Worst Cars To Modify In A Totally Fair Way

[@AlexMartini.]

I WAS WRONG. FIERO DOESN'T mean fire in italian, it means proud. To be fair, early Pontiac Fieros had a tendency to alight into what the Italians would call, “a fuoco.” Rx8 & Subaru get a side eye in this video but you know who you are. PS PLEASE watch the whole thing and lmk what you've got in your garage below :) I love reading all the comments.

[@thisguy1833]

My ‘06 trailblazer is a pain to work on just cuz there is literally no one modding these cars and it’s hard to get good quality custom parts for them. And I live in Michigan, where the rust is real with this one.

[@JoeNotExotic003]

Alex you used to push using the fitment industries gallery for years in basically every video you were in, now you’re making a separate gallery of your own? What’s the difference?

[@AlexMartini.]

@@JoeNotExotic003 - I want to build a place where people can share their build story; not just specs. The FI gallery is no slouch, and I love it, but when I look to how I want MW to push the community forward, it comes down to having people share their parts list, build history, blogs, videos, and so much more. So the big difference? Community focus vs. data focus at this time. No dig to anyone but hope this helps :)

[@synapticbit]

There are times in history when the meaning of a word shifts and changes based on its usage and context it’s found in…. perhaps, fiero SHOULD mean “dumpster fire”! 😂😂😂

[@synapticbit]

@@AlexMartini.sounds like something sorta related to ThatDudeInBlue’s approach to sharing people’s cars/builds…. Only allowing more space for more stories!

[@sully1626]

Hawkeye STI here. I know we're not allowed to own one without getting bashed to hell now, but the old GD chassis is near and dear to my heart. And unfortunately (in terms of internet clout) just about the only other thing I'd replace it with would be...an old Evo with a 4G63, lol. Would like to have both side by side eventually.

[@kolfoy]

Owner of a mitsubishi gto/3000gt vr4 Did my maintenance and some preventative ones, theyre pretty simple to work on they are many many worst cars out there for that Owned mine for 5 years, daily every summer, track days most weekends and camping trips and road trips Car is bulletproof never let me down and never felt like it will Best car ive ever purchased

[@jubrie1758]

It's a miracle Alex didn't bash the rx8 unless he's doing a part 2 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonhenry2212]

😂

[@davehoffman515]

I was about to make the same comment

[@DR.P3RKY]

Well ya kind of have to modify it for it to be a good car.

[@DatDarkOne]

@@DR.P3RKY I want to say you're wrong, but I myself gave mine "small" mods that increased reliability.

[@TheGamingSenpaiYT]

RX's are surely next

[@myster__e]

B5 s4 owner here. Two heater core hoses I have to replace are like $160 shipped. Definitely not budget friendly by any means. That coupled with it’s going to be a pain in the ass to replace the hose because of the “firewall” and I’m contemplating sitting there for hours trying to just get the hose or spend hours pulling the motor to get the hose out. Yesterday was a fun day (I tore the hose yesterday). But get one anyway :) 🥂

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

LOOOL i had the heater core issue on my RS4 and A4 B6 too. I bought a jdm Subaru B4 RSK instead way more reliable and has a proper chassis.

[@myster__e]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 I didn’t put in the effort to look into other repairs, so I just bought the 034 hose replacement kit. We’ll see how install goes.

[@iden3523]

3000gt owner here i bought a 93' base model as my first car, i can only imagine how frustrating it must be to own a vr4. Even in a base model simple stuff like changing the spark plug can be difficult because you have to remove the entire manifold and it's even harder with 2 turbos and piping in the way, and don't get me started on changing the belts. I love my car to death, wouldn't sell or trade her for anything but it really takes a certain type of person to own these cars.

[@justinb3560]

Man had to pull the turbos and heads off a vr4. Never again.

[@fredcancer8979]

I have a 1991 gto twin turbo is it hard to work on yes does it break all the time yes is it the best car i ever drove? fuck yess and i drove some pretty sick car gt4 rx7 and i love my gto more then any of those might be harder to work on but the driving feeling is worth it!

