1988 Pontiac Fiero GT in Blaze Red Paint & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-23-17 at the World of Wheels car show.
We're looking at a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT in Blaze Red Paint.
The car's Owner is Bob Krutke. Bob has this car since 2006. Bob shared his friend had a car like this one and on those drives with his friend is when he fell in love with the car, and had to get one too.
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[@sxscustom]

cleanest feiro I've ever seen

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fantastically Dillon, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@youtubebitchcenter1463]

That’s what I was thinking, has this thing ever been outside? Pretty cool for a fiero , better looking than the yellow one, too wedgie shaped!

[@themusicman2005]

Exact thoughts

[@aceboogie8986]

Yeah yeah yeah im actually jealous id love to have that fiero holy cow i im in love with this fiero

[@ms3er396]

@@aceboogie8986 Ditto. I'm REALLY digging it. Awesome.

[@Northern_Farmer]

Who’s here because of Ronald Fingers Feiro revival? Awesome car btw..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Northern farmer, Glad you think this car is "Awesome" :-) Lou

[@paulvanbuekenhout6617]

Yes. looks kind of cool.

[@bradryan8071]

I am !! Never forgot this car from the 80's. I thought that the lighted pontiac rear fender in combination with the GT package in red, was about the coolest thing on the road.

[@Northern_Farmer]

@@bradryan8071 yea it's a nice little car..just needed more power

[@jameswarner5878]

I'm here because Fieros are awesome, but I did see his video which did respark my interest in looking at Fieros. So in a way, YES!!

[@brettkramer]

Wow, that a beauty, cleanest Fiero on the planet. Like a time capsule back to 1988!!

[@bextar6365]

Saw one of these at a cruise night 1999 a Gt model with a Caddy North Star engine....It also had a rare Snorkel air intake over the rear roof...It was outstanding to see and hear run.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@markschmalhofer72]

I bought my 88 GT back in late 1987. I still have it to this day. It's always exciting to drive it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read you're enjoying your car. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RoxoutRoxout]

Very well preserved. When I was in middle school, these were some of the coolest looking cars around. Still a nice look today.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car, and glad to read it brings back good memories :-)

[@steffyhobmann5037]

WANT!!!!!!!!! The GTO, the Fiero and the Firebird..... Pontiac made some sexy cars!!! Mistake that they are no longer!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hope you GET!!!!! :-)

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Don't forget the Solstice!

[@newdefsys]

I remember when the Pontiac CEO stated that the Firebird would never be made again. I said to myself, "then Pontiac wont be making any cars ever again".

[@andrewwhitfield5480]

Damn right. It's a slap in the face from GM to drop Pontiac and keep Buick.

[@mickjagr3538]

Yeh it happened when that other guy was president and we were paying 4 and 5 $ a gallon for gas and had that 'cash for clunkers campaign that took these cars and alot of others to the cruser.....

[@modsleix6]

Oh man... The '88 Pontiac Fiero GT was always one of my dream cars back when I was young. I used to fawn and swoon over them whenever I saw them cruising by and died of envy. When it came down to getting my first car a year after Pontiac stopped making the Fiero, my Dad absolutely refused to help me get one. He fell victim to some of the "bad press" he'd heard about them so I wound up getting an '85 2-tone Sunbird (Dark Blue on top, gray on lower) instead. *_HARDLY_* the same thing but, I loved my Sunbird too. It was in near mint condition, had an awesome factory cassette stereo system. deluxe Pontiac wire spoke rims and was clean as a whistle. I'll never forget it. Still, I'll always have a special place in my heart for the '88 Fiero GT. To this day, I still think it looks awesome... Great upload here...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Modsleix 6, Glad you enjoy this video, and thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@HRBSFrank]

I owned a Pontiac Trans Am GTA and always admired the Fiero GT. I always felt the Fiero GT was a car ahead of its time and is missed in today's American car lineup. I mentioned my Trans Am GTA because a close friend was always wanting to Race his brand new Fiero GT vs my GTA cruising the weekends (Stock vs Stock). My friend is no longer with us so it was pretty special to see this mint condition Fiero GT as it brought back fond memories. Thanks for that. Beautiful Car.! You might be wondering who won? I think it best to appreciate the special memories a car can bring to a person's life. PEACE! ✌😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi HRBSFrank, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@docbhowe]

Beautiful Fiero GT. Thanks for sharing something rarely seen anymore.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brenden Howe, Glad you thought this one is beautiful :-) You're right, seems like they all kind of went away, so it was nice to video and share this one in this condition. Hope you see other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@marks4374]

I have a 1988 Fiero GT that I bought in late 87. It has 54k miles. The 5-speed is the only way to go.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark S, I can read you're the right Care Taker for you car, nice! Lou

[@mmjnice97]

I'll give you 10500 for it!!

