Here's Everything THat's Broken On My Cheap Fiat 500 Abarth (EXPENSIVE PARTS!)

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  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen Před 4 lety +314

    I think a nice touch would be the Wizard's office becoming progressively more luxurious every time Hoovie sits down in there.

    • @RustOnWheels
      @RustOnWheels Před 4 lety +36

      With ‘customer of the month’ hall of fame picture frames, every one of Hoovie.

    • @talbertobarbossa75
      @talbertobarbossa75 Před 4 lety +21

      In a couple years he'll have marble floors and gold sconces like Scarface.

    • @pianofry1138
      @pianofry1138 Před 4 lety +3

      Yeah like every 100 dollars Hoovie spends he puts a dollar on the wall. Within a year he'd probably have the room covered.

    • @bkowa0921
      @bkowa0921 Před 3 lety +2

      This is the best idea ever.

    • @BigGroupHug
      @BigGroupHug Před 2 lety

      Two years later and they're super chummy now.
      They're both making a pile of money and seem to have a healthy relationship.

  • @justing7110
    @justing7110 Před 4 lety +778

    *Wizard* “What a cute little car” *smiles in dollar signs*

    • @user-wg7nw3mh2e
      @user-wg7nw3mh2e Před 4 lety +27

      mechanic loves when his customer buys a FIAT.... surprise!

    • @Overkillautoperf
      @Overkillautoperf Před 4 lety +28

      Dude see's $dollar$ sign's everytime he see's Tyler pull up thinking to himself "my cash cows arrived" lol loves

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 Před 4 lety +9

      Can't imagine what Scotty would have said about that. 😂 He could be his typical "It's FCA so it's crappy endless money pit".
      Me: But Scotty isn't it cute? It's smaller than a Yaris and more nimble and fun to throw around.
      Scotty: It's still FCA crap...
      Me: ....

    • @JohnCiaccio
      @JohnCiaccio Před 4 lety +6

      He just hit buy button when Hoovie pulled in with a Fiat.

    • @stgotzov
      @stgotzov Před 4 lety +12

      Did any of you guys ever driving Abarth in yours life. I bet no one. So how you know that this particular car is a piece of shit. Actually this is one , I mean Fiat 500 is one of most reliable car that they ever made. Especially Abarth on top of that is most fun to drive, than any big piece of metal with V8 that produced in USA, with some exception of course.

  • @ModifyBoost
    @ModifyBoost Před 4 lety +56

    I’m a Fiat/Alfa technician here in Long Island NY. These cars, I’ve learned, are not that bad at all (the ones that get beat up seem to have less problems than the ones that don’t). 2013 is the best model year to get. It has the most free flowing exhaust from the factory. When it comes to working on them, they really aren’t that bad. Once the front clip comes off everything is practically right there in easy reach

    • @Manny-lc1mf
      @Manny-lc1mf Před rokem

      Hello, would you say the 2016 500x is reliable. And what problems could i expect that vehicle to have

    • @alessandroserrao9422
      @alessandroserrao9422 Před rokem +4

      Fiat gets negatively raved for no reason. They are not inferior to late Toyotas. They are actually pretty well made. There's no american made Fiat engine.

    • @Commentator541
      @Commentator541 Před 21 dnem +1

      @@Manny-lc1mfAbsolutely not. 500 is reliable because it is dead simple. x l and all the derivatives of that ancient punto platform are not unreliable pwr say, but are not simple either and you will have a hard time finding a reputable affordable mechanic not to mention the parts are not dirt cheap like in the eu

  • @claya91
    @claya91 Před 4 lety +129

    "I bought the cheapest Fiat 500 Abarth"
    *Gasps in Scotty Kilmer*

    • @alejandroromero5092
      @alejandroromero5092 Před 4 lety +16

      Endless money pit

    • @martimalvesdelima6536
      @martimalvesdelima6536 Před 4 lety +2

      @@alejandroromero5092 Just like 12 years old PORSCHEs :D

    • @breakfast-burrito
      @breakfast-burrito Před 4 lety +7

      I can hear his screaming echoing now.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 4 lety +10

      Rev up your lemons!!!

    • @VortechBand
      @VortechBand Před 4 lety +4

      @@alejandroromero5092 My 2008 Grande Punto has probably less than 1000 in services on it to date :D The normal wear and tear mostly, and one head gasket change for a grand sum of 120 at a garage. Did the entire front suspension myself - it's quite fun to work on this one, as everything is quite easily accessible and there's plenty of room.

  • @corvettekro818
    @corvettekro818 Před 4 lety +331

    The E63.... fuel pumps are fine... otherweise it wouldn't run. Check the power connection on the fuelpump assembly, its under the rear right seat.... very easy acces and these connection corrode over time. If one fuel pump connection is bad, the car will start fine, but under load it will lack fuel if one pump has bad connection.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +4

      Corvette Kro Is there a reason there are two fuel pumps?

    • @Ryukachoo
      @Ryukachoo Před 4 lety +1

      Offering my upvote so this gets to the top

    • @wannaberacecardriver
      @wannaberacecardriver Před 4 lety +2

      @@JDMHaze it's just better for higher horsepower cars to have 2, to ensure clean gas and good pressure

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety

      Wannabe Racecar Driver I figured it was something performance related probably due to the speed of the fuel delivery and the ignition

    • @discerningmind
      @discerningmind Před 4 lety

      At times one of the pumps can be a "Lift" pump. Fuel tank design can have something to do with it. I'm wondering if the second pump is also a fail safe to get back home?