[@pablodelgado7919]

As someone who loves the second gen of Eclipses i have to say that despite their cons i can't help but to love them to death "even in stock form, which people seems to always have a issue with that but i genuinely don't give a shit"

[@datwokstaro_o1333]

Fr I love my DSM’s (because apparently I hate myself) even if they spend more time in pieces then on the road 😂 keeps me occupied

[@pablodelgado7919]

@@datwokstaro_o1333 Most people tend to always either avoid them because of the reputation they have "either crankwalk or the infamous 420A engine" or just don't give it the proper love and maintenace that it requieres and just beat it to the ground until it stops running" But at the end of the day every car has it's good and bad regardless of brand, it's up to the owner to keep the car as reliable as possible.

[@AlexMartini.]

I totally get that tbh.

[@Tougesti]

time to watch Alex slander and tell me i’m stupid for owning a Subaru again 😔

[@AlexMartini.]

CMON

[@eduardobadra]

hey, im trying to sell my current car to get a very low mileage blobeye STI. aint nobody gonna stop me from having the blue rally car with the big ass wing I saw as a child in Gran Turismo.

[@LTLBproductions]

@@AlexMartini. jeez we get it man. My subi sucks Not everyone can drive a Ferrari😭

[@proxigenated]

Nah you could definitely do worse, like owning an Alfa

[@TheSuperbaconator]

Bro the wrx has been getting so much hate online recently... I love mine and it will be a very sad day when I sell it.

[@CruelUnknown]

RIP 90's Mitsubishi's. We will never forget you

[@skylardeerwester7318]

Fiero means "pride" in Italian. It does not mean fire. Fieros also never got bad gas mileage. They could easily get 35 mpg if driven correctly. They did have manual steering, but due to them being very light cars and having the engine in the rear, you didn't need power steering. You are correct in that they are very slow.

[@phantom4167]

Fiero's at least had plenty of space under the hood to work on them and add stuff. Theyre a great car if you modify it with an LS, plus fast.

[@jasonhenry2212]

I never had one back then. But my auto mechanics class had one donated. Crushed when done. My shop teach couldn't see it go. He used to do doughnuts in the parking lot when having a bad day. That thing was pretty fast. I think it was last model gt.

[@skylardeerwester7318]

@@phantom4167 Plenty of space if you had the 4 cyl. In the V6 ones, you could hardly get to half of the spark plugs due to the way the engine was wedged in there. Putting an LS in one would require a lot of cutting and welding I would think. 3800 V6 SC fits good though.

[@AlexMartini.]

Ah, i'm sorry on the fire comment, you're absolutely correct!! It means “Proud,” but a lot of people think it means fire, perhaps because the early Pontiac Fieros had a disproportionate tendency to alight into what the Italians would call, “a fuoco.”

[@skylardeerwester7318]

@@AlexMartini. It does sound like fire. They did seem to catch fire a lot. Maybe it's fate lol

[@Ghoastly]

The only thing an svx needs is a 6speed swap

[@barron204]

There is a saying in my country, "If you can not afford to buy a new European car, you can not afford to buy a used one". Parts for older cars and hard to find, and I live in a remote location so delivery can be expensive also. Not worth the effort to try and gain social credits.

[@SWB_mike]

That SVX was sick

[@phantom4167]

A little surprised you didnt mention the RX8, 300zx Z32, or general Subaru's

[@joshblackburn2505]

Glad to see that the 1.2L Seat Ibiza wasn't on this list as it is well known as a high horsepower beast in the UK. Incredibly reliable great after market powerhouse of a vehicle.

[@lasercats9297]

Do they do a stage1 tune and call it a day or?

[@Icemann336]

This list is US biased

[@Umar-gw6fy]

Chocolate engines

[@joshblackburn2505]

@@Icemann336 Powerhouse no matter what soil the tires are on

[@Icemann336]

@@joshblackburn2505 I don't even think they sell Seats over in the states lol

[@kevind_53]

My oncle bought a 87 fiero GT about 10-12 years ago. Dark red with silver lips, beige interior. It was garage kept first owner who still had the window sheet. the car had 60 000km if remember right. The 3 speed AT was brutal on shifting. That engine bay was getting so hot it was crazy. I'm glad I was able to experiment that car, but I think it's the kind of car that was good for it's period of time and that's about it.