[@marcryvon]

Good luck ! His is worth at least 16,000$ IF he ever wants to sell it ! I own one exactly the same except with black wheels and no AC. 78,000km, all original. Appraised last year at 17,000 C$.

[@mjc42701]

I think a manual transmission is always the way to go, my dad was a mechanic and taught all us girls to drive sticks it gives you the most power and response, too bad the car makers are hardly making them now, from what I understand on all new cars (if available) its a special order.

[@MUSIC4EVA55]

I have an '88GT I purchased in March of '88. Just under 50k. Red with camel (tan) interior, cloth seats. I take it out once or twice a year ;)

[@vaughnmiller3896]

Pontiac Excitement!!! GM so stupid for dropping this name plate.

[@thelonewanderer420]

Gm should’ve died all their cars since the 90s have been shitboxes

[@largol33t1]

Even dumber that they got a bailout. They deserved to fail. It would teach them to get rid of their MISmanagers.

[@pauljs75]

@@SS-cv6lq Usually the difference between brands other than slightly different body panels is that they end up optioned different in stock trim. Pontiac might end up with a tighter steering ratio, stiffer suspension, and shorter final drive ratio than the Chevy without resorting to doing a custom order. (And all that fitting with Pontiac being the "sportier" brand.) And interiors tend to be different enough to make one choice vs. another worth it too, even though they're technically the "same car". One brand might only have "idiot lights" and no tach, where the other will feature a full gauge cluster.

[@robertaswenson1192]

@@SS-cv6lq armchair aficionado, so how aggravating is it to you that, NO MATTER WHAT! everyone else is wrong in some shape or form?

[@robertaswenson1192]

Here comes another no,..... I am right! Your dumb From SS?!?!? Real grown up 😆😆🚽👎 see I can pretend to act like a child just like you pretend to be an adult. Just a little tip the loudest dude in the room is either, scared or ignorant and thinks people will find out. RELAX its a comment section,not a class in bullshit.

[@brokenmedic9133]

Gorgeous car!! I have always loved the Fiero GT.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Broken Medic, Glad you were able to see one on the Channel you enjoy :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@torres3800]

Its like a little Ferrari with the engine vents in the back. Im a GM guy and this is the finest Fiero I've ever seen. Only the GT was the better looking one. I need to drive this!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi torres3800, Glad you enjoyed this one as "the finest Fiero I've ever seen" :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@Bungle]

This is a dream car for me. A truly special example. I'd drive the shit out of it if it was mine though. I'd take very good care of it, but I'd drive it every day and I'd drive it fast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bungle, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bryantb3391]

I got an 86 when i got it turned up some 80's music and cruised never been more exited

[@loucostabile]

Hi bryant B, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Boatfisherz1]

Having owned 2 Fieros (86 SE and 88 2m4), I can say this is one of the cleanest Fieros I've ever seen. Well done, looks fantastic!

[@loucostabile]

Hi M D, Glad you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your first hand knowledge. Lou

[@danejurus69]

Shame GM ended the Pontiac brand. They made some beautiful cars.

[@timvandenbrink4461]

Pontiac is the only brand my Dad would buy.

[@nerychristian]

GM should have kept Pontiac and gotten rid of GMC.

[@jonathanmolina3529]

@@nerychristian Definitely... Can you imagine Pontiac cars nowadays? Look at the Camaro... just imagine how awesome Pontiac cars would be today. Enough to kick Dodge's ass

[@loucostabile]

Pontiac had some fun cars :-)

[@edb.3313]

Are you kidding me ...that sounds better than my Porsche! lol THX Lou and very nice!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ed B., I agree, the exhaust note caught me by surprise too. You're welcome and it's my pleasure, Lou

[@marcryvon]

You should hear mine in a tunnel after a downshift. Sublime ! Almost Italian. No kidding. I'm 65 and still do it occasionally. Blank stares from Soccer Moms, smiles from hubbies !

[@dougc190]

My buddy had an 86 with an exhaust on it I can't remember the name, but I know when he'd stand on it and shift, it sounded like a Ferrari from Ferris bueller's day off.