  • @alexhill828
    @alexhill828 Před 4 lety +602

    Wizard: " Shift knob is $300"
    Me looking at one on eBay for $50 "hmmm"

    • @AllanWorks
      @AllanWorks Před 4 lety +147

      yea, i call bullshit on his prices.

    • @the3rdbestnikkashopinyoura540
      @the3rdbestnikkashopinyoura540 Před 4 lety +192

      Those alligator boots are not going to pay for themselves.

    • @mikestous4114
      @mikestous4114 Před 4 lety +53

      Me looking at one on ebay for 13.82 WTF Alex. ;)

    • @alexhill828
      @alexhill828 Před 4 lety +24

      @@mikestous4114 Just said $50 because its a nice round number. And not all of them are exactly the same

    • @dillonh321
      @dillonh321 Před 4 lety +11

      Maybe he is including the handbrake?

  • @thegirthquake8574
    @thegirthquake8574 Před 4 lety +394

    I love how he's spending $300 to replace the knob with an OEM one when he can just get a nice aftermarket one for less and screw it on himself.
    Silly Tyler.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 Před 4 lety +8

      uh, a JUNKYARD?????????????????

    • @charliethompson2109
      @charliethompson2109 Před 4 lety +30

      $300 sounds more dramatic

    • @tomingebrigtsen8976
      @tomingebrigtsen8976 Před 4 lety +36

      Not just the knob, whole shifter assembly

    • @xidropkillzx3246
      @xidropkillzx3246 Před 4 lety +6

      Tom Ingebrigtsen he could get a short shifter setup with a shifter included lmao

    • @bmh67wa
      @bmh67wa Před 4 lety +18

      @@gertraba4484, good luck finding an Abarth 500 in the junkyard in the U.S.

  • @darrylroederer2680
    @darrylroederer2680 Před 4 lety +18

    Every time I see the interior of that Fiat on one of your videos, I have flashbacks of that old Volkswagen commercial with the guy with the thick of German accent saying it's time to unpimp the ride.

  • @Ben_Mayall
    @Ben_Mayall Před 4 lety +1006

    I’m getting ready for the annoying way he says Abarth.

    • @revmaynardd
      @revmaynardd Před 4 lety +58

      @@user-vn7ky2xr1x I'm American and think how he says it is dumb too. I pronounce it ''uh-barth''. The way he says it makes me cringe.

    • @1234kre
      @1234kre Před 4 lety +13

      A-barth

    • @endiejunior
      @endiejunior Před 4 lety +3

      👍👍👍

    • @abdullah79195
      @abdullah79195 Před 4 lety +42

      Don’t forget the way he squeals weeeezard

    • @kway745
      @kway745 Před 4 lety +35

      7:54 Correct.

  • @georgekaritzis2374
    @georgekaritzis2374 Před 4 lety +33

    A couple of grand for two new fuel pumps ....
    Big smile breaks out on the Wizards face !
    Meanwhile back home Ellie notices her Barbie jeeps engine check light is on ...

  • @ewencameron1168
    @ewencameron1168 Před 4 lety +8

    My wife has had an Abarth Tourismo from new (now 4 years old) and my son has a standard 2009 1.2 litre Fiat 500 which has done over 140,000 miles (he is the 4th owner). He needed a new fuel injector the other day as it was running lumpy, but aside from the outside door handles which seem to break fairly often they seem pretty reliable.

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri Před 4 lety +182

    Imagine getting your Fiat 500 repossessed. That's beyond broke.

    • @danbenson5147
      @danbenson5147 Před 4 lety +7

      That shot had my ass DYING. BRO YOU HAVE A CAR GET A FUCKING JOB LOL.

    • @KrustyKlown
      @KrustyKlown Před 4 lety +3

      an end of Life Event

    • @vidguy007
      @vidguy007 Před 4 lety +3

      It may be the only way to get rid of a Fiat.

    • @cdbtheclaw
      @cdbtheclaw Před 4 lety +2

      @@vidguy007 If you want to get rid of a Fiat just drive around for a few miles and the car will get rid of itself.

    • @jakemontgomery5892
      @jakemontgomery5892 Před 4 lety +10

      @@cdbtheclaw Why does everyone shit on fiats so much? They've made massive strides in the past few years for reliability. Are American made fiats that shitty?

  • @whollymindless
    @whollymindless Před 4 lety +121

    The fuel pump(s) could explain the missing 200 hp on the AMG.

    • @rangerst_870
      @rangerst_870 Před 4 lety +26

      Wholly Mindless and the missing $2000+ from his wallet because of overpricing by WIZZONHISFACE

    • @davidgalinat4257
      @davidgalinat4257 Před 4 lety +6

      Its telling that Tavarish hasn't tried to buy it from him.

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 Před 4 lety +1

      Still thinks he could have bought an E55 Wagon with the same hp (roughly).

    • @jackb6794
      @jackb6794 Před 4 lety

      Aaryesh G. They are even more rare

    • @whollymindless
      @whollymindless Před 4 lety

      Perhaps J&J could source some "previously enjoyed" fuel pumps... or the weezard could source a more American (or perhaps Chinese) replacement. It's not like it can impact the value of the car.