[@dedbeet5845]

I've had my B5 S4 for many years and absolutely love it. But I've been very lucky. 23 yrs old and holding up very well. So I have a special S4 account saving up for whenever I have a major problem. Looking forward to building an engine whenever it happens.

[@benjaminhughes3892]

I owned a b5 s4 for a while. They are great cars, and honestly most of the major components are pretty stout but absolutely everything else isn't They eat bushings, plastics, weird sensors. You absolutely have to do the timing and eventually turbos but once you go ko4 they are pretty good. A lot of them are 200k+ mileage and I've seen some 300k+ on original motors which says something for their build quality. The interiors, engines, and paint hold up pretty well. I currently own and have owned multiple DSM's. Both 2g eclipse gsx's. I love them too death and my current one is never leaving my ownership. I submitted it but for some reason it never built the profile. You have to learn them but they aren't that difficult to work on but they do break often.

[@markhadden353]

I’m currently working on trying to modify my 2011 BL1 Mazda 3 I-touring sedan 2.0L MZR non-skyactive 4-cyl. I know it’s not a MazdaSpeed3 but it’s what I was able to afford at the time and never owning a Mazda before. So not really looking for allot of power out of it as it’ll cost more to boost it over getting a MazdaSpeed3 so mostly just a little lower/miscellaneous stuff, wheels & tires, coilovers first AirRide down the road, intake, exhaust, duckbill spoiler, stereo system, front seats, interior things, detailed engine bay, etc etc.. So far I love my Mazda3 and it’s been good to me, No major issues yet

[@rjkStudios]

Coming from a Toyota guy / owner here out of utmost respect: "Love live DSM's!!!" 😎👍 Never owned one, but always thought they were awesome! I've always loved the 3000gt (honestly, I think the Dodge Stealth looks even better), and the 2nd gen Eclipse / Talon is so iconic from the early 2000's car scene.

[@sawyercrosby3710]

Alex, I normally agree with you. COMPLETELY disagree with you on the b5/c5 audis. I bought my A6 manual for $2800, put $2k into both maintenance and mods, tuned it and made 300whp. The engine is bulletproof even if some of the accessories are meh. When my accessory water pump blew I drove it 50 miles overheating without a loss in compression. The HG held up and is still good.

[@Ottobon]

Owning a Audi is like bragging about how your overweight wife is a good dancer. That isn't a insult but it will always be a uphill battle explaining it to other people.

[@Evzn.]

As someone who owned a 2g Eclipse can confirm they’re not for the faint of heart. A very niche community and the people can be great, but those cars spend more time on jack stands, tow trucks and in shops than on the road.

[@DylanG777]

I am 16 and recently got a bugeye WRX, I have no regrets lol i love driving it and even though is prolly gonna blow up in like a year idc

[@phantom4167]

keep on top of adding oil to it every week and you wont blow it up, plus its a good car habit to make. I got used to doing it for my Yukon, older engines slurp oil by the gallon

[@Jez4prez1]

hey, don't park it outside either. Put it in garage if possible when not using it. So the paint stays in good condition. Also do regular services and regular oil and filter changes (more oil and filter changes the better). Replace mechanical / engine parts per the proper mileage intervals as stated in the service / repair book. And never rev it high on cold engine. Let it warm up fully before you drive it even remotely hard. Bugeyes are going to become rarer and rarer moving forward. They're old cars now. So look after it so it lasts. What phantom said is correct also. If it's high mileage and burning oil then always top up the oil regularly (but never overfill it either). Check the levels once a week.

[@trippin_ninja]

As someone who once owned a '90 Talon TSi AWD it is so sad to see DSM's fading into obscurity. Makes me want to go find a clean 2nd gen to preserve.

[@datwokstaro_o1333]

If you do find a clean stock example lmk 😅

[@eastcoastken]

I'm rebuilding a 95

[@benjaminhughes3892]

I've got a clean 2g gsx in barcelona red pearl and I'm never selling it.

