Which do you prefer: the Mazda MX 5 or this Abarth 124 Spider? 🤔
@Poniculus33573 жыл бұрын
Mx 5 well depends on the car if it mazda
@gryzzlyjack89863 жыл бұрын
Definitely Abarth
@CLC-10003 жыл бұрын
Abarth
@emilhilmy77403 жыл бұрын
Mazda reliability off course.
@bvc1003 жыл бұрын
The Abarth 124 Spider
@loudnessjr3 жыл бұрын
I love that each members of the og trio have different style of reviewing cars. Hammond talks lots about the excitement of the cars, clarkson talks lots about the sentimental values and may talks lots about facts and his opinions about the cars
@amirrahmanichokanlu47002 жыл бұрын
Got mine yesterday, a low mileage pristine 2019 Abarth 124 with Monza exhaust. I’m just going to the garage for no reason, to just look at it. I’m in love!
@romachoz Жыл бұрын
how much brother? 20k dollars? 15k?
@apocalyps2012 Жыл бұрын
@@romachoz $25k- at time was 4.5k on the clock
@FOXHOUND41434 ай бұрын
CONGRATS MAN!
@adeadalienn24573 жыл бұрын
I got one myself a couple months ago and let me tell you... best decision of my life. I don't care about speed, I care about how much fun I'll have driving to my destination, and man oh man do I have fun. Only thing I don't like is how much attention it gets.
@billywuzhere92562 жыл бұрын
Its propably not the car but your awesome looks 😉👍🏻
@michelemariotti8198 Жыл бұрын
To be fair, I think that cars are getting too fast for the road, and this has plenty for you to have fun with
@vipe650rАй бұрын
@@michelemariotti8198Exactly. I don’t give a rip what’s 3mph faster or .2sec quicker to 60. I don’t have that much road, skill, or speeding ticket money, and it’s not practical to get to the track. I want to go fast, have fun, and make an adventure out of getting groceries, taking the longest, twistiest route possible.
@elitesennabubble3 жыл бұрын
props to the sound team for filtering out the wind noise
@ilcugginocanadese2 жыл бұрын
Having had one for the past 5 years almost to the day, I can attest to the fact that with the windows rolled up, it's quieter in there than with the top on. It's also quieter than a couple of cars I owned throughout the years. Definitely quieter than any convertible jeep.
@aripo143 жыл бұрын
I truly miss car reviews from these guys. You can’t have that sort of things with specials format we have today 😢
@EronPlaysRocknRoll3 жыл бұрын
I do too. Having the balance of the cocking about specials and the 'serious' car reviews was one of the best things about the old tg/gt episodes. Don't get me wrong I love the specials, but one special every few months is getting a bit boring tbh
@Vyker3 жыл бұрын
They need to do this just for KZbin. Car after car.
@Kronos09993 жыл бұрын
Tbh, people weren't interested in that. Their specials is all what everyone wanted.
@Kronos09992 жыл бұрын
@greatnoodle But still a minority. Rather like the Twitter snowflakes.
@Dutch_fellow2 жыл бұрын
carwow with mat is close :) highly recommend
@hagnas3 жыл бұрын
Rented one of these on a vacation in Sardinia, the perfect place for a car like this! Amazing, smiled everytime I started it. Turned heads and took attention. Soooo much fun!
@GuyRandomOne14 күн бұрын
You didn't turn heads, that's all In your imagination. Seen a couple of these on urban roads, no one bats an eye 😂
@franciscojosecallerua-grup85533 жыл бұрын
Abarth has to be one of the coolest emblems ever 🤩
@Ingemarssn3 жыл бұрын
Got mine last week and I have to admit. I love it.
@rombrodriguez2 жыл бұрын
It was this episode that motivated me to get the Abarth 124 spider. I was on the fence about getting it but Richard’s enthusiastic review convinced me!
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
@@rameshshinde1193 This car did cost me 26,000 EUR inlcuding tax. Which, in some parts of the world, would be quite a lot I guess. But I believe this is somewhere in the average range of new car prices in Germany. A VW Golf GTI for example is more expensive, and not even the top of the line model. There are also other manufacturers that have much more expensive models in their lineup. I am wondering if you are writing the same comment under a Porsche video. I know the Abarth looks more expensive, but it is actually not.
@rameshshinde11932 жыл бұрын
@@Gentleman...Driver you are indeed a gentleman.
@sasazapadnik93352 жыл бұрын
and Jeremy Clarkson's motivated me to get 500 Abarth lol
@felsherzog14 Жыл бұрын
I want one so badly because of this Episode. Maybe in a few years
@Minecraftpanda6 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at one right now for $21,000 usd. Which honestly a decent car starts around $18,000 anyways so it’s not too expensive
@Waltkat2 жыл бұрын
I love this new 124. Seriously thinking of getting one. I've also liked the original ones from the 70's too. My Fiat 500 has the same heart (engine) as the 124 so I know what Hammond means about the sound. And when the turbo spools up, fun, fun, fun!
@Chris0-583 жыл бұрын
"...which relaxes the stability control....quite a lot." I felt that.