  • @derekchisholm972
    @derekchisholm972 Před 4 lety +250

    Might as well start calling the wizard “Tony”

  • @spaceracer23
    @spaceracer23 Před 4 lety +263

    "Its an American engine made of Italian parts..."
    .
    A Chrysler engine made with Italian parts?!?
    I'm legit surprised it's not on fire. 💀

    • @toohottie001
      @toohottie001 Před 4 lety +20

      TBH,it should have caught fire on the production line when you think about it.

    • @taelorwatson9822
      @taelorwatson9822 Před 4 lety +3

      Just wait.

    • @BigKeegDrives
      @BigKeegDrives Před 4 lety +1

      Mine was, thanks to this magical pairing from the God of repairs

    • @redguard2529
      @redguard2529 Před 4 lety +4

      @@toohottie001 The engineering drawings should have burst into flames.

    • @ply61
      @ply61 Před 4 lety +2

      Because isn't a Ferrari

  • @dominicniederkorn2994
    @dominicniederkorn2994 Před 4 lety +115

    “The wizard is making progress” I think he meant to say profit

  • @justinmcclain5549
    @justinmcclain5549 Před 4 lety +214

    Shift nobs aren't that expensive unless there gold plated wheres wizzard shopping at

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 Před 4 lety +8

      In the US they are, since you probably can't find any in a junkyard. In italy they are probably a dime a dozen.

    • @cenariusbg
      @cenariusbg Před 4 lety +30

      I have no idea. Ebay is listing it for ~$50 with shipping.

    • @dylanhale7300
      @dylanhale7300 Před 4 lety +36

      He's buying OEM from Chrysler. That shit is expensive

    • @justinmcclain5549
      @justinmcclain5549 Před 4 lety +43

      Yeah but any aftermarket nob will work he doesn't need the OEM anythings better then that ricer skull

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +5

      justin mcclain "ricer skull" lmaoo

  • @FlyingStuff
    @FlyingStuff Před 4 lety +88

    These “here’s everything broken” videos are great

    • @Sahbab11
      @Sahbab11 Před 4 lety +2

      Somehow deep inside they make me smile because I’m not the one spending the money.

    • @givehonestanswer5508
      @givehonestanswer5508 Před 3 lety

      If the cars were broken as he claims none of them would make it to Wizard shop lol. think hoovie need another excuse line to use.

  • @bazzle592
    @bazzle592 Před 4 lety +47

    Hoovie's "WEEZEERD!" gets me every time.

    • @thedeeking
      @thedeeking Před 4 lety +3

      bazzle592 by far my favorite Hoovie running gag.

    • @ZxRx7
      @ZxRx7 Před 4 lety

      The wee part is his subconscious hinting at what hoovie is about to do when presented the bill.

  • @olio.dipalma_8391
    @olio.dipalma_8391 Před 4 lety +67

    Hoovie
    remove that central resonator and enjoy, trust me 😉 here in EU, more powerful Abarths don’t have that resonator to begin with
    Also, if you need a genuine shift and handbrake knob for a fifth of the price I can have them

    • @kevinshort3943
      @kevinshort3943 Před 4 lety +2

      @Conor
      145 - 180 bhp depending on model.
      Which is quite a lot for a roller skate :)

    • @altergreenhorn
      @altergreenhorn Před 4 lety +2

      yes but you have EU Abarth this is US Abarth and by hoovie 3:12 it has american engine rofl

    • @kevinshort3943
      @kevinshort3943 Před 4 lety +3

      @@altergreenhorn
      "The Abarth version for North America was introduced in the LA Auto Show in November 2011 with a 1.4 L turbocharged Multiair engine producing 160 hp"
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_500_(2007)#Abarth_500_(2008-)
      "and by hoovie 3:12 it has american engine rofl"
      I think it was one of those joint venture things, using Fiat's base technology.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dundee_Engine_Plant

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 Před 4 lety +5

      Conor what’s with all the anti-Fiat comments? I bet you’ve never driven one, judging by the fact you don’t even know how much power they produce.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 4 lety

      @@matthewp9015 fuck fiats, and I cant drive one. I'm man sized at 6'6 and 240lbs. Enjoy your barbie car bro..

  • @fpstina
    @fpstina Před 4 lety +99

    owned for 3 months then reposessed, lol so he made literally only 1 payment hahahaha

    • @g.hanson9636
      @g.hanson9636 Před 4 lety +18

      Yeah, the dude probably put $100 down and drove off into the sunset.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +3

      actuall NO!!! You have to be three months behind for them to reposses it actually... If not sooner, but I know 90 days is normally the norm

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +2

      Conor or mentally in a good place either lol

    • @mexicanspec
      @mexicanspec Před 4 lety +1

      @@JDMHaze On the buy here pay here lots, they know a lot of people default, so they don't let it go so long.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety

      Mexican Spec That is also true

  • @hpo2813
    @hpo2813 Před 4 lety +47

    So you say you’re driving car with 3 17 inch wheels and 1 front16 inch wheel and you think when you’re driving it shakes a little? Yeah you just lost me there.

    • @rayseal1099
      @rayseal1099 Před 4 lety +5

      Also rear rim might be causing the shake

    • @cleanhit777
      @cleanhit777 Před 4 lety

      Insurance voided?

