[{"id": 15467876, "authorName": "2014LTDLTZ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2014ltdltz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yay, another first comment!\n\nNice looking specimen here - looks to be in good shape. Whenever I see these, I can't help but think they all deserve a supercharged 3.8 transplant. \n\nCan someone knowledgeably comment: weren't the 1988 models built with a revised front suspension which improved handling? Or was that reserved only for the Formula model?\n\nGLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725408371, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15467927, "authorName": "Jdimora", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdimora/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by Jdimora", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725408782, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15467956, "authorName": "GopherBroke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gopherbroke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2014LTDLTZ\r\n\r\nNot an expert here but there are many who are who can chime in. From what I have learned from previous auctions if you want a Fiero GT this is the year to get for the many suspension improvements.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725408994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468045, "authorName": "ticktown", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ticktown/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is my favorite spec for a Fiero. No sunroof, no wing, three pedals and 1988. What a great car.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1725409830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468137, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own 4 of them all are 88 and all are GTs the other ones i have are just much lower mileage", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725410720, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468140, "authorName": "greg2002", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg2002/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GopherBroke Yes, you are correct. Again, just when they get the car all sorted out, they stop production. I bought an '88 GT used, from the original owner. It was a great car, soooo much fun. And the SoCal Fiero club is a great group of people.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725410803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468192, "authorName": "StypeJag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stypejag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why doesn't a/c blow cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725411139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468392, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it, the performance sound switch \ud83d\ude06. Just made me remember some had the speakers in the head rest \ud83d\ude0a. This is a beautiful GT and I love the wing delete \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffb", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725413240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15468402, "authorName": "jsadamski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsadamski/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by jsadamski", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725413316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15468682, "authorName": "puebla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/puebla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Recommended book: https://www.amazon.com/Fiero-Pontiacs-Potent-Mid-Engine-Sports/dp/0895864878. GLQTA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725416908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15469246, "authorName": "Notgonnagiveit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notgonnagiveit/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Notgonnagiveit", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725432216, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15469488, "authorName": "BigTaco", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigtaco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Pontiac really figured these out by the final model year, especially in GT trim. What a beauty", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725450243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470312, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "actually...the 1988 model suspension, brakes and related stuff was the \"original\" stuff designed for the Fiero back for the 1984 debut...but it cost too much so GM bean counters mandated cheap existing \"parts bin\" stuff from the caviler or other budget models. That's why the 1988 models handle and drive better...but replacement brakes, wheel bearing hubs, shocks, etc cost a bit more as well.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725460952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15470456, "authorName": "Xicor37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xicor37/", "bidAmount": 5137, "content": "$5,137 bid placed by Xicor37", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725462393, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15470481, "authorName": "Xicor37", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/xicor37/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bright Red on Beechwood 88 GT 5sp. My fav. Slicktop and spoiler delete are a bonus. \r\ndoes the power lumber still work? The bags on these have a tendency to dry rot and crack.\r\nReally wish the undercarriage hadn't been rattle canned...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725462544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15478497, "authorName": "Spineyfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spineyfish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car and the right model year. Only downside on this one is all of the \u201clipstick\u201d applied to the underside of the car which makes it very hard to evaluate. Might scare some serious buyers away. \r\nDo you have any photos of the undercarriage before it was touched up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725503102, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15483278, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "don't worry about Fiero under carriages...it's a full space frame with composite body...heavy steel...not a unibody.\r\n\r\nUnless this was a former U-boat, don't worry about rust...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725560902, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15487643, "authorName": "classiccarguysfresno", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classiccarguysfresno/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by classiccarguysfresno", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725574976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15492139, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#xicor37 The original bags on Lumbars are long gone", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725643197, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15492181, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#spineyfish Its had minor illinois surface rust, i had to clean it up and paint because i have a lift in my garage. The car was always garaged and already was very clean.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725643312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15500037, "authorName": "bryanf", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bryanf/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What can you tell us about the non-functional air conditioning? Thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725722823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15505463, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725754793, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15505465, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#bryanf Im pretty sure it just needs to be recharged", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725754835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15513338, "authorName": "ncc.1959", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ncc.1959/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by ncc.1959", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725879018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15521370, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Odie\nThe 84-87 Fiero used Chevette front suspension and brake hardware, and Citation front for the rear\u2026as for not worrying about rust\u2026there are plenty of items underneath a Fiero to worry about, such as coolant tubes, fuel tank and lines, brake lines, suspension pieces, and all sorts of fasteners, etc.