[@DasAutotheoriginal]

BMW E46s love seeing them modded but they have wayyy more problems than make them worth while. Same with the B4 A4 I have one and I’m keeping it stock because lowering it creates problems with alignment, the knuckles ware out faster etc. The cars pretty expensive to maintain if you don’t want to do the work yourself. I do love working the A4 b7 but there are definitely a lot more cons to working on them like the engine mount sits in the way of the starter and the starter’s burried, after 80k you need timing, to do a lot of jobs on the motor contains you needing to pull the motor or whole front end apart, the list goes on. There’s just things in places that could’ve been better thought out. From B7 to modern day a,s,RS Audis

[@eddieschwab864]

I'm not sure if the Pontiac Fiero is really that bad to work on. Granted all the modded ones I've ever seen that we're really crazy where second generation, but I've seen them with later-model 60-degree V6 in place of the 2.8, running a 3.9 out of a Impala or lacrosse which while they don't have much potential for modding specifically they have a lot more power out of the box and even something that doesn't have much modification capability but has more power is still a good place to start. Some of the others I've seen have late model 3800 V6 mounted in the back and compared to the 60-degree V6 there is a crap ton of modification potential for those. I am not likely to go for a Fiero simply because I prefer sedans and coupes, but if I was I would consider one or the other as a good option because although I love speed and fast cars and will handling cars have a condition where it's very difficult for me to pop the clutch and one person I know nearby that I take some inspiration from that has a Fiero has this sort of set-up specifically having started with a automatic car. However they have even worse issues than I do in terms of left foot for popping clutch. Nowadays one of the best cars out there to modify is any GM G-Body from 81 through 88. You can go from a V6 to a large V8 in those very easily with minimal hassle other than swapping appropriate supporting components such as A-frame mounts. Built my dream car starting with a V6 powered 83 Cutlass and dropped a 455 Rocket under the hood. Even with keeping the 455 relatively stock from how it was built originally, roughly 275 to 290 horsepower, still a massive upgrade considering that the 3.8 V6 had only 110 horsepower... certainly a great many guys have done similar with other engines or even other Oldsmobile engines and got a lot more power than even I have. But not so worried about power because it meets my objectives

[@38tech]

As a Hyundai guy I'm going to say the 3rd gen tiburon. When it popped off in 2003 it was insane and how did Hyundai do a V6 6spd. It was great, but.....176 HP and with any type of boost the ringlands failed. The suspension geometry was def not the greatest and they were heavy for what they were. The aisin 6 spd actually failed at some point and the V6 5 spd or even the 2.0 beta motor was a better choice to modify. Those 2.0 beta motors were closed deck, iron bottom and you could boost the shit out of. 😮

[@klaspeppar5619]

My Volvo V50 1.6D isn’t fun to work on. For those who don’t know the Volvo P12 V50 is built on a Ford platform (Focus) and the 1.6D is a “Peugeot engine”. The hood is small, the engine bay is tight, you need to take the headlights out to change a bulb or power steering fluid (the headlights are easily removable though, but it is hard to fill up the power steering fluid), the French have a different way of doing this so a lot of things are backwards and you have to disassemble the intake to get to the oil filter (same on the 2.4 N/A and D2).

[@jasonhenry2212]

I don't think the 3g eclipse is listed as a DSM. But I think it's close. Lol. 20" rims, coilovers, full body kit, tasteful wing, stereo and subs, all lights, cool air intake, cat back exhaust (can't do headers in my state or down pipes), cameras front and back, not big breaks but better calipers and bigger roter that were slotted and drilled. it's a Spyder and a manual.

[@slowwrx1049]

Damn doing bugeyes dirty 😢

[@DylanG777]

Ik lmao

[@Yan1nc]

As a owner of a DSM with 27 owners, i agree

[@chainringcalf]

Bad is cool. Working on cars is fun and what's a better reason to work on your can than it breaking?

[@HennyManTactics]

The fiero was that one game that was over hyped and nobody could admit it

[@trashbandit2449]

7:00 that is terrifyingly true. I see more sitting in fields than on the road

[@ARCarReviews5]

The VR4 and DSM are so fire honestly they seem like walking down struggle street but at least it was a good walk

[@jasonhenry2212]

I have to agree with you. My brother when on vacation drove a vr4. Now he is a great driver. Back then they were under rated cause it being v6 and not American. Just the time at the time. He hit the gas and got way more then he bargained for. A cop radared him at 93 mph around a 90 ° turn sideways. Pulled him over said it was the coolest thing he ever saw. He was lucky he didn't crash it. Best part was he never bad mouthed Japanese cars again lol.