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +2

      Ray Seal That bent rim is definitely causing it,

    • @reistje
      @reistje Před 4 lety +8

      1 different size rim and a bent one, I really think he should just order 2 rims.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +1

      Richard - I'm surprise the wizard wasn't excited to recommend that

  • @djwarren5081
    @djwarren5081 Před 4 lety +22

    I'd quite like a 500 Abarth. Preferably without the interior light show.

  • @galil_6863
    @galil_6863 Před 4 lety +11

    5:58 "Actual footage of coming home" That killed me 😂😂😂

  • @burnzy3210
    @burnzy3210 Před 4 lety +108

    300 for a gear knob? just get a nice after market ball knob

    • @Jaml321
      @Jaml321 Před 4 lety +4

      Or leave the skull. It's cheesy but it's actually a real nice skull.

    • @burnzy3210
      @burnzy3210 Před 4 lety +11

      @@Jaml321 sell it if it's really that "nice"

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 Před 4 lety +8

      burnzy3210 sold! Right here, to replace the 8ball in my slammed 99 S10 with matching paint...

    • @bob-wo3ir
      @bob-wo3ir Před 4 lety +2

      It cost way way less then 300$.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +3

      micro christ lmaoooo!!! 8ball shifter nobb lmaooo

  • @jdbertel33
    @jdbertel33 Před 4 lety +35

    I always look forward to the wizard's online shopping in these videos.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 Před 4 lety

      eh, hows the WIZZARD ITALIANO?????????????

  • @GeckoChaser
    @GeckoChaser Před 4 lety +15

    The Weezard must be a real magician because he's always making Hoovie's money disappear.

  • @bryand9523
    @bryand9523 Před 4 lety +13

    The yellow hummer clip was hilarious 😂

  • @thomas316
    @thomas316 Před 4 lety +58

    This might sound stupid but...I wonder if the fuel filters(s) have been changed in that Mercedes?

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 Před 4 lety +4

      Thomas people forget or maybe get too comfortable with the fact they are suppose be go and go. My E300 needed one at 175,000 . Fuel pump next, at 206,000.

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Před 4 lety +5

      I'd want to watch the pid for fuel pressure on that scan tool under acceleration. Would tell for real, I wouldn't expect an "implausible" code for low fuel pressure, those usually show up when a sensor reads out of it's set range. But either way, in 200k a fuel filter gets nasty. Just changed mine on my 270k mile 18 year old tundra because it rusted through and leaked. I shook it around to dislodge the junk and poured it out the inlet into a cup, came out fairly black and gritty.

    • @tomingebrigtsen8976
      @tomingebrigtsen8976 Před 4 lety +3

      I thought the same thing, should always replace before dyno

    • @discerningmind
      @discerningmind Před 4 lety +3

      That's not a stupid question. I'd look at and if it looked old change it anyway.

    • @lebmingling
      @lebmingling Před 4 lety +2

      ML55 fuel filter was clogged at 100K miles.

  • @danielanthony6141
    @danielanthony6141 Před 4 lety +17

    6 ads for a 10 minute video wow has youtube changed over the years.
    Regardless, great video Tyler! I think the 500 deserves a track day.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire Před 4 lety +2

      $10 per month and no ads. It's very worth it for me.

    • @nodak81
      @nodak81 Před 4 lety +2

      @@keithbrookshire Adblock Plus. $0 per month and I haven't watched a single ad on YT in years. If they weren't so greedy and just had banner ads and/or 5 second ads only, then I'd be willing to "chip in" and watch them to support the channels I like, but no way I'm dealing with 30 second ads every five minutes.

    • @keithbrookshire
      @keithbrookshire Před 4 lety

      @@nodak81 I can't bring myself to do that. For almost two decades, as a Professional Photographer, my sole income depended on copyright. CZcams creators deserve to be paid for their efforts.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 4 lety

      Use your browser and when the ad starts hit refresh. This isnt rocket surgery...

  • @asajayunknown6290
    @asajayunknown6290 Před 4 lety +1

    I drove a 500 as a rental for about 500 miles a few years back. Loved it. Peppy. Liked the driving characteristics. But the rear seats didn't fold flat which is a major design flaw, since the back seats aren't really usable, so it'd likely become more like a taller CRX if it was my daily driver.

  • @seanwieland9763
    @seanwieland9763 Před 4 lety +8

    Loving all of these Fiat 500 Abarth videos by you and JR! I love mine and I'm saddened that it's been discontinued in the USA.

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 4 lety

      They were discontinued because it was a flop.

    • @clintbeastwood3311
      @clintbeastwood3311 Před 4 lety +2

      How is your transmission doing? Thinking of changing the fluid in mine. 2012 80k. Fiat states these vehicles do not require it.

    • @seanwieland9763
      @seanwieland9763 Před 4 lety +2

      Clint Beastwood “lifetime fluid” is a joke. I have a 2013 and changed my transmission fluid at 75k. LiquiMoly TopTec ATF 1800. About to do the timing belt, idler pulley, water pump, and serpentine belt, next, thanks to Modern Performance.

    • @clintbeastwood3311
      @clintbeastwood3311 Před 4 lety +1

      Sean Wieland exactly the kind of advice I was hoping for. Now if you don’t mind me getting technical, was the trans filter also replaced? Thanks!

