Used 2019 FIAT 124 Spider Consumer Reviews
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Fun, fun, fun!
Virginia, 01/18/2019
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I am a large size person, average height and I fit very well. My son and brother are 6' and 6'3", both ride top up just fine. I look for any excuse to take my car out for a spin. I was looking for acceleration. It gets you passed other vehicles easily and does feel like you are going faster than you actually are. Getting in and out of the car is much easier with door wide open, so consider where you park. I average 31-32 mpg on 89 or 91 fuel. Five full bags of groceries fit in the trunk.
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Takes me back to Italy
Joe R., 03/03/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
This Fiat is actually 70% Mazda Miata. The 30% that Fiat has added is, in my estimation, pure Italian perfection. The head-turning body styling screams "Forza Italia!!!" and the convertible is actually well insulated and easy to operate. The acceleration, while not jarring, is brisk especially when in "Sport Mode". And quite frankly, when the top is down, I really don't want to go too fast because I like to be seen in it. And the Abarth trim exhaust has a wonderful throaty sound to it. The Brembo brake option is wonderful. The Navigation option includes the Bose audio system and the headrest speakers; I'm glad chose it. The vehicle is very tight for a convertible, especially at this price, and the ride very comfortable. The 70% base Mazda gives me the feeling of reliability and craftsmanship and the 30% Fiat has added speaks to me of class, refinement and sexiness. And that for me is a perfect combination. Bravisimo!
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2019 FIAT 124 Spider for sale near you
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- Classica ConvertibleMSRP: $19,535167 mi away
- Lusso ConvertibleMSRP: $16,821184 mi away
- Abarth ConvertibleMSRP: $25,590119 mi away
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This is my 3rd Fiat 124 Spider
Arnold Most, 08/24/2018
updated 09/08/2022
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 124 spider lusso manual tranny about 5 year ago. It has about 11,000 miles on it. I test drove the miata for comparison. Both cars were great. I found the styling and road handling superior in the FIAT. I did test drive the automatic and do not recommend the automatic. It is a true sports car and needs the manual for the max enjoyment. I live in the Hudson valley of New York and we have many great sports car roads. It handles the curves and hills like the true sports car it is. Great curb appeal. I get many people commenting on the car's beauty. Mine is red with the tan interior. Fun car and hope to own it for many years. I still am in love with the car. It gets a lot of compliments. Fun to drive.
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Edmund's Bias is Showing.
Tazilon, 12/29/2018
updated 12/09/2024
2018 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
UPDATED AFTER 72 MONTHS AND 77,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP: Edmund's own reviewers praise the Miata MX-5 but take the Fiat 124 Spider to task for noise, cargo space, and comfort. The truth is, the Spider is better at dampening noise, has a slightly larger trunk than the Miata, and has the exact same headroom and legroom as the MX-5 - more headroom than the MX-5 RF. The MX-5 has better low end acceleration, but the Spider has better at speed. I can't speak for the automatic 124s but the manual tranny is more than adequate at low end; it just isn't quite as fast off the line as a MX-5. And once you spin the turbo up, the thing leaps from gear to gear in an exhilarating rush. Roadsters are definitely not for everyone; they wrap around your body like a glove and rank only slightly higher than a tricycle on a utilitarian scale, but man, are they FUN to drive. The 124 Spider captures the joy of driving well. It gives you excellent feedback, handles well, has a great little shifter, and looks awesome to boot. How well do they handle? fastest laps rated the Abarth at 1.10g on the skid pad - tied with cars like the Ferrari P488 Pista and Lambo Aventador. The Classica and Lusso are rated at 1.09g, tied with some models of the Porsche 911 and McLaren 720S! The drop top goes up and down easily. And because it is no where near as common as a Miata (or any other roadster), it gets looks and comments everywhere we go. I highly recommend this car for anyone looking to experience the true joy of driving. The car still gets comments constantly, and continually provides driving smiles. "A smile a minute, whenever you're in it!" For you taller people, a friend in a 124 Car Club is 6'3" and fits inside. Despite being heavily modded, we have had 0 issues with our Classica. Routine maintenance is all that has been required. I should add, we also have an automatic 2017 Abarth 124 Spider with 42,000 miles and is has also been issue-free. Dollar for dollar, based on performance, looks, and reliability, modern 124 Spiders are one of the best used car deals you can find.
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Loving my cool little sports car
Lisa Lynne, 05/13/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
It is really small! Somehow after you start driving it is irrelevant because its fun. People ask what is that car? Disbelief on their faces when told a Fiat. I have a white one with a wide black stripe and red and black seats. I liked the peppy feel and sound of Abarth and got a leftover 2018 with 19 miles on it fully loaded. It's not super posh but it has most things my last car, an infinity g37 had, except power seats and power hardtop. The Bose sound system is so much fun and loud enough cruising down the road with the top down. I find the wind to be just right and just drove a 400 mile road trip from siesta key to my daughter's college in pure happiness. If you want something fun to drive, enjoy turning heads, driving something different from most cars driving by for a surprisingly fair price take one out for a test drive.
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