[@ARCarReviews5]

@@jasonhenry2212 that’s a fire story I love it I definitely need to drive when hopefully it won’t be broken 😭

[@jasonhenry2212]

@@ARCarReviews5 I've always wanted to drive one to. When he drove it. It was almost brand new at the time he had 78 trans am with a rocket 402. Pearl white with gold bird and gold Honey comb rims.

[@Treaxvour]

This was actually by far the most fair video bashing in cars that suck to modify I've ever seen.

[@thenon-vapingsubie]

Alex, that look as you said “i’ll stay away from subaru… maybe” felt like you were talking directly at me 😂

[@AlexMartini.]

I was, how did you know?

[@thenon-vapingsubie]

@@AlexMartini. lucky guess i suppose 🫡

[@stevencrump3323]

I love my AWD DSM. There's a bunch of us in the Louisville, KY, southern IN area that have since pretty nice cars. My brother has a 400whp 90 AWD talon that we drove from NY back to KY...I think it was just too easy to bolt a gt35 size turbo onto these things and kids wouldn't maintain them then boom 💥 'unreliable' my 600 hp gsx gets rode hard and put up wet, runs like a champ still 😎🤘

[@DG_427]

I'm on a budget and own Audi B7. In Europe it's so easy to get parts for them, since you can find almost all parts from VW, Seat and Skoda. Compare same part from Seat and Audi and there is a huge difference.

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

The issue with the B5-6-7 is the interior is a joke , button fading, sun roof issue, glovebox, cup holder etc that easily break down. They don't handle well and the engines are not reliable. I had a few Audis and they were money pit, Subarus are better value for the money. At least manual Audi gearbox are pretty strong compared to the 5spd Subaru one. For the A1/A3/Polo/Golf GTI fans the Renault Sport Clio RS and Megane RS are the best value for the money. Reliable F4rt engines, cheap and amazing chassis. As usual Honda had to cheat to beat the Megane RS on the Nurburgring lol.

[@DG_427]

@@skippylegrandgourou2069 My interior is pretty much flawless, it's just about to pass 200k km. Agree with the handling though, heard that RS4 swaybars make a huge difference, especially the rear, we'll see in the future though.

[@SlightyGabbie]

I'm literally remaking one of the internal headlight wiring harnesses for my manual c5 2.7 allroad as I watch this video. I wouldn't recommend anyone by an Audi of this age unless you know what you're getting into and that includes deteriorating wiring insulation.

[@doctorhickz1400]

Alex we need a new car movie franchise, make it happen. I believe in ya

[@AlexMartini.]

It'll be a movie about heartbreak, coming of age, animals, and finding your true love, all while trying to figure out why a 15amp fuse keeps blowing in the 280Z your dad gave you. Turns out, the fuse only stays good if you're heart is pure. #romcom

[@96st206]

Kids don't know dsm because they didn't grow up with them. 18-24 yo olds probably grew up lusting after the Evo 10 or sti hatchback from FATF 4 or 370z.

[@brap_stu_tu_tu]

I have a 1984 Fiero 2m4 with 17,000 miles that I’m doing a 3800 series II supercharge swap on. Absolutely love the car. 🤟🏻

[@Smeedia]

Only good thing about the SVX was the Engine

[@caseycrowncc]

I have a subaru svx project car, and it is hard to modify. I know they get hot in the engine bay, but I never had an issue with overheating. The transmission is shit, but the manual swap isn't impossible since almost all subaru manual transmissions will bolt up into one. To find parts for one is hell, I have to put different Subarus parts on it or from completely different brands to modify. But the head turns I get when I drive a lowered SVX around town is amazing.

[@7sins979]

If we are going for a hood that you open then immediately close again we need to throw the z32 300zx in the ring. Anything more than an oil change or spark plugs pretty much necessitates pulling the intake manifold. Which is a long job the first time you do it. DSMs are pretty easy to work on but the build quality was not great to begin with so they fall apart pretty often. Although done right a 2gb eclipse is a thing of beauty.