    • @seanwieland9763
      @seanwieland9763 Před 4 lety +1

      Clint Beastwood happy to help. No, replacing the transmission filter requires pulling out the whole transmission.

  • @20load1
    @20load1 Před 4 lety +11

    Hoovie the guy who uses his Mechanics shop has his personal garage hahahahaha love you man

  • @kushcloudstv1196
    @kushcloudstv1196 Před 4 lety +43

    300$ for a shift knob 🤔yeah ima keep the red skull 😂

    • @TWX1138
      @TWX1138 Před 4 lety +3

      I'd look for something more tasteful than the red skull, but I certainly wouldn't go back to factory at those prices. What's the thread pattern on the end of the shifter shaft? Probably something fairly common.
      But then again, Tyler doesn't really work on his own cars. He's sitting at that weird confluence of being really into the cars but not turning wrenches himself, which is part why everything's so expensive, and he's also not telling his mechanic to look for plan-b options like if something else is a known-workaround, like another aftermarket shifter that doesn't look silly.

    • @mildmanneredthinkingman9323
      @mildmanneredthinkingman9323 Před 4 lety +4

      Got to be cheaper third party that looks the part.

    • @sandro14esandro14e
      @sandro14esandro14e Před 4 lety

      It’s not hard finding part out cars

  • @alexf4894
    @alexf4894 Před 4 lety +10

    13k boots 😂😂
    My favorite part of this channel has now become watching the Wizard search for crap to buy using Hoovies 💰

    • @FrankySilverFace
      @FrankySilverFace Před 4 lety +2

      The matching alligator belt gloves and hat will add another $20,000 to hoovies bill on his next video! :D

  • @Notorious40z
    @Notorious40z Před 4 lety +21

    I remember selling cars and dealing with Fiat 500’s the build quality is terrible they age way faster than they should. Also they’re made in Mexico unless you live in Europe.

    • @MrKleru
      @MrKleru Před 4 lety +5

      European version is made in Poland and built quality is great

    • @bbqsauce875
      @bbqsauce875 Před 4 lety +1

      Mexico made cars for 70years? Is have alot experience in built cars..

  • @Fony_turgeson
    @Fony_turgeson Před 4 lety +12

    Last time I was this early. I woke up to see my dad going to buy cigarettes.....legend has it hes still looking for them till this day

    • @ericgonzalez3897
      @ericgonzalez3897 Před 4 lety

      Could be worse. Mine is a stinking drunk. He swears that I owe him everything and has destroyed my life. Maybe it was for the best.

    • @paulcarmi8130
      @paulcarmi8130 Před 4 lety

      Ah, an intellectual

  • @marcus2535
    @marcus2535 Před 4 lety +23

    FEE-OT AY-BARTH

  • @zig-y1v
    @zig-y1v Před 4 lety +2

    I like how the side skirt near the front left wheel has been “broken/popped out” by the incorrectly placed hoist arm. See before and after, that cap got a lot bigger.

  • @NRE333
    @NRE333 Před 4 lety

    Actually not as bad as I thought it might be! Love the Triumph TR8 in the background! Love to hear the story on that!

  • @stevejamieson1613
    @stevejamieson1613 Před 4 lety +4

    It’s only been uploaded for 3 minutes and already it’s got one negative? Sheesh what d#%@. You rock Hoovie! Run for President! I’m an Australian but I’ll find a way to vote for you man 😃. Congratulations on pregnancy mate!.

  • @RogerM88
    @RogerM88 Před 4 lety +22

    Offer the Wizzard a head light torch. His teeths say thanks.

    • @thatrealba
      @thatrealba Před 4 lety +6

      His barely working pen light makes me cringe every time.

    • @RogerM88
      @RogerM88 Před 4 lety +2

      @@thatrealba lol. Mybe he likes to put things in his mouth.

  • @d4ve587
    @d4ve587 Před 4 lety +1

    Can't fault the hoovie channel its never ending car fun always something new entertaining 😆😎

  • @jeffruebens8355
    @jeffruebens8355 Před 4 lety +2

    An Abarth is the last car I would use sticky summer tires for. It has known driveline reliability problems, and sticky tires put more strain on the driveline. I am a fan of Pirelli Scorpion Verde all season tires- they might last 70 thousand miles and have some snow traction, also a cool scorpion on the sidewall. Unless you want to spend a lot of time and money for rim repair, the second tire number should be 45 or more. My daughter recently hit a curb hard enough to blow a 3 inch long hole in the side of the tire, however it was a 55 series and the rim was still straight.

  • @chickensfloat7427
    @chickensfloat7427 Před 4 lety +14

    5:55 Actual footage of me coming home😂 thats great!

  • @MatrixDiscovery
    @MatrixDiscovery Před 4 lety +17

    A car made from Chrysler and FIAT parts...what can go wrong?

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 Před 4 lety +1

      NO_EYES_ON_ME Fix It Again Tony...for real though, cause all the Chrysler employees are homeless now

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety

      Title answers that lol

    • @reistje
      @reistje Před 4 lety

      In FiatChrysler their defense only broken part is the driveshaft, which I think is somewhat common.

    • @JDMHaze
      @JDMHaze Před 4 lety

      Richard - I hate FCA, but that is a good point the car did hold up surprisingly well...