@quillmaurer65633 жыл бұрын
Couldn't have been all that much though ... he didn't crash it!
@leytonjones81382 жыл бұрын
I had one of these ... Pretty certain that the sport button only trimmed the throttle response ... Doesn't change anything else.
@crissto85912 жыл бұрын
@@leytonjones8138 if it's the same as the 500 (595/696), it also gets ya 20 more torques (which is a lot at that level) and stiffens the steering wheel. Now the 500 has a separate traction control button which does offer a significant difference but it's fwd so can't speak about the fiata there
@ANDREWSAMY5628 ай бұрын
@@leytonjones8138Maybe just maybe you didn't push it hard enough... *Grabs popcorn*
@leytonjones81388 ай бұрын
@@ANDREWSAMY562Probably so! Wish I'd kept it ... Mine was all white with red mirrors ... An absolute beauty.
@conniewails26363 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for almost 5 years now and every time I get in it, it makes me smile!
@user-zj1eg2iv6m Жыл бұрын
Me too
@aleddavies7702 ай бұрын
Any problems with it?
@AtheistOrphan3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Content from SIX YEARS ago. Can’t believe TGT has been going that long. Time really flies.
@Jim-ku6ry3 ай бұрын
I own a fully restored 1978 124. Did the engine up with performance cams, larger pistons and dual 40 IDF carbs and headers. Sounds so throaty. It's still not the fastest sports car around but it is such a great classic Italian car. I literally can't go anywhere without people approaching me and asking questions. Love my little 124 👌
@dodgelandesman2 жыл бұрын
I have an abarth. It's a great solo cross continent road trip car. Had it for a year and has 50k miles on it. Gone from Canada to central Mexico with it. I think the spider would've held on if they released it in Mexico. The car is perfect for the tiny winding streets down there and reacts quickly and effortlessly
@rubi588 Жыл бұрын
Had any major problems with it? I’ve been obsessed with them for years but every single person I talk to thinks it’s financial suicide to get one here in the states 😣
@dodgelandesman Жыл бұрын
Glad you asked! 1 year later and my car is totaled. hole in the engine. Too exotic to get parts easily and cheaply for. Bougjt for 30k. Sold it for 10k. Although not awful resale considering the car wasn't drivable. It got 100k miles. Drove it up to Alaska. As far south as Puebla, south of Mexico City. It went offroad all the time so I was asking for it. Down all these mountain roads, horrible highways in Mexico. Not a good investment. But I ran the poor thing into the ground. If you want to take one epic, two year road trip, it'll hold up fine for those two years. RIP my fiat Spider. June 2020-June 2023
@Ilyena2 жыл бұрын
God, I love this car. Someone owns one of these near me, and I find myself gravitating towards their house regularly. I'm gonna steal it someday.
@Ilyena2 жыл бұрын
Hold on, maybe I can ask for a test drive. That's probably a better idea.
@barrosmatic Жыл бұрын
Lol! If it's me, come on over and take a drive. It's a fkn blast!
@johnbrooks85302 жыл бұрын
Best 124 Spider Abarth video I've seen. My brother and I both bought one and we couldn't smile more when driving them.
@feke59873 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does the Abarth 124 look exactly like Richard Hammond. Like it even has a goatee.
@callme_v87893 жыл бұрын
You ain't wrong
@englishatheart3 жыл бұрын
Can people please stop asking if it's just them? You know damn well you're not. 😝
@saqafatahmadfareedi13182 жыл бұрын
I am with ya a bit.
@manthenvashishth37692 жыл бұрын
Now i can't unsee it
@andybroer6512 жыл бұрын
HaHAhahaha.... yes!
@steveaga46832 жыл бұрын
Back in 2018 I test drove an MX5 1.5 RF, MX5 2.0 soft-top ND1, Fiat 124 and Abarth 124. I have had the Abarth for nigh on 4 years, now.....and I love it! I will never sell it!
@Msfiona693 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Correct Richard.. What a great little car that is.. 💕💕💕💕
@williamtung3502 жыл бұрын
Italian: "Ah-Ba-RRRRR-Te" Richard: "A Bath"
@artymorty_12483 жыл бұрын
Lucky enough to own one of these!!! Wasnt 100% sure until I first saw it-now it's my absolute pride and joy-a truly amazing car for amazing money!!🤩🤩🤩
@lisakaz352 жыл бұрын
How are you doing with maintenance/upkeep costs?
@artymorty_12482 жыл бұрын
Been 0retty good so far-it did all 500 miles of the NC500 without any problems 😁 filling the tank is about 60 quid, yet even with it's quickness you can get at least 40mpg-so far all she's had is oil filter and injector cleanse-all standard servicing. In one word:Brilliant!
@artymorty_12482 жыл бұрын
But you do have to use her at least once a week, otherwise the engine starts to make a chugging sound after non-use-not that that's a problem cuz I always look for excuses to drive it 😁
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
@@lisakaz35 I have one since 2019. Its okay for a sportscar. I expected it to be much worse. Those things have broken: - rooftop (Mazda part - construction failure, was replaced under warranty) - lambda probe (2 times), caused also the catalytic converter to break (2,000 EUR including tax). Other then that, after 3 years and 45,000 km my tires have to be replaced in a few months. I have to say that I am a very abusive driver, doing a lot of harsh driving on mountain passes.