[@lukehamilton4584]

Funny that you did the “what is a dsm” question at riverside cause I had my Dsm there! It was an orange eclipse and was next to my buddies sr20 swapped 240z. Did end up selling the eclipse tho very recently. Mine was actually pretty chill to work on, nothing to crazy to report. Swapping the turbo:easy. Redoing the fueling:easy finding someone to tune it: easy in fact the only thing that ever gave me trouble was things that I did or installed. In stock form, which mine was born stock GST when I got it, never gave me a single problem

[@trunks6367]

My dad and I both own a DSM he's got a eagle talon TSI and passed on his 1997 rs to me with stage 1 420a but sad to see no t many people know about these cars there a work art and can be v8 killer if you them right overall the DSM community is hella underated.

[@adamhayden5152]

Really happy for you and your family Alex. It’s super cool that you also have gelly and dakoko on occasionally too. Those boys need your help! You gotta be their sprit guide!

[@AlexMartini.]

ILL DO IT. I swear

[@Sk33ter]

Could you do a video like this, but best cars to modify?

[@slfrules1]

woo woo! Clicked for the 300zx, 3000gt and Subi hate! Ofc wanna drive one Audi; buy two. Loved DSMs growing up, too bad how time is doing them. Been watching Jafromobile fix some up

[@jacobasuncion3132]

Ngl even though there unreliable I would still want a second gen Eclipse GSX that has been my dream tuner car

[@hyenaman007]

Thoroughly enjoyed this ❤

[@plus3943]

Owing a first gen mr2 is such a pain in the ass, its hard to work on because the engine and exhaust placement is.. interesting, parts are hard to find and if you can find the right part its usually something that isnt stocked by typical parts stores anymore and when it is the part is expensive. But its always worth it when i can take the roof off and go for a drive down some twisty roads. The need to put your foot down thru corners and the go-kart like handling is addicting

[@plus3943]

My favorite thing about the car is taking people on a spirited drive and watching them either have the time of their lives or just scare the hell out of them

[@craigsoares2111]

Fieros are actually great to modify ask how I know. You can 3800 supercharge em, can do c4 corvette 12 inch rotors for brakes, 84-87 handle ok if you install a rear sway bar and don’t let out on the throttle when going into a corner put down into a the throttle, 88’s are great you get a tri link suspension which means barely any oversteer. Don’t need power steering cause the front end is light enough just get the wheels rolling and you can turn it with one hand with a greased front end for steering and suspension pieces.

[@NatVirgo]

Have fun changing the alternator on an mr2 (don’t ask me how I know) also fitment industries really needed you.

[@griffins750]

My list for cars not to buy and mod: literally any SAAB, Subarus (honestly just leave them stock, it’s where they’re the happiest and will make you the happiest ), 80/90s front engine Porsches (similar situation to the Audis, just really expensive and complex to work on/maintain, so if you’ve got money and time then have at it, if you don’t then just stay away). Datsun Z from the 240z to the Z32… Amazing cars under the right circumstances but beyond that they can be a pain in the ass. Toyota Celica GT4 ST205, three words “Super Strut Suspension” it’s a massive pain in the ass to work on and it’s a wear item on these cars, meaning if you own the car long enough you will inevitably have to replace them once if not twice… I’ll update this as I think of things.

[@gracerx]

This is funny, i just saw a SVX that has had a transmission swap, it actually looks like they STI trans swapped it.

[@GojiPoe]

Yay more Subaru slander so I can get one cheap because new owners will be scared to keep them around! Keep at it Alex!

[@boengel5342]

He's definitely correct about what's in fields in Wisconsin 😂😂

[@AnthroGearhead]

The SVX is a beast in the Wangan Maxi Tune serie

[@briangarrard4229]

Drives me absolutely nuts when people refer to 3000GT as DSM. It's not. However, as a 1st gen VR4 owner, I do not disagree with what you had to say about them.

[@Save_the_Stick_Shifts]

Dodge Stealth? Maybe lumped in there?

[@idontgotagun9867]

Me and my dad have B5 S4’s, his makes 600whp and stuff for him gets expensive fast. They’re reliable if you don’t overdue mods and take care of maintenance. Alex is right when it comes to a lot of plastic parts and tubing going bad, that’s the main issue with B5’s

[@TomahawkLabs]

The EG33 engine is also not a common motor despite being an EJ20 with 2 extra cylinders.