  • @iankirkpatrick6486
    @iankirkpatrick6486 Před 4 lety

    That interior... the look on wizards face... priceless!

  • @jtb1990419
    @jtb1990419 Před 4 lety

    5:47 I had the same thing happen to me with a '95 supercharged Buick Riviera when I was 10 miles from home. Was stopped and waiting to pull into traffic when the brake pedal suddenly went almost to the floor. I knew it was bad but I had no one to pick me up and no other way to get home, so I slowly pushed on. The brake warning light came on and the car dinged furiously when I was about halfway home (a little too late lol), but I made it home with just enough brakes and without soiled trousers.

  • @TheGearShots
    @TheGearShots Před 4 lety +29

    I’ll sign up for the last hand on the Abarth wins it when you do it

  • @montestu5502
    @montestu5502 Před 4 lety +4

    RockAuto has shift knobs ranging from $25 to $160 for your 500 Abarth.

  • @vistadrummer09
    @vistadrummer09 Před 4 lety +1

    When you said "Hummer without brakes" I immediately thought of that ending scene in Bad Boys 2 and then laughed more when you cut to that.

  • @zotnal
    @zotnal Před 4 lety +2

    The real “Hoovies Garage” is the wizards shed, most of the cars there are Hoopties!

  • @spaceracer23
    @spaceracer23 Před 4 lety +38

    It's really convenient of FIAT to make cars small enough to fit in a dumpster.

    • @stefanp.1416
      @stefanp.1416 Před 4 lety +1

      Hahahaha, I like that! 🤣🤣

    • @truantray
      @truantray Před 4 lety

      @LUCKYDUCKY 62 sorry Guido, FCA sold a huge number of these crap "cars" in North America upon introduction, now some models sell

    • @terryturner4116
      @terryturner4116 Před 4 lety

      @@truantray weren't your Italian cars made in Mexico though? I've owned 3 Alfa Romeo's, I bought a 147 for £495 that had been left outside unused for years, I use it all the time it's great.

  • @KenMrKLC
    @KenMrKLC Před 4 lety +26

    Actual footage of me coming home, LMFAO priceless!

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Před 4 lety +3

      I busted out laughing!

    • @aedwards123
      @aedwards123 Před 4 lety

      That reminds me, doesn't the Hummer have dual brake circuits? One broken line shouldn't take out the entire brake system.

    • @ryanmcintyre2587
      @ryanmcintyre2587 Před 4 lety +1

      bad boys 2?

    • @jimmygrant3212
      @jimmygrant3212 Před 4 lety

      aedwards123 still really hard to brake with only the rear brakes.

    • @markbuckley4152
      @markbuckley4152 Před 4 lety

      KLC LAWN & LANDSCAPING Looks like Hoovie coming home to Megaton LOL

  • @GreenJeep1998
    @GreenJeep1998 Před 4 lety

    Brake lines failing.......been there with my XJ....at 45mph approaching a stale green light. Turns out you can stop one with the parking brake while in 4wd, helps yanking the AW4 down into 1-2 while approaching any more lights and parking at home!

  • @MassiveTrackHunter
    @MassiveTrackHunter Před 4 lety +1

    @5:50: Massively hilarious!!!
    The best and most appropriate clip to describe what could have happened. Same color hummer and insane result. Still laughing as I type this.
    That had the be the most fun a stunt driver ever had....

  • @MrGTO-ze7vb
    @MrGTO-ze7vb Před 4 lety +3

    LMAO..The Wizard is now an Exotic Lucchese Boot Collector..!!

  •  Před 4 lety +11

    (Laughs in Scotty kilmer)

  • @partyplardy
    @partyplardy Před 4 lety

    O’Reilly auto parts commercial immediately after the part where 2 fuel pumps need replacing = Legendary !!

  • @SFVec3F
    @SFVec3F Před 4 lety +1

    That E63 wagon is a keeper. A veritable gold mine for video content. 😂 If it somehow isn't broken, he can just do another donut or even better take it to racetrack. 🤣

  • @Talondrone
    @Talondrone Před 4 lety +6

    WEEZARDH!
    I'll grab my coat now.

  • @oldk4tz
    @oldk4tz Před 4 lety +7

    the only one who is cleaning up is the wizard on this one

  • @LordNougat
    @LordNougat Před 4 lety

    Wow, the dryness up front is amazing! I went through two transmissions in mine, and when that second one started barfing out it's oil all the time [after an expensive oil seal replacement, great job there Fiat shop guys!!] I just gave up and sold it for WAY MORE than it was worth at that point. So I don;t hate the thing, but jeezus - I've had washing machines with better transmissions!
    Funny thing, the Miata it replaced died from a similar issue... except that transmission split in half somehow....

    • @jgoebel77
      @jgoebel77 Před 2 lety +2

      Was it an auto? Also sounds like you might be the problem with 3 transmissions under your belt lol

    • @LordNougat
      @LordNougat Před 2 lety

      @@jgoebel77 I don't know how to drive auto, because I am not a girl! Lel, just kidding, I replaced it with a benz that is automatic. I drove that retarded little thing pretty hard, like I did my miata before it; they're just not made to be fun; they're made to be cheap.

  • @clownworld-honk410
    @clownworld-honk410 Před 4 lety +1

    Dave the Wizard can't believe his luck that he has a customer who has found a niche CZcams concept.. buying any crap car as cheaply as possible and then wants to turn back the clock with an open cheque book. It's genius and insane!

