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The best sports car for the money!
Bruce, 01/21/2019
updated 01/27/2020
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
Car is peppy. Interior noise level is minor for a car of this type. Styling is great! Bose sound system with sub woofer makes listening easy even with top down. Six speed manual is a gem!
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Awesomely fun!
DBolander, 02/25/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
The styling on this car is awesome. It is so fun to drive. We have owned it for three months and have had no problems. My wife is 4’10 and this car is perfect for her. I’m 5’8 and have no problems. The fuel mileage is fantastic. We could not be happier.
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Much Better Than the Miata
Commonsense, 07/09/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Urbana Edition 2dr Convertible w/Prod. End 03/20 (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
It's a much better looking car, higher quality feel, better ride than the Miata version. The torquey turbo engine can easily be chipped for 200+ hp and 235 ft lbs of torque. Small, light, nimble. There's really nothing else like it.
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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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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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Total Headturner
Joey Oates, 08/23/2019
updated 08/24/2020
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Gorgeous and just damn fun to drive. I get so many compliments on this car nearly every single day. A couple dozen more horsepower would be nice but it makes up for it with it's cornering ability. My only real complaint is the lack of a telescoping steering column. 2 year update...... Still absolutely love this car. Still get a ton of questions and compliments about it. The top had to be replaced after 25k miles due to a sagging headliner. Was covered under warranty. Now, after an additional 5I miles, it needs replaced again for the same reason. Other than that, the only other issue is with the leather on the corner of the driver's seat. It has not worn well but should be covered under warranty as well.
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I love this car!
Jackson C., 03/27/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
We have an old Fiat 124 and always wanted a new one if they made one again. What a great car this is. it is peppy and agile. It holds the road like nobody’s business. It have a great manual transmission and is a joy to drive. It is also just beautiful to look at. It is a fitting heir to our old 124. You will have a hard time finding a better roadster for the money!
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Best kept secret
ConundrumIV, 02/08/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Classica 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
1) The 6 speed manual is from the NC Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2) The only thing not Mazda is the Auto transmission and engine. 3) Its built by Mazda on the same assembly line as the ND MX-5 Miata. 4) Interior is more upscale than the ND MX-5 Miata. (Soft touch rubber, not hard plastic like the Miata) 5) A simple software flash and you have close if not over 200 hp. 6) Bought my 2017 for $18,000 with 2000 miles on it 3 years ago. 7) Better looking than Miata. 8) Handles amazing!! (I've owned 6 miatas and still have a 94) 9)Deeply discounted units can be had for thousands below retail. 10) No wind noise from window in your ear like the Miata. 11) No problems or issues. 12) Highly recommended!!! And I'm a 35 year Miata guy. Original NA 90-97 Miata still the best out there in my opinion. The Fiat 124 Spider is what the original NA Miata should have progressed into.
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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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Upgraded to a Fiat from a Porsche
TomBarnard1, 08/01/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I owned and daily drove my Porsche Boxster for 6 years and loved the car. What I didn't love was the price of maintenance, parts, tires, and brakes. The Porsche was a great car, don't get me wrong, but with a Porsche, you are paying for the ability to do 165 mph and everything in the car is designed to that ability (meaning spec tires, brakes, etc. are $$$). And in six years of ownership, I took the car into triple digits only one single time. I paid those prices for a capability I'm never going to use. Meanwhile, this little 124 gives me just as much fun driving dynamic at speeds that won't land me in jail. And the expected maintenance costs should be next to nothing given so much of it under the skin is Mazda. It's nice to not have to spend so much energy worrying about my car ending up costing me more than I can afford to repair. One last thought. Before I owned my Porsche, I drove a Honda S2000. I never thought I'd drive a car with a manual transmission as enjoyable as the S2000. This Fiat comes really close. This is one of the best sticks I've ever driven at any price.
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A 1000 miles in
Mr Flores, 12/26/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
So far I driven up Angeles Crest Hwy , awesome, over the grapevine during hi winds , very quiet inside ( nice surprise) I hit a brick at about 70mph the brick rolled under bouncing loudly, looked under car and found there is a skid plate, no damage done , we bonded ( the car and I )
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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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Great looking car and a blast!
TerryPS, 02/07/2021
updated 02/08/2024
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car, always get stares and people ask what is it? It's very fun to drive, fast, takes the curves and sexy car. No complaints really except for the electronics, nav system sucks and no apple CarPlay.