[@chewbaccapew5705]

*laughs* *in* *4.6* *v8*..... *sobs* *uncontrollably*

[@Ottobon]

I'm out of the market so i don't really care, first two mentioned hit specific place with me. The SVX is one of the nicest cars i have ever driven, yeah this is about modifying but the fact its as cheap as it is with the history it has is criminal, i suppose it filters some because its one of the rare mixes of Japanese Italian and German, sounds like some sort of bad alternate wwii ending but its a really nice car, one of the best examples out of even worse idea Jaguars that is exciting yet comfortable at same time, too rare a thing honestly. The transmissions fail but there are plenty of manual swaps to go off, honestly my biggest gripe is how important the presence of the interior is to the whole experience and the fact not fwd vs awd, but if the interior is the right shade of sandy beige that sells giugiaro intent, or a grey/white version that betrays it, that matters more then anything on them in my humble opinion. Fiero, way more of a MR2 guy, and following that more of a second gen Corvair guy if i had to think of something similar, but the Fiero has no issues with performance credentials if you crack into it, its just not a car anyone will want for so long that investing in one as anything other then a engineering product or toy makes sense. Alex is at least the later the better with them but anything V6 and you are good. If you want to make a 350-400+hp garage built and reliable enough near 1 tonne Mid Engine demon its probably easiest way besides 2GR swaps on MR2s....Or if you are a wizard blow all that out the water with V8 Corvairs that stick velocity stacks in your ears, but those aren't even in modern scene so who cares besides my boomer butt. The Audi cope is always Cope just stop trying to make Audis from later then 1990 that aren't on lease relevant. 3000GT is alright DSM more like understeer into a tree.

[@loosecannon9301]

Fiero was junk from the get go

[@jasonhenry2212]

True. But those sometimes are the best to modify. Cause no one sees you coming in one of those. Of course the car would need a lot of work. But I think it would be an amazing car if done rite.

[@btownballer27]

It was designed out of passion but developed 100% out of compromise and parts bin. Great attempt on paper but GM hated how much it was going to cost so they slashed the budget to absolutely nothing essentially.

[@loosecannon9301]

Thats fair 👌 the rotary had a whole ass company bet on it so I can see where GM was going

[@btownballer27]

@Marc McCumber speaking of rotary..... yeah I have one. It's like owning horse that only likes kicking you in the nuts. But you can never anticipate when it's going to.

[@loosecannon9301]

I used to have a 12a rotary rx7 life got in the way for money so the car had to go unfortunately 😐 but you're right tho it's a bomb that you don't know how to diffuse

[@DarkWolfWRX]

R56 Mini Cooper S. I am a firm believer if you take car of a car, it will take care of you....Unless its an R56 Mini Cooper S. It will try to kill itself every chance it has. Least mine did.

[@WaySydeBeats]

It’s really hard to find a SVX where I stay here in Virginia. They are really unique though. VIR hoodie looking good Alex😎😎😎 hope you come to hyperfest this year! Hopefully you can check out my civic next time you and the Homies are around. Y’all have a good one!

[@ryantheguitarguy2359]

B5 S4 owner here and regardless of this video.....I love it to absolute death lol

[@datwokstaro_o1333]

Currently own a big turbo 95 Talon, and I can tell ya it’s more than a pain in the butt especially here in Wisco. But I love the danm thing to death and plan to keep it alive for as long as I’m alive even if that’s means a few busted knuckles every couple weeks 😂❤️

[@alexandrasvulfgang1205]

I'm curious as to why you didn't include the Dodge Stealth with the 3000GT, but lumped the Talon and Eclipse together after.

[@CaptainTexas92]

What sucks is all the clout chasers buying a VR4 or four wheel steer prelude or any other high tech JDM car they can’t fix driving up the cost way high for the people who can/would fix them.

