Fiat 124 Spider Likes & Dislikes; actual owner

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Published 2020-10-31
I love this car but Fiat could have done a better job at raising awareness

All Comments (21)
  • @pete332
    You're right buddy. I think the lack of marketing and fear of reliability is what killed the 124... None, of my friends or family knew that the 124 existed.. I just found out 2 months ago and my brother is an avid car guy. It's a tragic shame because it's a gorgeous car.
  • @alfredsmith1299
    I always love it when actual owners give their reviews on their cars; i value that over a person that drives the car for a few hrs or a week and then tells us how great it is. Great job and I have never seen a 124 Spider on the road, it looks amazing in the video thou
  • @Bretana
    As an 1 year owner of a 2018 Classica, I can wholeheartedly agree with your dislikes and likes. I daily drive this car and I love it to death. It truly is CRIMINAL that Fiat does no advertising for this car. I had to find out about it by chance as I was looking at a Mazda Miata. Love this car and I have no intentions of ever getting rid of it. I plan to keep it until it just won't run anymore. This car has been nothing but a blast to drive in the one year that I've had it. It's not the fastest thing on the road, but to me, it's certainly the most fun!
  • @influenceince
    I got a 124 in 2017 and loved every second of it. I learned fast that other drivers cannot see you very well in the rear view. I mastered my defensive driving techniques. I'm tempted to get the 2020. Just hoping no one wrecks it this time 😅
  • @titoortiz1909
    I am happy to see that you still have this car; you really need to stop buying cars every 6 months unless you are going to buy a C8, lol
  • @ag4allgood
    I like your enthusiasm for your 2018 Fiat 124 Spyder Lusso. It was a 2017 Fiat 124 Spyder Abarth that had me going to a local dealer for a test drive one day after work in the 1st week of March 2017. Sunny 60 degree day. Perfect for a test drive. I watched a video review on this model & was impressed by all the great things the reviewer had to say. So there in the parking lot was a White 2017 124 Abarth looking really good with Brembo brakes & a Red tachometer in the dash. The Black splitter in front & Black skirts on the sides added to the look. A 6 speed manual transmission was a must as I have driven a manual for the past 50 years. Traffic had picked up but putting the top down before the ride was easy. Impressive how fast up or down it can be done. Now if only the test drive had gone as well as my initial time in the car had gone. 1st off I noticed a heavy clutch pedal feel. 2nd the shift pattern seemed close. 2 times I stalled from a start thinking I was in 1st but really was in 3rd. The turbo lag in traffic was not fun. Just as you get moving ( after a delay ) another red light. Just could not understand why a heavy clutch in a sports car. Next day was a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Club soft top with the same color scheme White with Black ground effects / splitter / skirts / Black BBS wheels / Red Brembo brakes. It was a cold 40 degree day slight drizzle. I put the top down anyway with the heater blasting & side windows up. Completely different feeling from driving this car ! Super light clutch feel / shifter was easy to find the right gears. Handling was outstanding. You can feel the weight difference between the cars in the corners. More athletic than the 124 Abarth. Talking to the Mazda dealer he gave me a full weekend test drive to make a decision. So after work Monday I stopped by the dealer with my checkbook to BUY the MX-5 Club. Its my daily drive & really love this car ! When the snow flies I put the winter tires on it showing a 50 / 50 front to back balance makes it amazing in snow ! Almost 5 years with this car it continues to thrill me. I'm glad we had a choice of cars up until 2020 when Fiat cut the 124 Spyder from the lineup. They feel completely different in how they drive.
  • @jperes889
    I am about to buy this car, just had my test drive. I had a blast, such a pleasure to drive. I also find it beautiful, although some people hate it. Itt is more elegant than the MX 5 imo.
  • @traceyjones4283
    This review was SPOT ON!!! Thank you for this contribution!! I have had my Abby (Abarth) for 2 months and I am TOTALLY in LOVE!!! I also agree that that the lack of marketing was FOUL on the company's part. I have seen 3 , with mine being one of the 3, in my town...and I love that! lol
  • @mojojojo1529
    I own a Fiat 124 Spider for 8 years now. Best car I ever owned, and I had my fare share of Lexus, BMW and Audi. This car though, I will never let go. Trumps everything I had by a HUGE margin. Super fun, super lovable, super exclusive. After 8 years I have zero problems with it, good chances it will stay with me for the rest of my life.
  • @harrydapron415
    I have a 2017 Lusso Fiat 124 Spider just like the one in your video but with the tan and black interior. I purchsed it in August 2017 and have thoroughly enjoyed it since the day I drove it off the dealer's lot. You were 100% right on in all of your comments and specially liked your comment about the ease of lifting and lowering the convertible top manually without any power assist. You also hit the nail on the head about Fiat's very poor marketing and promotion of this little sports car gem and addressing the public's unfavorable view on the reliability of any Fiat product. I was so sorry to hear that they stopped its production and my dealer closed. Now I am searching where to get it serviced.
  • @donlopez1091
    OMG!!! Your comment about the doctorial degree was too funny!!! Great video bro
  • @tonyfarrari9760
    Great video bro! I 100% agree with all of your dislikes.... Fiat should have done more! This is a great car
  • @ernestopena6777
    I actually like that they dont advertise this car enough because like you said it will make you unique for owning it
  • Nice car. Same as mine but my has the brown Interior. Have fun like i have all Year long! Best wishes from Germany.
  • @petercarey6883
    Another great upload and at least this time I'm not so late to the party. 😁 FWIW, I do like your Spider! It looks like you're doing well, but just a reminder that the reward is in the journey and not the destination. As always, Save the Wave👋🏿
  • I just came across your video and thanks. I am currently in the market for a 124. I prefer the Abarth but I have come across a Classico with only 9k miles and in a manual 6 speed. FIAT dropped the ball in the whole brand when they came back to America and I hope its something they can reverse.
  • @davidbacon1484
    Thanks for very well done video. Nice to hear an honest review of a car by a real owner. I have a 2018 124 Spyder Abarth and would agree with all of your likes and dislikes. I am often stopped by people asking about the car. It's a crying shame FIAT gave up on it. BTW, had my windshield replaced last week. $3,500.
  • @frankcruz9895
    I would add that it's a little too small but that is because I am on the larger side; I WISH i could buy one of these smaller cars. Great straight talk to FIAT, you are right!
  • @badboy-kr6dq
    i absolutely love the look of the 124 spider.... it looks 'classic' to me!! i did have a '95 miata once..... but sadly sold it. enjoy your car!!