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124 is huge fun to drive
Steve Reed, 02/28/2021
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After looking at the 124 Spider off and on for a year or so, I decided to take a test drive last month. While looking at both the Abarth and Lusso trims that were available at the dealership, I also learned that Fiat was discontinuing the 124 with the 2020 model. What a shame, as this is no doubt a great little car that offers a different twist to its Mazda MX 5 cousin. After driving both cars, my wife and I settled on the Lusso model, black exterior with saddle tan interior. We really liked the Abart for the manual transmission, as well as a little more sporty and youthful look. That said, the Lusso just has a more timeless look, in our opinion, and as we will probably never race this car, just felt the Lusso would age better. Although we’ve only had it a month now, I’m really impressed with the way the car drives and handles. Yes, it’s small inside, but if that’s a concern then one probably shouldn’t be looking at this car to begin with. Everything is laid out very nicely, the interior trim is well appointed, and it’s super easy to lower and raise the top. As we plan on keeping this car for a long time, I anticipate it will bring us a lot of fun as the kids head of to college and we can enjoy some nice drives together. As many have said in other reviews, this car “puts a smile on my face each time I drive it”. I have no doubt it will continue to do so. The one question I have for the Edmunds reviewers is, why rate this car so low relative to the Mazda MX 5? For sure, the engine is not the same, but essentially everything else in both cars are the same. The interior ergonomics, infotainment and cargo are identical, yet the Fiat scores lower on all these. Even the written description of each of these categories is negative for the Fiat, but positive for the Mazda. This to me is a rather biased review.
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Fun economy car
Carnut, 11/14/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Owned sports cars for over 50 yrs. and the one thing this car has is fun to drive and good fuel economy in one pkg. had a Maserati spyder and service sucked were as my local mechanic can work on this.
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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Fun in the sun
Old car guy, 04/14/2021
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had almost every type of sports car and get more compliments on the little fiat then any other car and I’m in my 70s lol . All I here is a comparison between the 124 and other sports cars but the truth is all roadsters are sports cars but not all sports cars are roadsters. ( a small light weight convertible with a small engine) which rules out all but a few sports cars. I have read flaws on the car which happen to be Mazda flaws.it is also much easier to modify then a Mx5 which a lot of owners love. Enjoy and ignore what a lot of non owners say.
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2019 Abarth Worked
Ed, 07/04/2021
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
having Many fast cars including a Shelby cobra....Corvette's and so on this is with out a doubt the best of both words...my 2019 Abarth has an upgraded inner cooler...Turbo...Suspension up grades....Brembo Big brake kit...Goodwin racing exhaust with a high flow Exhaust. And I have to tell you it is a Rocket!!!!Love this Italian Stallion !!!
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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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Fun and economy in one pkg.
Cal, 01/15/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Fiat could of put a better auto trans like Hyundai has. Other then that it is fun to drive in the mountains. Haven’t had any problems. The other thing it needs is at least 200 hp to make it more fun.
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Abarth spider - no crawler
Andy spider, 02/25/2023
updated 02/28/2025
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased my abarth 124 spider 4 weeks ago, red with black hood & boot. I was looking for a second car something different, hadn't even thought of this model until my son suggested the abarth. We visited a local fiat dealer who had one that had just come in, not even valeted or cleaned. We looked at it, started it up, that was it - sold! The test drive was amazing. I love everything about the car, its beautiful, stylish, unusual, fast, no one else has one and sounds fantastic, also cheap to run. I didn't want a huge engined car, I've already got a 3ltr Audi so the 1400 turbo is ideal. My son loves it!! I've driven 2litre mx5 and they just don't come close to the abarth and everyone's got one! I can only recommend this beauty👌👌👌 2 years on, still loving the car, no issues at all with it, pity the U.K. roads are such a mess with pot holes , but that’s the mess we are in here 👌👌
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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)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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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Big mistake
Bob, 01/04/2019
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 140 people found this review helpful
Sounds good but that’s it
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Best car for the money, I have ever owned
Armyvoyager , 08/07/2020
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve had two miatas but neither was as fun as the Abarth 124 Spider. No other car turns heads the way this vehicle does. Handling with the stick shift is a dream. A lot more fun even than a Mustang Bullit I had before.
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Love this car and her charming personality!
Mood Indigo, 01/17/2025
2020 FIAT 124 Spider Lusso 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Like many Fiat enthusiasts, I loved this car and chose it over the Miata for its comfort, luxury appointments, and sleek lines. The convertible top is so easy to use, you can take it down and lock it into place with one hand -- same with putting the top back up again! Love the design and the handling of this car! So why did I sell? I live in St. Louis, and the only Fiat dealer is terrible. Had the chance to trade on a new Mercedes, with a dealership that has progressed beyond 1950s customer service, and I took the opportunity to divorce myself from the local Fiat dealer. (And I didn't even have to ask my husband!) If you have a reliable Fiat dealer (or an import shop that can get genuine Fiat parts) in your area, you won't regret buying this fun and soon-to-be highly collectible car. Just make sure you can access support in your ares.
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Great affordable sports car
Gio Sailor , 03/11/2023
2019 FIAT 124 Spider Abarth 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great sports car in a relatively affordable price range. The styling is great (I think better than the Miata it is based on) and while it has the Fiat turbo engine, it has a lot of Mazda parts and is also Made in Japan so long term reliability could more similar to a Mazda. The main negatives are the pretty tight cabin and really small trunk, and to some extent the lack of power. But that aside it is a fun little convertible, quite responsive with decent performance. The engine runs out of steam pretty early on, but it has good mid range torque for city driving. It seemed undertired to me as it is easy to lose traction and to slide the car around. But that can be fun too. Ideally this car needed a bit more power at least for the performance Abarth version, but for the money it is good value. MPG is really good. Ride and noise is OK, a bit stiff and not a luxury ride. Close to a vintage roadster feel overall, which is what it was designed to be.
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