[@matouskolator40]

I saw one Pontiac fiero with a giant single turbo dominate a drag strip yesterday xd

[@zstrode.8953]

There's 2 dsm guys in my town, and both are over 2000 hp driving on the street to this day 😂

[@oldhunterraziel5327]

Sold my 99 GSX for a VR4 but wasnt my worst car swap. Went from a Cressida to a Caviler 😅

[@AboodyMoursel]

The MK3 Focus ST. I own one of these piles and i must say, been the worst financial decision ive ever made lol. Almost every single one will be plagued with Ringland failure in Cylinder 4 because of their weak ass pistons from Ford. Once you go FBO and try boosting with it, you're in for a terrible time. Oh, and also, they eat spark plugs. Every oil change to second oil change, check your sparkies, theyre always usually burnt. 🙃

[@evanarnold3663]

2021 wrx owner here. I’m pretty sure any mention of Subaru “___” means all of us 🤣

[@Tieaga]

I purposefully stay away from cars hard to work on but I want a lot of them. Currently I own a 97 Blazer and a 90 Miata but I'm hungry for pizza and Doritos and no one is going to convince me not to buy them

[@stephenclark6961]

I'm impressed the whole list isn't just Subaru.

[@chillwill405]

We love our rides but they all gave a price ❤

[@thatoneguy985]

I just bought a C6 corvette. Love it

[@SteezzyAsian]

The svx flat 6 is a pretty goated engine swap for suabrus in the aussie community

[@liquidfiretibby]

You see so many DSMs in fields because the owners took their cranks for a walk and just left them there

[@CyrikDub]

@4:29 As a current Audi owner, I agree 🤣

[@synapticbit]

At the same time… as an Audi owner… it hurt. 😢 as in a “the truth hurts” kind of way LOL

[@Averagevenator]

No it doesn’t mean “fire” in Italian, it means “proud”

[@duomaxwell5807]

Ive worked on all these cars...he ain't lying...

[@willriley1619]

There is an old saying. If you want a reliable Audi buy a Volvo but if you want a fast Volvo buy an Audi. Although Volvos aren't as reliable as they once were but the saying is still probably true.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Simple formula really, unpopular cars are hard to modify, cause no one knows anything about them, and luxury german cars are tedious, cause to make these complex vehicles profitable they shorted on quality components. Frankly powertrain modification is a rich mans game anyhow. Even if you got the easiest powertrain to make power still costs thousands and hours of work to do “right”, and you still can fkkk it up and blow an engine

[@Shim_Shack_Studio]

Diamond Star Motors... Smh. I have had a few Eclipses, I love them but wouldn't recommend them haha.

[@JCollins38]

Not gonna lie after owning my frs i get the subaru right away being on this list Thay being said i want another either because im dumb or stubborn 😅 but that car was the best handling car ive driven

[@trunks6367]

For anyone who doesn't know what DSM stands for diamond-star motors

[@gabrielmadison9316]

Is it bad that i want to buy a suburu svx

[@AlexMartini.]

We all enjoy things that hurt us.

[@oler777]

DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5

[@relatablehabitat7771]

Wait how close are you to 200k again???

[@JoeNotExotic003]

Huge 🫢🫢🫢 He misspelled Pontiac fiero…….

[@AngstyAutoCG3]

My 2001 Honda accord (my profile pic) is a pain to work due to extreme lack of aftermarket support

[@shannacollins4741]

Dude there is so much aftermarket support for your car it ain't funny what are you talking about every Honda has aftermarket parts so what you are trying to say is a 92 CRX has parts but your early 2000s Accord doesn't ? LMFAO

[@waterloo123100]

@@shannacollins4741 F23’s Don’t have aftermarket support like a H or B series. You have to make your own turbo kit for it.

[@AngstyAutoCG3]

@@shannacollins4741 basic stuff yes but turbo kits, lower control arms and a pretty big list of other items have to be custom made

[@mattaiiuud7878]

240sx. I look at it the wrong way and it decides to break

[@AlexMartini.]

What's in your S chassis?

[@mattaiiuud7878]

@@AlexMartini. mostly stock ka engine with around 276,000.

[@acevett06]

I had an eagle talon TSI and DSM is diamond star motors.

[@caboose6411]

I want an svx, but only if I had the money to modify it and swap the engine and trans. I’m getting a 2013 bmw 328i and I have no clue if it’s good to modify but it’s original engine blew and it’s getting a brand new engine