[@cva1122]

I had a brand new '84 2M4 and loved it. This car brings it all back, and more. I would buy this car in a heartbeat. No negotiation,.....just make it mine. So sweet.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ben, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@bobkrutke1423]

your recent post was brought to my attention...I am the owner and your timing is uncanny! I am selling the FIERO, hard to let it go, but it is time...let me know if you are serious about your post

[@MrWolverinewarrior]

My Dad worked at the Fiero plant in Pontiac, Michigan during it's whole run from 1984-88. Interesting fact - Pontiac had a deal with the employees at the plant where they all put their names in a drawing. And they gave away I think it was the last 2 Fiero's ever made to two plant workers. My Dad saw one of the guys around town years later, and he said he still had it in his garage in mint condition! Pretty cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Great Videos, Thank you for viewing and sharing :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy! Lou

[@k0edby22]

One of those recently sold for $90k at US auction. Wonderful time to see these cars being appreciated.

[@morg4620]

All I can say is WOW. 👍👍🔥

[@loucostabile]

Hi morg4620, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I bought mine in November 1987 as a 1988 model GT. Mine had the same body, interior and wheel options that this one has but my seats are all black leather and my entertainment center has the CD and Cassette combination with factory installed BOSE performance speaker package. The only difference is this car has over 60,000 miles on it and mine only has 12,061 original miles. This is my absolute favorite car. She’s been babied and pampered. I’d never sell it.

[@turboL67]

Drive that thing. Your only saving it for the next guy.

[@morehp1]

apiece ofdirt I’m looking to add one to my Pontiac Collection, I’m willing to pay you up to one million US dollars depending on condition, I’m looking for Mint. You interested in selling?

[@vintenaglia2765]

Wanna trade it? I have one with no cassette and mp3 aftermarket and it has 11061 mi same color red with 87 trans am honeycomb rims on it

[@anthonytbarnes8725]

Part of that story is false! There was never a Bose speaker package offered in a Fiero or a CD and cassette combo stereo. The was a performance speaker package where you had speakers in the headrests of the seats, but that wasn't developed by Bose.

[@loucostabile]

Hi apiece ofdirt, Happy to read this is your Favorite Car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@dannyfisher8382]

Beauty of a car. Brings back so many happy memories.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danny Fisher, Happy to read this video brings back happy memories :-) Lou

[@lunamaria1048]

This is beautiful and nostalgic! I miss Pontiac

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lunamaria, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Well if you miss Pontiac, I'd suggest when on KZbin type in the search "My Car Story with Lou Pontiac" and I think you'll see many you'll enjoy, Lou

[@lunamaria1048]

@@loucostabile The 1988 Fierro GT was always a special car and looks the best with cosmetic modifications!❤ Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out! ☺️

[@listmediainc.8639]

Beautiful car. Pontiac created some really Great cars thanks to the engineers in the back room, and some side-stepping around the GM bureaucrats !

[@loucostabile]

Hi List Media, inc., Glad you like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@That_Handle]

List Media, Inc. Yep. Had alot of potential... Engineering studies took place on a 4-wheel-steering as well as a 4-wheel-drive testbed ( could've been something to see both safely integrated into one ) not to mention the eventual suspension redesign for eliminating bump steer just prior to its discontinuation... and an often-cited turbo'd engine test using either the 3.1L , 3.4L DOHC, 3.8L or the Buick V6 turbo by varied accounts which, as legend has it, incited existentially spooked Corvette departments. 4WS and mention of 4WD in this article: 2bluesc.com/pictures/Other/misc/four_wheel_steer_big.jpg

[@outtahere321]

Yep...GM bureaucrats tried to kill Pontiac earlier in it's history when it started becoming the performance division. Later, they finally succeeded along with Oldsmobile.

[@poolboyinla]

Beautiful car. I drive a Trans Am but wouldn't mind also having a Fiero.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Travis Kraft, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you have a cool car too. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@donatelloslappafello1108]

I had the same car with black wheels back in 1989 till like 1994 One of the most fun cars I ever owned!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stormy Horseface Daniels, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your black car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@DMACHOLMAN]

This is the cleanest Pontiac Fiero in all the land. The owner has done a fantastic job of maintaining and preserving that interior the engine was beautifully striking to look at. Could anyone of us even hope to own a museum quality production Car like this ? Congrats to the owner for presenting us with this Automotive time capsule. Thanks..

