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What a Blast to Drive!

Christopher Bradford, 09/02/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

The 124 Abarth Spider is so much fun to drive! Switch it in Sport mode and the 1.4 liter turbo takes off like a rocket. It takes corners tight and and narrow. The 6 speed manual transmission is wonderful; short throw and solid feel. For the money, this car is amazing! My only issue is that it takes a bit of effort to enter and exit the cockpit, but once you’re in it fits like a glove with very comfortable microfiber and leather seats. Interior storage is sparse (no map pockets) except for the generous locking glovebox between the seats. Overall it’s a blast to drive!

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Abarth 124 Spider

och will, 06/04/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

Bilstein suspension.....not Mazda but European. 1.4L turbo engine Alfa Romeo design,,,manufactured by Fiat. Sheet metal..Pininfarina design from Turin Italy. in the Abarth, an Abarth exhaust system from the Abarth factory in Turin , Italy. Brembo brakes,,,,,,European, seats Abarth manufactured and installed, upper strut bar, Abarth manufactured and installed,, sway bars Abarth manufactured and installed. The car is built own a Mazda chassis, arguably the best and lightest roadster chassis in the world. The rest of the car ? LOADED with high performance Italian components. And as for the body work. Sorry but the Pininfarina body work beats the Japanese sheet metal for looks and excitement. By far...chip this motor and put in a Goodwin exhaust and a Madness cold air intake and Diverter valve and you have rocket ship that will SMOKE a Miata w/o blinking. You guys keep downgrading this vehicle though...

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What a head turner

Roth, 11/09/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

What is great-Hands down the drive is the BEST. This car is so much fun. Rarely a day passes when I am not asked what it is. The ride is surprisingly good for such a small car and being low to the ground. The exhaust package sounds great! Occasionally you get a mini backfire and it makes me smile. Fit and finish is very good. The top operation is so simple, flawless, and quick. The microphone is surprisingly accurate and head rest speakers are a big plus. What is good (but could be better)-Overall the six speed is extremely smooth, occasionally downshifting to first can be difficult. Engine oil with the correct certifications can be difficult to find. Lastly the car has plenty of power, unfortunately it is not distributed evenly. So you will need more gas to get going than what you would expect. The Bose sound system is plenty loud, but the sound quality is sadly flat and the Bose system dont not have speed sensitive sound (that actually works). What needs improvement- The technology in the car feels dated. Here are some examples: The Infotainment system and navigation can be a little slow. Key-less entry requires a physical button press on the handle, rather than simply unlocking when you grab the door. Backup camera resolution is is not great or maybe it is the screen. Lane departure system is not an option. Windows lack auto up switch. Lastly, although it is quieter than the Miata, there is a lot of noise at highway speeds. Overall I have absolutely no regrets. I enjoy this car every single day. I have no doubt I will own this car until it falls a part.

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Italian Secret

MIke M, 02/11/2023
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I think edmunds needs new people?? This car is no mustang ,, But I wouldnt trade it for the world, 2020 abarth Forte black metallic,, 6 speed w sport but, What a ride,, what a sound!! very comfortable, Good power, love thr wind in my hair!! cant stop smiling, My heart starts racing everytime,, Great Italian Look! My wife loves it,, nice having something not everyone has!!

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Get The Poster Abarth 124 w/Stripe for Collectors

TC, 09/15/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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A head turner. It turns heads. Tight to the road. The suspension with Recaro seats is like a go cart around turns. It is seriously fun. For extra fun, get the Monza exhaust, it’s better to listen to than satellite or the radio. Did I say it turns heads? Get the heritage stripe. It is a matte black and cool to look at, especially in a white color model. This car will be a collector. I have youth turning heads, and if history proves to be true, this model will be a desirable ride now and 30 years from now.

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