Discuss why you favor one over the other. Open to flame each other (from a FRIENDLY POINY OF VIEW!!!) Don't Make a BIG WAR over this , I just want to see what you all think and what you guys like!!! Sorry guys I dont know how to do one of those polls, yet......
Myself I like fastbacks , I just prefer the style more. But I have seen some pretty bad a** Notchbacks!
Originally posted by FieroJames: FASTBACK VS. NOTCHBACK
Discuss why you favor one over the other. Open to flame each other (from a FRIENDLY POINY OF VIEW!!!) Don't Make a BIG WAR over this , I just want to see what you all think and what you guys like!!! Sorry guys I dont know how to do one of those polls, yet......
Myself I like fastbacks , I just prefer the style more. But I have seen some pretty bad a** Notchbacks!
Fastbacks are more modern looking and less distinguished as Fieros. I've like the style more ever since I was introduced to them. However, I have owned 6 notchbacks!
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My7Fieros Member
Posts: 3357 From: Germantown, TN Registered: Jun 2000
Oh wow this topic has been beaten to death already....but, I like them both, really. If I had to pick one, I'd say I'm partial to the notchbacks. They were the "original" Fieros to come out. I actually think my favorite model is the 84-86 coupe....I've always had a week spot for the "underdog". But seriously, I love 'em ALL!
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
Also , It surprises me how far ahead Fiero was with designs ,Fieros look sharp =) Even today Fiero's can compete stylewise against newer cars even though some are 15 years old!!!!
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
Haven't Seen any threads about it yet , cuz Im a newer member but Im sure it has came up a few times in the past, I just wanted a more recent thread =)
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Don_Chi_Chi Member
Posts: 1371 From: Medicine Hat, Alberta, CANADUH Registered: Sep 2001
Yeah, this has been discussed to the living end and I for one, like the fastbacks less, they remind me of a CRX. But one thing that is never discussed is the Notchback Aero look over the standard coupe look. I would assume, like me, most like the Aero look more, but I'm glad the likes of Archie took the time to show us what a coupe can really look like when they are done up.
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
Wow good point Don . We can also discussed the Notchback Aero look over the standard coupe look while we are on the subject!!! And GREAT JOB Archie that was a sweet notchback =P Keep up the good work !!!!
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FieroGT87 Member
Posts: 3195 From: St. Louis, Mo, USA Registered: Jul 2001
For those of you who have been around a while so be it. Maybe to you this topic has been seen before but not by me and many others. So give us a chance to discuss our thoughts without the "O here it comes again attitude" I'm not trying to piss anyone off, But me and many new members haven't seen many topics here before. So please keep that in mind OK, Thank You.
So Notchback vs Fastback... I've owned both a 84SE and present a 87GT. I like the lines of the fastback along the back of the car including the taillights. The front I don't care for that much. I like the front end of the coupes from 85+ not the 84 front end, I can't remember which year they changed.
GT87
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
Hmmm...I've never owned a fastback before. If I had one, I'd have the top chopped, put on a chin spoiler, and leave it wingless. I think the back end of a fastback is a bit big for the front, so adding a chin spoiler and chopping it would help that out a lot. I like the aero notchbacks with a spoiler, and the regular coupes without a spoiler. I think every fiero needs to be lowered and have a nice set of wheels. They all look good then
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
I didn't know about fastback fieros till I joined the forum. Now that I have my 86 GT I definitly like my fastback better than my recently sold 85sc. To each his own.
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FieroJames Member
Posts: 322 From: Corpus Christi , Texas , USA Registered: Feb 2002
I think Archie is offering a badass dea. BUT if Ihad $2800.00 I would buy a fiero =( At the moment I dont have one cuz I dont got enuff =P But it wont be long before Im cruising in a GT Fastback =)
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kevin Member
Posts: 2722 From: Elk Grove, CA USA Registered: Jan 2000
An analogy regarding the question of what design is "better" would be to ask, Do you like a women with large breasts or do you prefere a women with great looking legs? Remember, the crux of the question is not to add any qualifiers. You can't re-ask the question with "it depends". You are either one or the other in terms of your chouice of female beauty. Ask the same question in the same non qualifing foundation. The honost answer is "it depends". I have seen outstanding show quality designs on all years on the Fiero. I have seen some cars that need help cosmetically. My favorite is the coup 'cuz I enjoy the racing heritage the coup developed and the simpler slender side appearance. But I would definitely would want a fastback! I am long winded tonight...till later.....Kevin
All Fieros have a design ahead of their time; the Notchbacks look exotic, and the fastbacks predated the current "jelly-bean" fad.