[@loucostabile]

Hi D-MAC, "cleanest Pontiac Fiero in all the land" High praise :-) Lou

[@DrDiff952]

They had "test mules" that had the 3.8L V6 from the Buick GNX. They would take them out when ever the Corvette guys were testing stuff. Each mule had a bumper sticker that said I break for Corvettes. They were so fast the Corvette looked like a Chevette compared to those one off Fiero GNX

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dean Cory, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@Peter-xe5el]

While this story sounds good, I am not sure it is true, The GN motor was a RWD block, and would not work with a Fiero transmission without an adapter plate and other mods (similar to RWD V8 conversions into a Fiero). The newer 3800 installs that are in many Fieros now, such as in mine, are FWD motors, which are very different bell housing from the Buick GN RWD motors that existed in the 80's.

[@mickjagr3538]

Just rumors...

[@turboL67]

The turbo 3.1 was being developed in '88 so it's more likely to be a turbo 2.8 or 3.1.

[@nismo4x4n]

3.4L dohc quadcam v6 is what the 89 was to get along with the 2L dohc 4cly. Funny that even the 2L would have had more power than the v6 2.8L. Would have been an excellent line up for these cars along with the alloy spaceframe they were slated for.

[@MrGeeMan1980]

Incredible car Lou. I drove one when they first came out. The acceleration was incredible (one of the fastest accelerating cars I've ever driven). I regret to this day I didn't buy it. Pontiac really blew it when they didn't further refine/develop this gem.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrGeeMan1980, Sounds like good memories on the drive, nicely done and thank you for sharing, Lou

[@That_Handle]

MrGeeMan1980 Yep. Had alot of potential... Engineering studies took place on a 4-wheel-steering as well as a 4-wheel-drive testbed ( could've been something to see both safely integrated into one ) not to mention the eventual suspension redesign for eliminating bump steer just prior to its discontinuation... and an often-cited turbo'd engine test using either the 3.1L , 3.4L DOHC, 3.8L or the Buick V6 turbo by varied accounts which, as legend has it, incited existentially spooked Corvette departments. 4WS and mention of 4WD in this article: 2bluesc.com/pictures/Other/misc/four_wheel_steer_big.jpg

[@marcryvon]

Donno about the 4wd but I remember seeing in Road&Track a shot of an engineer with a prototype car sporting an all aluminum frame and an Olds Quad4 engine. The big brass rejected both ideas. Actually, GM ordered the total discontinuation of the program, the scraping of all tooling and molds, including the revolutionizing Mill & Drill machine assuring a perfect fit space frame / body panels. A pure disgrace thanks to the Corvette friggin' bums. Remember that late '80s C4 was a crappy car, big, slow, ugly to look at and sit in. Still hate them.

[@vector6977]

People are putting supercharged 3800s in these now. GM should have done that 30 yrs ago.

[@marcryvon]

They couldn't due to corporate policy stating that the only Sports car in GM line up was the Corvette. Chevy guys hated the Fiero from the start, remember ? So Pontiac had to sell it to top brass as a "commuter car", not a Sports car thus the lame Iron Duke at the start. Then the so-so 2.8 V6. They would never, ever agreed on the SC 3800. Sad. Damn Corvette.

[@charlesloomis2224]

Beautiful!!! I owned a 1986. You didn’t just get inside and drive, you got inside and wrapped the car around yourself. The driver was part of the car. So much fun to drive.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles Loomis, Glad this video / car brings back memories of your 1986 :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@eduarbustas]

Gracias ! Gente asi Me anima a ser mejor cada día pues ese automóvil quedó Perfecto y trasciende por siempre al gusto de cualquiera : )) ufff su precio podrá ser las sumas de sus componentes pero el Valor de la inteligencia y amor como lo refabricaron es infinito !! FELICIDADES por dar al mundo esa muestra de creatividad automotriz.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Eduardo, Happy to read this car encourages you to be better every day :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wooster0015]

Always wanted one if these when i was a kid

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wooster001, Glad you were able to view a car that reminds you of good memories from your childhood. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@isaacarriaga8546]

I was lucky by owned one of them I was popular back then .

[@mr.2cents.846]

I have an '88 GT too where the original engine is bored up from 2.8L to 3.1L and with the turbo and tuning it makes 300 HP. Pulls really strong. Always makes me happy to drive it. A real Ferrari for poor.

[@loucostabile]

300HP in a Fiero is a very large number. Congrats on your car, Lou

[@mr.2cents.846]

Lou Costabile Yes and it pushes pretty strong. The engine got overhauled last year. Still waiting for it to be assembled.

[@nismo4x4n]

I had a 3.8L III supercharged in mine. Even with "only" 260hp it was a handful and would make the front end light. I had to keep about 80lbs of sand in ontop of the spare tire.