  • @microchrist6122
    @microchrist6122 Před 4 lety +3

    The wizards reaction 😂

  • @ThunderChunky101
    @ThunderChunky101 Před 4 lety +6

    "ay barf"?
    Oh! Abarth!

  • @skev303uk
    @skev303uk Před 4 lety +1

    I just dropped nearly a grand on my 2011 GTI (service, timing chain tensioner) & I felt like Hoovie when I paid the bill!

  • @Moracycle
    @Moracycle Před 4 lety +1

    Isn't it a good idea to let the turbo idle before shutting off the engine?

  • @JDMHaze
    @JDMHaze Před 4 lety +3

    $300 shift nobb?? I wonder what meme Scotty would've used for that...
    he joined the chat at 0:00
    and left at 0:01

  • @SelectCircle
    @SelectCircle Před 4 lety +38

    Rev that engine. ... Sounds like a coffee grinder.

    • @halfsteak1981
      @halfsteak1981 Před 4 lety +7

      ok boomer

    • @RicardoPCGamer
      @RicardoPCGamer Před 4 lety

      keep revving the engine, its going to blow sometime soon. He'll learn that fiat makes weak engines.

    • @halfsteak1981
      @halfsteak1981 Před 4 lety +2

      @@RicardoPCGamer Fiat just got destroyed by fucking Ricardo the PC gamer guys

    • @KeopsTV
      @KeopsTV Před 4 lety

      @@halfsteak1981 Dead

  • @niteninja0133
    @niteninja0133 Před 4 lety

    That is a beautiful 5th gen prelude. I love them ive owned 2 so far. Amd im about to hunt down another clean one

  • @thecman26
    @thecman26 Před 4 lety

    That E63 is a beautiful car and the green is breathtaking!
    What's really funny, that big hummer, and the tiny looking brakes! The Porsches look bigger comparatively speaking!

  • @Flying0Dismount
    @Flying0Dismount Před 4 lety +3

    gotta keep the red skull shifter..

  • @TwinCam
    @TwinCam Před 4 lety +3

    That Triumph TR8 tho

  • @ShiftersAndLifters
    @ShiftersAndLifters Před 4 lety

    That prelude in the back is nice imo!

  • @MastaT_150
    @MastaT_150 Před 4 lety

    So I realize you probably get tons vehicle suggestions a day but in the off chance you were to read this I think an Amphicar would be a pretty cool addition to the Hooptie Fleet. They seem to be pricey even in bad condition so it may not make financial sense but I for one would love to see you drive a car into the water and go fishing or something. 🤷‍♂️

  • @Kauffman578
    @Kauffman578 Před 4 lety +7

    "It's a fight to get it in thereee" - the Wizard.
    MeToo movement wants to know the wizard's location

  • @79thump8
    @79thump8 Před 4 lety +10

    Sell this thing immediately and put that money in to E-cig, Roundup and Talcum Powder stock.

    • @sundog7094
      @sundog7094 Před 4 lety

      79 thump ,😂😂😂😂😂

    • @tconlon251
      @tconlon251 Před 4 lety +1

      “I bought the cheapest portfolio in the USA.”

  • @RayBen555
    @RayBen555 Před 4 lety +1

    Should of done a exhaust system on the Turbo... I mean you got the matching spice wrap color to go with it ^^.

  • @sbill474
    @sbill474 Před 4 lety

    Hey Tyler, I knew a used car dealer and the car they liked was a Chevy Impala! So i am guessing it was pretty reliable!

  • @abog8117
    @abog8117 Před 4 lety +4

    I think my favourite part is when he pulled it in the bay to rev it multiple times to get the turbo spinning ... just to shut the engine off

  • @carljr.99
    @carljr.99 Před 4 lety +3

    Where's Scotty Kilmer to say I told you they are junk 😂.

    • @matthewp9015
      @matthewp9015 Před 4 lety

      CWEJ 99 Pretty much nothing wrong with the car other than accident damage... so how did you come to the ‘junk’ conclusion?

  • @onlyme8870
    @onlyme8870 Před 2 lety

    My kid has a 2015 pop no turbo. He's been driving for a month with cyl 2 and 4 misfire. I just found out so did the coil swap and new plugs and smoke test and still went with new Mopar coils and still engine lights flashing. But #4 is no longer misfire just #2. Injector? Or valve? He doesn't drive hard just mainly in town.

  • @ErichMoraga
    @ErichMoraga Před 4 lety

    The Merc's fuel pump issue perfectly explains the behavior it displayed on the dyno. Only problem is deciding if it's worth fixing...

  • @kipamore
    @kipamore Před 4 lety +8

    I have an Abarth, and I’d love to sell you my shift knob for only $200!!

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 Před 4 lety

      I bet youd sell the whole fucking thing for $1000

  • @kurtknas496
    @kurtknas496 Před 4 lety +3

    He should hire a fulltime mechanic instead of going to Wizard all the time and spend tons of more money then it would cost to have his own full time mechanic.

    • @jamesmir89
      @jamesmir89 Před 4 lety

      Kurt Knas apparently, the Car Wizard does give Hoovie a generous labor rate discount on parts/labor due to the sheer volume that he brings.

