Used 2018 FIAT 124 Spider Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 124 Spider, so we've included reviews for other years of the 124 Spider since its last redesign.
Overpriced Miata with fiat reliability
Keane, 08/19/2017
updated 02/22/2021
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
26 of 66 people found this review helpful
2021: so glad I still don’t own a fiat/Chrysler piece of junk. That whole company churns out trash. 2019: car was sent back to fiat as a lemon and replaced with a used Porsche still with warranty for almost the same price. Best move you can make, just ditch fiat. It spends a lot of time in the shop waiting for parts; like months waiting for simple parts (wish that was an exaggeration). The car looks amazing and the Abarth exhaust sounds fantastic. If you're looking for a daily driver that is fun to drive short distances, this is the car for you. It's also the car you need if you enjoy mini-vans and most every other car pulling away from you at their normal pace (unless you put the pedal down and rev the engine like crazy to catch up). It's not a fast car and all the commercials showing it blazing away are pretty much lies. With some modifications it can be pretty quick, but the stock version is asthmatic. The main issue with this car is quality. After waiting over 2 months for one part, I filed for lemon status on it and was approved (easy in CA), so Fiat is buying it back and hopefully scrapping it to make some useful toasters. Love the idea of this car, but Fiat just can't make a quality car (a very large % of the owners are experiencing parts problems), even when this is mostly a miata. The stock is VERY limited, but don't let that get used to justify overpaying for this Frankenstein (Base abarth with Automatic for 30k out the door, including all taxes/tags/etc...). It's a unique take on the miata, but I'd stay away from the 2017 version of this car (maybe Fiat will get their act together in 2018). After 9 months, my car has less than 4000 miles, mainly due to having driven the complimentary rental cars for a good portion of the year. Update 2019: 7 months of rental cars before fiat was forced to pay me back for it. For cheaper than this car I got a Porsche boxater with a year of warranty left. That makes up for buying a fiat. :)
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Great car
Pat M, 01/05/2018
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
3 season car - stored in the winter - great little roadster
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Variation on Miata with discount
James Brotherton, 01/28/2020
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2017 124 spider today with a manual transmission. It is the base model and doesn’t have the Mazda infotainment system. I love it!! Very fun to drive and the suspension is really well tuned. Looking forward to a lot of fun drives in this car. Will update if I have any changes based on further experience. Very cool car and it seems like about $3000 discount over a comparable Miata. The engine is more useful in daily driving due to the mid line torque but i can also understand that the Miata engine would probably be more rewarding to flog to redline.
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Funnest car i ever owned
Michael B., 12/13/2020
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Loved every minute of owning this car. Quick and snappy. Looked great and turned heads everywhere. Only con is that while felt quick it was really slow. A normal aspirated engine with 200+ HP would have made a real difference.
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All smiles
Chaz, 01/25/2021
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I’m 6’ 1” tall, 222 lbs. I fit snugly but comfortable. My Abarth is low mileage, under 4K. Plenty of power with the manual transmission. Hard to imagine having an automatic. Not sure it would be the same at all. Very fun to drive!!!
A really Good Car
Peter B, 08/07/2021
updated 08/09/2024
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have a 2018 Lusso with manual transmission. Fun to drive, great millage, NO repair issues to date. At least once a week someone will tell me "I never knew Fiat offered a convertible . . . " The Fiat marketing folks should have spent more time marketing the cars than the aura of Fiat!. I think this is much better looking than the Miata, and when the turbo kicks in it feels and sounds great! This is truly missed opportunity for Fiat, and for those in the market for a rag-top roadster a real find! And, four years later it still is a fun car, I still get compliments on it's look, and NO PROBLEMS! Its just a fun to drive car.
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I’m in love
Damt76 , 04/30/2022
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Couldn’t expect anything more than what I received
Great style and fun for the money
scotto, 05/16/2023
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great little car. You get the durability of the Miata, but Italian style and ride quality.
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Joy
James Brotherton, 01/30/2020
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is a joy to drive. I bought my used 124 Classica last week and have really been enjoying piloting it around! It runs soooooo much better once I finished the complimentary tank of regular and refilled it with premium.
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Sporty and well made
Rene, 03/18/2021
updated 03/21/2023
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Test the car. Mine is a joy to drive. Truly enjoy the Spider.
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Florida Fiat Fun
Don, 04/29/2019
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great eye catcher; excellent value!!
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Beauty
Sgt Gabby, 08/02/2020
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love the car but noticed the driver side Blind Spot Monitor did not work. $2000 to repair. Luckily manufacturer warranty covered it. But a 2 year old car??
What a ride!
Kat Stetler, 10/09/2023
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
2 weeks ago I purchased a 2017 Fiat Spyder, used. I was in the market for sporty convertible, I usually go with the Convertible Mustang but decided to try something different this time. I must say I am over the top happy with my vehicle. It is a manual 6-speed transmission, it has been years since I drove a manual but I had no problems. The car handles perfectly, and it takes off like a bullet. The only thing I am not happy with is the way you must open and close the convertible top. With Mustangs, you just push a button and latch it down. In the Fiat, I have to unlatch from the inside, get out and guide the top into place. To put it up I have to get out unlatch it, manually guide it up and then get back in the car to latch it in place. That is the only reason I gave it a four rating, because everything else is a five star rating.
Fun fun fun
Michael Quallet, 04/28/2024
2017 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Beautiful styling, great price. Good performance
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Most fun car I've owned!! Very reliable!
JohnSha, 07/18/2024
updated 01/27/2025
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car handles like a slot car, the 6 sp sick shifts very easy, engine has plenty of power once the engine is up on boost above 3k RPMS. Exhuast sound great, so much better than a Mazda Miata. Many people think its a Posche or Ferrari. Owned the car 2.5 years/14,000 miles and have had no repair other than regular preventative maintenance .
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