[@mflanagan1076]

Mr. 2cents. blah blah blah you don't make sense sorry

[@vincentrohmann1110]

Damn I bet its a blast

[@MelancoliaI]

Had me an 86 GT. these cars were a blast to drive

[@loucostabile]

Hi Melancolia One, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cdbig9er]

Absolutely beautiful. I had an 85 GT back in 1986 and I loved that car..... I loved the 86-88 even more though.

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, High praise for this Fiero :-) Happy to read you had one too and loved your car, Lou

[@cdbig9er]

@@loucostabile How I wish I had the 88 now. 2021 and it’s still an awesome design inside and out. I’m really jealous. 👍🏽

[@azeissler1987]

The owner seems like a cool cat. I dunno about the guy with the camera tho

[@loucostabile]

HI Alex Zander, Glad you enjoy the Owner of the car. I'd suggest to turn the volume down / off for the "Guy with the camera" so you can enjoy the way too cool cars on the Channel :-) Lou

[@azeissler1987]

Lou Costabile What an odd/weird reply.

[@westroop6342]

Lil cringy

[@youtubebitchcenter1463]

Watch out! He films himself shooting guns, he’s what you would call a bad boy!

[@HansDelbruck53]

He is quite lame at posing questions about the vehicle - overly impressed with all the mundane aspects of the car.

[@colinjohnston8519]

Love these. Imagine spending 3 years and millions developing a car just to cancel it when you're done. No wonder GM went bust.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Colin Johnston, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@w41duvernay]

and also they allowed the Corvetter people to interfere in the cars development to protect the vette. Rule # 1: always make the BEST car that you can. It was the prototype N* car that caused the Vette people to demand the fiero be cancelled.

[@BobSmith1980.]

One thing I always loved about Pontiac is red gauges

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@thomshere]

LOVE that car and color!! My Dad retired from Pontiac Motors in Pontiac, MI. (where I was born) and it always makes me smile to see nice Pontiacs of any year. Thanks for the video as well!

[@loucostabile]

Hi thoms_here, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more Pontiacs you enjoy on the Channel. You're welcome, Lou

[@8733598]

REALLY NICE FIERO , with a Stick Shift YUM

[@loucostabile]

Hi Super Case, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you think are YUM :-) Lou

[@abelucious]

America's Ferrari,

[@loucostabile]

Good one :-)

[@marcryvon]

Rather, America's Dino. Only better, stronger, reliable.

[@13christbane]

no

[@elmoomle4565]

'Ferrari' indeed! I had a new one in the late 80s - silver, without the rear wing- and people were constantly telling me how much they loved my 'exotic' car. Fun times in a very fun car!

[@BW-og1vu]

I really have to laugh reading this :-))) I have never seen a Ferrari who has that little horsepower based on the engine size^^ 137 horsepower out of 2.5 litres.

[@jarnailbrar6732]

Bob Krutke, very beautiful car. So nice to see original engine, wheels, interior. Nice exhaust sound. Great work. thanks for sharing with everyone.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jarnail Brar, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@DroneWolfMedia]

I was an 80s kids too and always liked these cars. That's one clean Fiero! 👍

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@mogarcia9755]

Hi Lou great video I had an 86, this car was ahead of it’s time re-engineered today would sell like hot cakes, poor mans Ferrari, another example of why GM should of discontinued Buick and not Pontiac a better line of cars, my friends called me Mini Magnum cause of a smaller Ferrari haha

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mo, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your smaller Ferrari car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cesarhilario09]

Beautiful, wow! Thanks for sharing the video. I do have a question I like the mirror idea to view the engine. What type of mirror was used for that? I am sure is not a regular mirror, is it?

[@bobkrutke1423]

Hi there Cesar, the engine compartment mirrors are from a company in Michigan (Snapperhg-head-Performance) they do have a we a web site. They make 2-types of mirrors, the ones I used on my car are for shows, made of Mylar , they also make them out of polished stainless steel...glad you like Lou's video of my car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cesar, I see Bob has already answered your question. Lou

[@energyasylum997]

This red Fiero is a beautiful example the the sports car! I remember my cousins uncle driving up in his new silver 1988 GT 5spd !! My cousin was riding shotgun and I thought he was the luckiest kid in the world to be in there! Love these

[@loucostabile]

Hi Energy Asylum, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Cousins Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@shawnrufus7579]

Friend had one in the 90's Was going about 70-80mph "windy day" went over raised railway tracks caught air, spun car side ways rolled it many times. My friend was pretty banged up but fine. These have a flat bottom and need aero to keep rubber side down. This one is a beauty. Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Shawn Rufas, That's quite the story! Glad everyone's ok, Lou

[@XLordLeamingtonX]

The 88 GT is the only one worth owning. This was the year Pontiac finally made this car more like it was originally intended, instead of the stupid GM "you need to use parts off the shelf and Iron Duke 4" BS.