They both rule, but that's my vote.
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GTFiero1 Member
Posts: 6508 From: Camden County NJ Registered: Sep 2001
Originally posted by FieroGT87: The front I don't care for that much. I like the front end of the coupes from 85+ not the 84 front end, I can't remember which year they changed.
GT87
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the 85 and 86 coupe nose was the same as the 84. 87 and 88 had the better noses
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Fierokid87 Member
Posts: 4954 From: N. Ridgeville, Ohio, USA Registered: Jan 2001
I like the notchback as a coupe, and the Fastback since it has the aero mould. The notchbacks with aero mould seem to be missing something in my opinion, plus my first 2 Fiero's were coupes.
Since alot of you seem to like notches... Wana trade? I'll do all the work....
no really, I want one of each, so I can make up my own mind about which I like better. Notches are easier to work on, and they don't look like there about to rip you a new one. As long as I have a notchback I will like fastbacks better.
The coolest thing I have seen is a notchback with GT tail lights, Archies old car, the Purple Pavement Eater.
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Tabs31 Member
Posts: 2049 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Nov 2001
notchback simply beacuse the fastback loos so crx like !!!!!!!!!!!!! i own a 86 se aero and i love it if i found a gt id still keep my notchback it looks more sporty to me anyway
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GTDude Member
Posts: 9056 From: Keysville, Virginia, USA Registered: Nov 2001
Personally I like the futuristic look of the fastback better, but I've owned many of both and actually have a notchback now. Both appeal to me in different ways for different reasons. I LOVE ALL MY FIEROS
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Standard Member
Posts: 4667 From: St. Cloud, MN Registered: Apr 99
I like the lines of the fastback more and love the tailights but I still love the notchbacks too. It seems that the fastbacks are more universaly liked by the non fiero lovers.
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Smoooooth GT Member
Posts: 8823 From: Lake Palestine, Texas Registered: Jun 2001
Dead horse topic, but I agree it's always fun to talk about (I mean, they're BOTH Fieros...) I personally prefer the aero coupe with a big wing look. The notchback is one of the Fiero's most distinctive design features, and really sets the car out in a crowd. The fastback adds too much mass to the back of the car, almost looks "pregnant". Love the taillights, tho. Again, I've owned a few of both types and loved them all. All things considered, I prefer the coupe...
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RadRuss Member
Posts: 449 From: Ft. Myers, FL Registered: Sep 2001
hey put a vote in for the notchback, cuz that is what i have. the fast backs look more modern. question though, what is the diffrence between the two. it looks like the fast backs are taller and more square looking compared to the notchback. do they handle the same as the notchback?
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Denny Member
Posts: 1410 From: Leola, PA USA Registered: Apr 2001
coupes, aerocoupes specificly, then 87-88 coupes, then the originals (unless i could find a conv. then the original style i like best. kind of a neo-classic look). gt's tend to look like every other hatchback of that time. i think a lot of the fastback appeal is they're always going to be 6cyls (assuming no engine change).
Originally posted by RadRuss: hey put a vote in for the notchback, cuz that is what i have. the fast backs look more modern. question though, what is the diffrence between the two. it looks like the fast backs are taller and more square looking compared to the notchback. do they handle the same as the notchback?
They are the same frame, but of course the GT's have a little different suspension package. I did a fastback conversion on a coupe, and you could not tell it was a coupe when I was done.
Jeez. The notchbacks seem to be taking the prize, here.
And well they should! J/K.
I am partial to notchbacks, though. My first Fiero was an 85 GT, and I currently own a Formula and an 88 coupe. The coupe will get an aero treatment, if I ever find the time.
One thing I noticed about the fastbacks is that the rear sails seem to get in the way when you're trying to work on the engine.
But seriously, I love 'em ALL!
