124 spider Arbarth
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I think they look better than the MX5, but then I've always liked the looks of the original 124 Spyder.
But I prefer the idea of a 2 litre N/A engine in the MX5 to the 1.4 turbo in the Fiat. Maybe it's lucky I don't really want either of them. :lol:
But I prefer the idea of a 2 litre N/A engine in the MX5 to the 1.4 turbo in the Fiat. Maybe it's lucky I don't really want either of them. :lol:
LemonConnoisseur said:I'll offer my 2p on this, my mate has one and I've had the pleasure of driving it.
In short, they're awesome little cars. The exhaust sounds ridiculous (in a good way), lots of crackles on the overrun and a nice "bark".
Enough power to have fun, but not get into silly speed territory - perfect for a B-road. Very balanced chassis with pretty impressive brakes (4-pot Brembos)
They're comfortable too. Seats are supportive and the ride is quite compliant.
Go and test drive one, I think that'll give you your answer
Excellent thanks Lemon...my thinking exactly, cheap....ish.... :roll: on fuel, and not crazy fast enough to lose your licence ragging it...
I think they're brilliant cars, I love the modern Abarth way of doing things, it just seems more fun and playful than other manufacturers - sports cars that are about drama and theatre and making you smile rather than who's got the biggest numbers and whether Chris Harris will think it's good at ten tenths, whatever the hell that means. I'm no mathematician but I'm pretty sure ten tenths is usually referred to as '"one".
Get one, I bet you'll love it.
Get one, I bet you'll love it.
My MX-5 now makes a fraction over 200hp (158hp from factory, I think), it's had some suspension and brakes upgrades, has a full exhaust, and has OZ wheels on it. I don't plan on parting with it for a long time. So I am heavily biased in this thread. I preferred the looks of the 5 but don't mind the Abarth 124 either. However, I wanted a naturally aspirated car so the 124 wasn't in the picture for me.
M1k3yC said:
I really like these and that looks spot on 8) Nice to have the good seats and 200bhp is more than enough for a light car like that. Would love one with a set of throttle bodies just for added lunacy!
I’m not a huge fan of the 124 but at least in abarth trim it looks decent.
John, I had one on hire for the day in Tenerife a few years ago. Great fun for the day, much better looking than an MX5 :wink:
Only thing I’d say is having the Zeds you may always be comparing them when driving it and then there may be an issue. I came away thinking great wee car, can’t wait to get back in the Zed
Only thing I’d say is having the Zeds you may always be comparing them when driving it and then there may be an issue. I came away thinking great wee car, can’t wait to get back in the Zed
Argyll Andy said:John, I had one on hire for the day in Tenerife a few years ago. Great fun for the day, much better looking than an MX5 :wink:
Only thing I’d say is having the Zeds you may always be comparing them when driving it and then there may be an issue. I came away thinking great wee car, can’t wait to get back in the Zed
But was some of that because you're built like a rather large industrial fridge Andy...?
john-e89 said:Argyll Andy said:John, I had one on hire for the day in Tenerife a few years ago. Great fun for the day, much better looking than an MX5 :wink:
Only thing I’d say is having the Zeds you may always be comparing them when driving it and then there may be an issue. I came away thinking great wee car, can’t wait to get back in the Zed
But was some of that because you're built like a rather large industrial fridge Andy...?
I suppose for a shortarse like you it’ll fit fine but it was more the driving experience I was referring too
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