[@jonathanryan2915]

also GM corporate wouldn't allow this car to be faster because they had this insane theory for decades that if ANYTHING was .01% faster than the corvette that it would out sell corvette and they wouldn't be able to sell any more corvettes. I kinda hate the corvette for this reason.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@jessicasorl]

Way to Sport some PRIDE on your slick car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi J V., Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you think are "slick cars", Lou

[@danalvarado8142]

Yup noticed that as well:)

[@yashie1]

I’m gonna buy one just like this! Cant wait!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@mb4lunch]

Beautiful Car! I am happy to see people saving cars like these.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MB4LUNCH, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@bigtroll8249]

No way in hell that's the original paint.

[@yoplaitmajor]

Sure it is. It's been garaged and the paint has been sanded, compounded, and polished. A competent detailer can make any paint job look like royalty.

[@aceboogie8986]

@@yoplaitmajor you know this is orginal paint this guy kept this car immaculate he even said he cleaned parts of the rim with qtips for crying out loud

[@yoplaitmajor]

@@aceboogie8986 Yes, it's original paint. That doesn't mean it hasn't been properly detailed through its life. I don't get what you're saying, ace. Just because the paint has been sanded, compounded and polished doesn't mean it isn't original. It's just smoother than it was from the factory.

[@RTXti-ld7dx]

Sine these cars never rusted on the ouside panels, I’m sure it’s the original paint. Fiero’s collectors take very good car of their cars and with great care, the paint can last a very long time.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Troll, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@zigzag1able]

The owner should hook up with Doug Demuro and let him review his car I would love to see it because I've never heard of this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lord's work. Glad you see one you never heard of on the Channel. Hope you'll spend some time on the Channel and see other cars you have not heard of like this one, enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWa6Y3-oiceUe5I

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Lou do you have a favorite car? I’ve really been enjoying your Fiero and Fiat X/19 videos. When I was in High School I wanted a Fiat so bad! So cheap in those auto trader magazines- I’d read those things for hours. Got my first Fiero (87 GT) in 1991- I missed it all my life and got a 1986 SE in 2018. Both are gone now- I drive a 2010 Mustang convertible, but the little mid-engined wedge cars will always have a place in my heart. Your videos make me so happy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Reading my videos make you happy makes me happy :-) Here is my favorite car, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PQgZ6VfrmleNU

[@andyberko3937]

Beautiful car. After watching this clip 2 years ago, decided to get one nearly identical for myself and have not been disappointed. Of that era, Pontiac's 1988 Fiero GT is a great sports car - fun to drive and always pleasing to the eye. Thank you Lou for showing and sharing Ron's baby.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy Berko, Congratulation on your Fiero :-) Happy to read you're enjoying yours, Lou

[@andyberko3937]

@@loucostabile Thank you Lou. I mistakenly referred to Bob as "Ron". Sorry about the mix up. The GT I purchased in 1/18 had 1,800 original miles and is in beautiful shape. It too is in blaze red and is a lot of fun and virtually brand new inside and out. Your video was the deciding factor. Thank you again. --Andy

[@thesupra97]

Pontiac Solstice is sort of like a successor to the Fiero in a weird way.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

And just like the Fiero, the Solstice met an untimely death. And it got dragged down with Pontiac itself!

[@loucostabile]

hi thesupra97, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@greenrolaids]

the corvair was the first mid engine car in the us..

[@forpointsix4.678]

I thought the Corvair was rear engine. And that was one of the main contributing factors in the "dangerous at any speed" controversy.

[@woopimagpie]

Corvair was rear engine, not mid engine.

[@woopimagpie]

@@ronweaver9296 Nope, the Tucker was rear engine, and it was hardly a full scale production car, they only built 51 cars.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@JOSESANTIAGO-jb8ii]

Beautiful car and nice color. Pontiac Fiero GT 1988

[@loucostabile]

Hi JOSÉ SANTIAGO, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tylerstrother4821]

Wow. Very nice I have always wanted one. So clean. So nice. This guy must be so proud !!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tyler Strother, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of yours one day soon, Lou

[@Stallionfragrancereviews]

i thought these where famous for catching on fire ?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, I remember something about electrical issues, however maybe it was catching on fire. Been a long time...

