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css9450
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SEP 24, 04:05 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
I don't see that the hobby is growing in popularity. With the attendance of cruise nights every Friday (Memorial to Labor day) occasionally reaching over 400, I only saw one Fiero there in over 20 years going.
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For some of us, though, that is part of the appeal. There's probably 50 Mustangs there, and only one Fiero. I like being the only guy with a Fiero.
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hyperv6
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SEP 24, 05:42 PM
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Well you have to consider some things. Most of the cars that are in the greatest numbers in the tuner crowd are still in production.
Two most Fieros that are seen are dead in yards and driveways. The most common comment I never saw one this good. We here know there are many in good low mile condition but they are spread out in garages
The Fiero is never going to be a dominate car in the Tuner groups as they are just not that many to dominate these groups
Same for the MR2 as they are in a similar state with even fewer cars.
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Xenoblast
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SEP 27, 01:57 AM
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When I was 15, I happened to stumble upon a black fiero GT on facebook market place, while looking for an mr2. I have never even heard or seen one before. I was really just looking at cars back then to see what I wanted to get once I got a job and some money. I knew for sure after that, minus a ludicrous deal on another car, I was going to get a fiero. When I finally got just enough money to buy one for $800, of course not running. I spent the next several months learning, reading, and experimenting to get it running. It ended up being the ECU, and some other things that made it unable to drive even when running. I now have owned it for over a year (I am 17), and it is now my daily. I love being unique, which was one of the main reasons I got it. My friends all judged me at first on my decision, but later came to respect it. I have yet to see another GT in real life, and I have only seen 2 other fieros in my life. I was expecting to be made fun of at car meets, but it seems everyone is pretty accepting of it.
Heres some pictures:
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SEP 27, 11:49 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Xenoblast:
When I was 15, I happened to stumble upon a black fiero GT on facebook market place, while looking for an mr2. I have never even heard or seen one before. I was really just looking at cars back then to see what I wanted to get once I got a job and some money. I knew for sure after that, minus a ludicrous deal on another car, I was going to get a fiero. When I finally got just enough money to buy one for $800, of course not running. I spent the next several months learning, reading, and experimenting to get it running. It ended up being the ECU, and some other things that made it unable to drive even when running. I now have owned it for over a year (I am 17), and it is now my daily. I love being unique, which was one of the main reasons I got it. My friends all judged me at first on my decision, but later came to respect it. I have yet to see another GT in real life, and I have only seen 2 other fieros in my life. I was expecting to be made fun of at car meets, but it seems everyone is pretty accepting of it.
Heres some pictures:
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Nice pic! Check out Fiero events to meet up with alot of other owners 
https://www.facebook.com/midwestfieroclubs
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Xenoblast
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SEP 28, 09:53 PM
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I just moved to florida like a month or two ago, otherwise I would be joining. Thanks tho!
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Xenoblast
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SEP 28, 09:56 PM
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I just moved to florida like a month or two ago, otherwise I would be joining. Thanks tho!
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