Fiero Formula vs Supercharged MR2: 30 Years Later 

Totally agree. My dad talked me out of buying a fiero when I was a kid. Warned me that they break down all the time. I wish I had bought it as it was the formula and has skyrocketed in price! Build what you love, love what you build. Even if it is my ion redline....

but you do favor the fiero, you may not notice it, but it IS Fiero biased. I'm biased towards rotaries, if you were comparing this to a FC, no contest for me. I liked both the Fiero and MR2 back in the day. I'd take the MR2 even though I had a thing for Pontiacs, like Trans Ams (blame Knight Rider? Smokey and the Bandit? NASCAR Trans Ams in the IROC series?), and the 70s land yacht Pontiac I owned. Its ok, you like the Fiero a bit better. You prefer the sound, seating position, etc. For me, the exterior of the MR2 won the battle for me, and the rest of it is a bit moot. Both shifters were terrible in your video. Both interiors are extremely outdated and look cheap (compare them both to an FC RX7 that came out in 86). People can love what they love, and good for them. You love both of them with what seems a slight Fiero lean, nothing wrong with it. That isn't a negative, it is personal taste. You wouldn't own both cars if you didn't have passion for them both. The whole 'from a company their dad told them to like' ... pretty shitty place to go, attacking/being overly defensive and claiming everyone who gives you criticism is a fanboy is not the best path to take. I used to troll an obnoxious anti-rotary person that talked out of their ass all the time and would fall apart with any evidence or actual research and links brought against them ... but in the end, feeding into that negativity is as bad for us doing it for even what feels like a 'good reason'. The more we foster negativity in our thoughts and actions, the more it festers within us. And, you can think of what I wrote the same as you probably should think of those that are irking you ... "that's like, your opinion, man", smile, and move on with more positive thoughts and actions; becuase fuck em; and me for that matter ;)

​@@zakuraayame5091 I welcome criticism. Most of the people with negative comments are fine with me. There are just a few fanboys in the comments and they stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

Either one will do it. I had an 88 MR2 NA, 5 speed, T-tops, black. Had the weird oval wheels. 4AGE was great for the day. Now I've got ze swapped Probe Gt, with Maf swap. Dohc v6s gotta love em.

'87 MR2 owner here, my daily for over a year now and I've spent plenty of hours pulling it apart and putting it together so I'm pretty well acquainted with it. Love the car and never want to let it go, but Fieros interest me hella. I'd really like to grab a manual factory 2.8L V6 one or even pick up a shell and drop a nice V8 in it. Interior is so fucking cool, and I'm absolutely entranced by the mid engine layout so another 80's MR car would be super cool to have. And I'd like to take it in a different direction than my MR2 - I've been building that for corners and handling, with only some light power mods in mind for the near future, but if I had a Fiero I'd like to make it a legitimately fast car in a straight line.

lol, the X-11 was a cool nimble little thing. Zest soap , " "For the first time in your life, feel really clean." ... still a great product line today, while both the Fiero & Citation are no more. greetings.

Fieros Engine noise is a drug-addictive

hi i’m thinking of buying one and i’m like 6 foot and idk it i’m to big for one what do you think ?

I have a 86 2M6 with GT suspension. i love it.

Did ya buy it?

89 GT V6 with T-Tops, is the Fiero Holy Grail...

@@godchi1dvonsteuben770 89?

@@pimpHO87 lol! My bad, I don't look down when I type anymore, musta been over one space too far with my right hand. 87, 88 GT's are what I meant. Thank you for the correction though, boss! Have a blessed night 😊! Latr...

Thanks, Lloyd

Any time, friend

I bet that Firebird is a lot of fun. Looking back I definitely wish I'd gone with a V8. The main reason I opted for an LQ1 is because it's the same block as the 2.8, so I thought it would be a simple drop-in. Man, was I ever wrong. The project took 3 and a half years. Thanks for your comment!

Sure ya do

Yeah okay bud🤣

Why y’all doubting ?

I loved the notchback. The fastback, not so much. I think style-wise, the notchback has aged better than the fastback, but that's just mho.

Thanks, friend

Thanks!

I have a Blue 86 2M6 SE.

The Formula looks so good in white. I hope you two have lots of quality time.

Yes! That's what driving my Formula felt like, driving a souped-up go-kart. So much fun!

What car did you end up trading it in for?

I traded it for a 1989 Dodge Colt 3 door hatchback. That was back when Dodge/Chrysler was partnered with Mitsubishi and the Colt was a rebadged Mirage. That car was so reliable I only changed the oil and put tires on it. I drove that car until I finished college and then I bought a Eagle Talon Tsi AWD. @@MicklowFilms

If you get one, lemme know what you think!

Ever seen a 1970's Triumph TR7 the style was borrowed in both accounts.

I LOVED my '88 black Formula. Sheer heaven, when it was running right.

3800sc swap the fiero!!!!

Thanks! I'm working on another vid for the newest addition to the family.

Thanks! If you've been up to Beaver Lake, you can see some nice shots of it in the next video.

Shame you had to sell it. The SVO is a lot of fun when the boost kicks in at 3000 RPM. There's a guy around here I see driving his black one and I always get a little jealous.

Rip that 2.8 out and install the 3.8 SC :)

Give me a 88 GT or Formula with a Buick 3800 SC dropped in it. Good times.

It could also be stretched shifter cables which is to check and adjust first before dipping further into the car. Common issue with the fiero after a few years.

I'm willing to try it, but what kind of video can I do now that I've talked about both of my cars?

I agree, your monotone and timing comedically is brilliant

Just film the next maintenance. Run an oil change or something. I'm sure something will make itself apparent. RU-vid commenteers will certainly guide you if you let them. Hah

Your wish has been granted.

It was indeed the shift linkage cables. They had to replace them. Way more expensive than it should have been.

I would love to have a muscle car. A '78 Firebird with a 400 in it would be awesome. What do you drive? I see a Fox body in your pic.

I had an 88 Fiero, 4 Cylinder, manual transmission in the mid 90’s to early 2000s. I remember at that time people made fun of me for driving a Fiero. It still was one of the most fun cars I have ever owned. It ended up getting flooded in a storm and was totaled. That 4 cylinder engine was a dog, but the handling was amazing. They had that car sorted out by 88. I just acquired an 85 MR2 that needs some love, and I am anxious to get it back on the road. I love the body lines and interior of the MR2. The hard lines remind me of some type of space ship.

lucky. they’re so hard to find (the supercharged one)

I bought an 88 supercharged last year in good shape. You are right on about the attention it draws. Everywhere I drive I get windows rolling down followed by a big thumbs up, and people yelling “I love your Toyota”, etc from all kinds of angles. Occasionally I get the “I love your Porsche” from someone but I let it slide. Love the car.

@@oldmercedesdiesel hilarious, I had an 01 Syper as well and that got confused for a Porsche way more than my AW11 did

For sure. I wish we'd gotten a few more model years of it.

Mine burned up because mechanic messed up Distributor.

@@dontrustwhiteyevery1 rip

@@maytagveneno9653 You mean the mechanic, I hope. Probably had the distributor thrown on top of his coffin like the hook in Candyman.

I'd love to drive one of those Saturn Sky Redlines.

@David C. yea i know it was jus a joke, i really like both cars

I wanna drive it!