[@CaptainTexas92]

Lou Costabile they never "Pinned" down the problem. However most accepted account is it throwing a rod and the oil catching fire since the iron duke had to have a small oil pan to fit and it constantly ran 1-1/5 quarts low. all in all probably one of the most modifiable track car on the planet. even though gm missed the mark garage engineers got a great platform.

[@MrGeeMan1980]

Yeah the 4 cylinder Iron Duke had the quirk that when the engine sat overnight, oil had the tendency to seep past the pistons and into the combustion chamber. When started the engine belched out a huge quantity of blue smoke. Once started and running, the engine was fine - no smoke or burnt oil smell.

[@nathanielmoore87]

Only about 12 cars ever caught on fire. All were 1984 models with the Iron Duke (V6 wasn't available until late 1985 and no V6 models were ever recalled for starting fires). GM fixed the problem by installing better heat shielding.

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

a handfull of first year 1984 models did. They fixed the issue and all the other years were fine.

[@joes.7536]

Nice! It's a beautiful thing to keep an old car in amazing shape. I have a 90's car I'm keeping mint myself.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe S. Glad to read you consider this a "nice" car :-) Glad you're taking cars of your 1990's car too, Lou

[@TheRealTrididos]

I wanted one of these so bad when they came out. I had to opt for a model car, instead, as I was too young at the time :D

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jacob, Happy to read you enjoy this model, Lou

[@kgbeezr75]

Beautiful car, always liked the GT a LOT. Makes me miss the days of individuality on the road, when you could tell from the other side of a parking lot what you were looking at (for the most part). Thanks for showing this one, very very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Hi kgbeerz75, Glad to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, and I hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@danieldelarosa8806]

My brother owned a 88GT when I was in high school. I was allowed to drive it around the area Saturdays only after I was washed and had it ready for him to go out that night. Now I want one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel De La Rosa, Thank you for viewing and sharing your story with your Brothers car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of yours soon, Lou

[@dieselayres3547]

I drove this car for 3 years and loved every second of it!!! I miss it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Diesel Ayres, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Lou

[@dieselayres3547]

@@loucostabile the channel is great keep it up!

[@stingingmetal9648]

Such a timeless Gem.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stinging Metal, Happy to read you enjoy this "timeless gem" :-) Lou

[@jacobreed47]

Best Fiero i have ever seen. Sounds and looks great.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Acuravigor47, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy. Lou

[@Dani65ful]

When I first saw the first Pontiac Fiero in 1984 but after hearing about some having fire issues I backed away but once they fixed it and moved I still wanted one .. when I saw the GT version in 1986 I knew I had to have one .. but never gotten one yet today .. thank you for sharing your car.. it is truly a beautiful car .. and I also loved the Trans Am since the 1970s but when the 82 came out I fell in love with it but it only had teh small block 305 Cu inch /5.0 litre engine with the cross fire injection which again they had problems with them but by 1985 the 350 was put back in and then the car really moved.. though the Trans Am took off the Scoop I loved so much and replaced with vent louvers on the front of the hood.. still a great car.. but by 93 when the new model rolled out carried on to 2002 the last model with fixed head lamps nomore pop ups and GM pulled the plug on the Fire Bird no long to be made.. I as sad.. but keep these classics rolling . I love em I hope someday I will get myself a good used not too beaten Firebird as too many were abused and driven hard.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Danielle Buehner, Thank you viewing & sharing your passion for cars :-) I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@robertmoulton2656]

Very nice car . Thanks for keeping it up so well.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tinywentz]

Got behind one today in Hershey Pa Today. Was in perfect condition. Took me back.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ridge runner 1, Glad to read you this one took you back to that time period :-) Lou

[@aceboogie8986]

And it sounds like a beast this car brings a smile to my face

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@johnhalchishick6557]

HARD TO FIND THESE BECAUSE THEY ARE USED TO MAKE A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT KIT CARS.I'VE NEVER SEEN ONE THIS NICE GREAT WORK

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Halchishick, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@elmoomle4565]

Outstanding example of an extremely well presented Fiero GT. Thanks for posting!