  • @terrylessmann2274
    @terrylessmann2274 Před 4 lety

    Woa, heavy drinking episode. A shot for the Hummer, E63, Raptor, and 996TT. Good thing I'm watching from home.

  • @sestrelbethesda9450
    @sestrelbethesda9450 Před 4 lety +1

    Hope you get the wheels tracked and balanced too.

  • @whydoihave6neutrals772
    @whydoihave6neutrals772 Před 4 lety +4

    Cheapest Ford Focus rs next?🤔

    • @MillVillage
      @MillVillage Před 4 lety

      Cheapest one on Autotrader is $25900 with roughly 40k miles. That happens when dealers mark them up $10k higher than MSRP.

    • @whydoihave6neutrals772
      @whydoihave6neutrals772 Před 4 lety

      Mill Village any ones with blown head gasket left or recall cover it?

  • @johnjj748
    @johnjj748 Před 4 lety +5

    Prelude in the back!! You need a honda next!!

    • @Jack-hg1hq
      @Jack-hg1hq Před 4 lety +1

      hondas are shit

    • @FATmenDRIVEtrucks
      @FATmenDRIVEtrucks Před 4 lety

      Probably in for something really minor he likes to purchase more click bait type vehicles. Not even the NSX did well so he sold doubt we'll see another Honda. Like I'd bet a significant amount of money on it. It's better for his channel to purchase POS there's more content

  • @terrycullender123
    @terrycullender123 Před 3 lety

    I could learn to love the skeletor shifter for $300. I would hate it until I heard the price of a stock replacement. Loving it now lol!

    • @e90baby
      @e90baby Před 7 měsíci

      could but a nice weighted shifter for wayyy less but it seems he bought the whole shifter assembly so 300 isn’t bad. I have a bmw and recently bought an OEM weighted M shift knob and that thing was only 100 bucks. beautiful quality and was installed in less than a minute. genuinely great upgrades to a manual car if you have a non weighted shifter and want to improve the shifting

  • @storarperur26
    @storarperur26 Před 4 lety

    If you have a restriction in the fuel line it could just be an old fuel filter since the car has quite the mileage. Try that first before you try the pump.

  • @Whole_Leash_It
    @Whole_Leash_It Před 4 lety +4

    "Actual footage coming home!" LOL!!!

  • @chasmcl42
    @chasmcl42 Před 4 lety +20

    I think you are getting your pants taken down with those parts prices.

    • @CarWizard
      @CarWizard Před 4 lety +1

      charles mclachlan I think your incorrect.

    • @microchrist6122
      @microchrist6122 Před 4 lety

      charles mclachlan he loves it

    • @Samon187
      @Samon187 Před 4 lety

      @@CarWizard Hey Wiz
      Perhaps there are other Sellers, where you can get your parts cheaper, and get the same product?
      Best regards from Denmark

    • @Samon187
      @Samon187 Před 4 lety

      @daniel bean I think i spelled it poorly. My english isnt very good.
      I mean he must buy parts from some dealer/seller, and perhaps there are other dealer/sellers who offer OEM parts, but cheaper than where he gets them now.

    • @randyfitz8310
      @randyfitz8310 Před 4 lety

      High prices promote viewing!

  • @VBshredder
    @VBshredder Před 4 lety

    You drove through a shantytown on your way home - what a commute!

  • @SJ-co6nk
    @SJ-co6nk Před 3 lety +2

    Those Fiat 500s are geared insanely. I remember driving a rental and the motor was just screaming and I'm like "I must be going really fast!" but I looked down and I was only doing like 45

    • @paulpichler
      @paulpichler Před rokem +3

      Not really. Mine is it at about 3200 rpm at 80 mph.

    • @nathanfisher4452
      @nathanfisher4452 Před 11 měsíci

      @@paulpichleragreed. I drive my Abarth to Boston everyday, I love it…. Its geared fine.

  • @elvenwizard12
    @elvenwizard12 Před 4 lety +3

    Glad I got rid of my Abarth.

  • @mmonkeyman1403
    @mmonkeyman1403 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm really interested in one of these, I'm just so so skeptical of FCA build quality and overall reliability.

    • @wkdravenna
      @wkdravenna Před 4 lety +2

      Go watch Scotty Kilmer he says they are better then Toyota!

    • @fordlandau
      @fordlandau Před 4 lety +1

      Matthew Szerlag no no don’t touch ! ☠️

    • @eduardopascoal7893
      @eduardopascoal7893 Před 4 lety

      Ex-girlfriend's mother had a regular diesel 500. It sucked, brakes stopped working just because they felt like it, suspension collapsed and various other things. That being said I'd still buy an Abarth

    • @jamesbondo5895
      @jamesbondo5895 Před 4 lety

      Trim pieces are really bad quality but mechanically theyre really solid. 80k miles on mine and ive had no issues besides fixing a door handle

    • @wrongmark
      @wrongmark Před 4 lety

      Drop to bits and rattle like mad.

  • @k.kristianjonsson4814
    @k.kristianjonsson4814 Před 4 lety

    I would like to see an older and more interesting car! Try that Hoovie!

  • @markwright3161
    @markwright3161 Před 4 lety

    Just like Hammond's white truck in the American special with 'an alloy'. It is the opposite corner, and this does have 3 more, but, it's an alloy that's glints in sunlight like that truck. :)