FIAT 124 Spider

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The question I have to ask is, why on earth would you buy one of these over an MX5 :? unless you want the FIAT engine :o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G62bmPQ8Sec

Tim.
 
ZermattV said:
The Abarth version is a bit of a stunner - but I agree the std car is behind the MX-5.
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Not for me either but then I'm not 18 which is clearly it's intended market given the chav/ricer makeup;

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It gives a different choice styling wise - can't make my mind up. can't believe the review didn't show it from the outside with the roof up :thumbsdown:
 
I think it will be a great little roady ..Great looks and im sure it will be a hit..
The Abarth takes its design hints from the early rally abarths i think..

Cheap little convertible...
 
Z4M-2006 said:
I think it will be a great little roady ..Great looks and im sure it will be a hit..
The Abarth takes its design hints from the early rally abarths i think..

Cheap little convertible...
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Correct the Abarth version takes its matt black bonnet from the original 1970s car rather than the Fast and Furious brigade .
 
My father in law had a look at the MX 5 before he bought his first Z4, i think the comments on it went..... too tight inside ( width ) too bling outside and a next to useless boot. I guess he'd have the same comment about the 124. It will ptobably be a good bargain in a couple of year though as its a FIAT.
 
Z4M-2006 said:
I think it will be a great little roady ..Great looks and im sure it will be a hit..
The Abarth takes its design hints from the early rally abarths i think..

Cheap little convertible...
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Not in Abarth guise. It's a bit pricey. Standard is a cheap little runner. But the Abarth is fab. Had a look at the Abarth one......then started looking at the 500's the 695 :cry:
 
I can't make my mind up on the looks, the front looks good almost SLK but looks a little awkward with the rear from some angles but overall I think might prefer it over the MX5 which looks a tad too small especially with the alloys Mazda use. Agree though the reviewer should have included a few drive by shots with the hood up :oops:

Tim.
 
I like the overall shape of the body. White with a black bonnet is really cr@p - all black looks good. It's a pity that they can't find a more lively engine - bit of a let down for the Abarth brand. :(
 
Its not bad....

0-62mph is in the 6 second bracket.....

135mph...

Never gonna be M car performance but i would think it would have a good go at lesser models..

I dont think its aimed at the speed freak,more at people who want something quirky and individual...
 
I like it in standard spec (not black bonnet). Nice take on the classic 124 roadster. Adequate performance for a neat little retro sports roadster
 
First one gone to an owner in the UK - I think I'd be pretty happy with that one
 

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I'd love one of these, fashion grey with tobacco leather. No roof motor to worry about.
These 124's look a lot nicer than the new MX-5. I just wish you could have some bigger wheels!
 
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