[@loucostabile]

Hi elmo omle, Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@lottadixonner8994]

This is actually my favourite car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lotta Dixonner, Happy to read this is your favorite :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@lottadixonner8994]

@@loucostabile will do

[@pbpunisher99]

I had this exact car in 90, I loved that car and it was, and still is, quite a good looking car. I does sound cool also with that throaty dual exhaust.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul Olmstead, Happy to read this video brings back memories of your Fiero :-) Lou

[@leesadleridge]

I had a red 86 GT fast back with a 4 speed manual, Holley air induction side scoop, Msd ignition, 4 point roll bar tig welded in. It was a head turner back in the day, really miss these cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jody Conrad, Thank you for sharing your 1st hand knowledge of your Fiero :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@nate974givens7]

That's a really nice Fiero, just awesome. Congrats. I had an 86 I think SL in maroon color in HS. It was a really fun car and I always had so many compliments and the girls always wanted to ride in it. Dont know why so many people bash them, for what they are they were really fun.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nate974 Givens, Glad you enjoy this Fiero, and thank you for sharing your first hand experience too :-) Lou

[@keithp115]

I had a 1986 Red GT automatic. Sure brings back great memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith Paolella, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@keithp115]

@@loucostabile Thank you sir. I'm a new subscriber!

[@mikeslomski7063]

A friend of mine had one in like '89. Cool little car, it handled awesome. It was like riding in a roller skate!

[@loucostabile]

"Riding in a roller skate!" Nice :-)

[@212days]

I had a red Fiero GT once. Fun little car. I wish I still had it. When I first bought it I had to have it towed to my house from a different city. I got quite a good price for it as a "mechanic's special" because it was not running and the owner had no clue what was wrong with it. It just wouldn't start. So I brought it home. The next day I started messing with it. The gas gauge said it had 1/4th of a tank of gas so that wasn't the problem. But for who knows whatever reason I dumped a gallon of gas in there that I had sitting around for mowing the lawn. To my surprise the car started up like a top and ran perfectly from that moment on. It turns out the gas gauge was just 1/4th off the mark. For example if the gauge said that it was 3/4ths full it was really 1/2 full.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 212days, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@donlarsenjr2332]

I miss mine!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Don Larsen Jr, I think the quote was from Dr. Seuss who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That quote helps me with people and things I miss and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@silinusvers]

the fiero was so ahead of its time. its still good looking

[@loucostabile]

Hi Grendel, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@timothycoyne7253]

Have 4 right now. Awesome little gocart. Got 34 mpg driving from Florida to Boston.......

[@loucostabile]

Nice ! Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@dmanalang9037]

Very nice car Bob! It still looks brand new.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@dogwalkerdavid7168]

Graduated high school in 89 and if i could go back and have this car my senior year,,that would be awsome.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BartenderizerDave MaitaiMaster, Good times, good times :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy, Lou

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

My dream car from the Awesome 80s . This is why I had to get a MD2 RED MX5 ………. The closest thing I can get to that model . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dennis, High praise :-) Lou

[@phillipjames2775]

That car was ahead of it's time!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@SavetheRepublic]

Loved the GT when I was a kid. V6 in such a little car, crazy.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy Blanco, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jcmusco]

Your car is as clean as mine, enjoy. Mine is a 1987 gt

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Happy to read you have a cool car too, Lou

[@kickinvideo333]

Let the Supercharged LS4 Fieros come out to play now that the mid-engine C8 Corvette has arrived! Long Live Pontiac Excitement!

[@loucostabile]

That's FUN!

[@shawnlarochelle4255]

I had a white '88 with Hydraulics, 30 neon bulbs, Soundstream audio system and gold wire wheels. My parents hated me for it. :-)

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-)

[@RTXti-ld7dx]

Beautiful car!! I had one just like it, but with T-Top! I miss it so much, and wished so badly I never sold it. Mine only had 18,000 miles when I sold it. One day I will own another if it’s the last thing I do.

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou

[@shinigami146]

Fiero GT was my fav for a few years as a kid.

[@loucostabile]

Glad this one was a 'fav" for you at one time :-)

[@GeorgeFlippin]

That is a great sounding car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this car :-)

[@junes2k]

I was 16 in 1990 & I wanted this car. I may have wanted it more than an other object I have ever desired. I never got one. I ended up with an 87 Charger for my first car. And if you remember what they looked like you will know my disappointment was immeasurable & my life was ruined.

[@loucostabile]

Hi R.J. Dean, Good news! There is still time! Hope you're behind the wheel of the right Fiero for you soon, Lou

[@yeetbomb2015]

Best sounding v6 ever

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@mikefaulkner9627]

When these came out these were the coolest cars on the road

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mike Faulkner, Glad to read you memories on this car :-) Lou

[@phillipbrewster6058]

by far the cleanest fiero I've ever seen

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@jezuzu2078]

That thing sounds phenomenal.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Szukala, Glad you enjoy the sounds of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy the sound of, Lou