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725964849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15522551, "authorName": "sledcaddie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sledcaddie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You just purchased this in 2024. Why are you selling it already? You were interested enough to buy it. What is causing you to sell it already?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1725979772, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15523302, "authorName": "fieroguy86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieroguy86/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by fieroguy86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725985268, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15523791, "authorName": "Hripsimecorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hripsimecorvette/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Hripsimecorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725987977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15525087, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Because i found one with 690 miles after and now i have 4 of them. On top of that i just bought a ferrari on BAT (look at my profile) which needs to be garaged as well. So one of my 4 fieros had to go. 2 of them are super low mileage and one is custom 3800 car. Which leaves me with no choice to sale this red one. Nothing is wrong with this car its original paint beauty", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725992100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15525139, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fhawk well as you can see its clean!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725992282, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15525256, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some of the upgrades: \r\nNew speakers \r\nNew headliner\r\nNew headlight motors\r\nSomehow it has goodyear eagle gts mint condition and soft\r\nNew fluids throughout", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725992483, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15525458, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@allen4433\r\nIt\u2019s definitely clean underneath.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1725993075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15525565, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "California smog certificate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725993341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15525593, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Smog certificate", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1725993424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526173, "authorName": "obiwanjacobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obiwanjacobi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is some RARE GOODS. Fun facts: \n\nPontiac made 370,000 Fieros, but only 6,848 of those were '88 GTs like this. In addition to that rarity, this model includes exclusive features available only on last-year GTs: \n\n- 1 of 1,267 with driver's inflatable lumbar seat\n\n- 1 of 1,736 with factory gold wheels\n\n- 1 of 1,416 with \"Beechwood\" interior color\n\nOther '88 GT stats: \n\n- 1 of 1,349 without optional (but common) rear spoiler\n\n- 1 of 2,072 with \"Performance Sound\" (factory under-dash subwoofer)\n\n- 1 of 2,607 painted \"Bright Red\" (most popular color)\n\n- 1 of 2,937 without optional (but popular) sunroof\n\nShe's a beauty! GLWTS !!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1725994938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15526590, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fhawk unibody rust is the concern...which does not apply to the Fiero. \r\n\r\nAny other rust is easy bolt off-bolt on replacement. BTW, coolant tubes are all stainless steel...except the one tube between engine and firewall...but there is an aftermarket SS version available. The tank might be plastic...I don't know. Suspension pieces are heavy steel...brake lines are easy cheap DIY if needed...etc... \r\n\r\nI owned an 88 Formula, but I know nothing...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1725996215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15528874, "authorName": "fieroguy86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieroguy86/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@allen4433, I want to be you when I grow up, lol. 4 Fieros and a Ferrari sounds nice. Too bad you have to let this gem go. Beauty of a car, wish I could buy it. GLWA!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726002417, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15529488, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Odie\nI had a 12 year old 85 GT from the rust belt, and it was awful to work on anything under the car. Now that I live in the south, I personally have no desire to buy anything with a rusty undercarriage, and would much rather a clean well cared for car such as this Fiero here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1726004286, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530567, "authorName": "filachka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/filachka/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by filachka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15530596, "authorName": "Squirrel94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirrel94/", "bidAmount": 10550, "content": "$10,550 bid placed by Squirrel94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007087, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15530616, "authorName": "Hripsimecorvette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hripsimecorvette/", "bidAmount": 11200, "content": "$11,200 bid placed by Hripsimecorvette", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007127, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15530674, "authorName": "Squirrel94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirrel94/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Squirrel94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007269, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15530717, "authorName": "Squirrel94", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/squirrel94/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/10/24 for $11,500 to Squirrel94", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007390, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15530772, "authorName": "obiwanjacobi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/obiwanjacobi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this seems like highway robbery compared to recent sales. Well bought @Squirrel94. Enjoy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1726007546, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530828, "authorName": "allen4433 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allen4433/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone stole it! Congratulations", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1726007724, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530833, "authorName": "Fhawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fhawk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m confused\u20262 85s with automatics sold in the last 2 weeks for $12k\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1726007744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15530951, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @allen4433; and congrats @Squirrel94 on your 1st BaT win!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726008257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15533470, "authorName": "0die", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/0die/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "went home for the day...missed the deal of the week. congrats on an excellent buy.\n\nsold for less than half the comparable 86 GT recently. And an 88 is worth double any comparable 84-87 model IMO.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1726060361, "type": "comment"}]