@eightatheart_music2 жыл бұрын
@@Gentleman...Driver and yet you go by the name „Gentleman Driver“ ;D
@ag4allgood Жыл бұрын
Hammond saying the MX-5 does not have a Limited Slip Differential is wrong 2:27 ! Across the pond in the US the MX-5s do come with a LSD in certain packages. Back in the 1st week of March 2017 I test drove a 2017 124 Spyder Abarth after watching a video review. It looked nice / the interior was well done with a nice Red tach in the instrument cluster. However the heavy clutch & turbo lag were not fun ! As my test drive hit many Red Lights. So I left the Fiat / Alfa Romeo dealer feeling let down. Even that exhaust was muted - not the record exhaust. Next day I went to the Mazda dealer. Sitting in front a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Club soft top almost exactly optioned as that 124 Abarth in Artic White. It was so much better with a super light clutch pedal & instant throttle response that muted the 124's reflexes. In the corners the MX-5 Club felt lighter - more athletic. As a daily driver in traffic so much better off the line where it counted with the LSD giving traction ! So after 6.5 years with the MX-5 Club with Brembo / BBS package its had a better active exhaust added which sounds much more aggressive. Also what Hammond does not tell you is that the 124 Fiat is a PITA to do an oil change because Fiat engineers buried the elemental oil filter under the air intake & put it UPSIDE DOWN ! So its a messy involved process. BTW I drive my MX-5 daily in 4 season weather so I change out the summer performance tires for the winter performance wheels / tires when the snow & ice season hits. Awesome car all the way around !
@yomarek5323 Жыл бұрын
My dad owns this car and i just got insurance on it at 17 years old. Words cant explain how excited i am to driving this!
@Mrbulletfire3 жыл бұрын
absolutely love mine! the factory exhaust sounds amazing
@thegrandtour3 жыл бұрын
Who else needs some Fiat Abarth engine ASMR? 🙌
@carobsessions47072 жыл бұрын
I want 🤝🏻🔥❤️
@schalitz12 жыл бұрын
Truly is a shame they stopped selling it here in the states. It seems like a great car.
@andybroer6512 жыл бұрын
That sucks...
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
It is a very good car, and it does a lot of fun, but they sold it too expensive in the beginning and they didnt do like any advertising for it AT ALL. There were some company politics involved in this.
@andybroer6512 жыл бұрын
@@Gentleman...Driver too bad, performance specs were about the same as my Ferrari 308 GTS QV
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
@@andybroer651 Yepp, its basicly a baby Ferrari.
@veramenteeuforico82332 жыл бұрын
They stopped even in Italy...
@MBGolfer7 ай бұрын
I love my 124 abarth. Can't live without it
@motosagela2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind one at all. It's nice seeing Hammond doing a proper TG style review.
@christophercofer21922 жыл бұрын
I learned how to drive on a 80s fiat 124 was a total rust bucket but it was such a blast to drive id love to get behind the wheel of its more modern day brother and fall in love with it all over again
@thesilentgametestr2 жыл бұрын
I've drove an abarth 500 with that Monza exhaust, it's a really lovely sounding exhaust and sounds a lot better than the other aftermarket or alternatives stock. I don't know if this 124 is a face lift or not standard as no other 124 I've watched had a sporty sounding stock exhaust untill you changed it. There was next to no sound, even the 500/595 had sporty stock exhausts and they all have the same engine.
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
There is the baseline model called the Fiat 124 Spider. And then the Abarth 124 Spider (in the US called Fiat 124 Spider Abarth). Only the Abarth has the Record Monza exhaust. The standard Fiat has basicly no sound, which is okay because its another approach to a roadster (more comfortable).
@scp19042 ай бұрын
I put the record Monza in my 124 Fiat and the sound is great!
@mark.e.p2 жыл бұрын
Went in one yesterday. The guy bought it for £21k on a 19 plate, my what a car, its pure fun and a feels like a proper old school sports car.
@bghoody56653 жыл бұрын
Japanese reliability and build quality coupled with Italian design and flair. Sounds like a good match.
@nico51793 жыл бұрын
The 124 has a Fiat Multiair engine on it. Mechanical wise its also Italian.
@bghoody56653 жыл бұрын
@@nico5179 Ah so it uses a Fiat engine - I wasn't aware of that. Unfortunate.
@nico51793 жыл бұрын
@@bghoody5665 multiair engines are amazing, they are also used in Alfaromeos. The 1.4 Multiair Turbo is a beast of an engine. Rock solid and reliable. Dunno what u talking about.
@bghoody56652 жыл бұрын
@@nico5179 Alfas and Fiats don't really have a reputation for reliability - even Clarkson, Hammond and May, who generally only discuss how well a car drives and not things like cost of ownership, will and have admitted as much and any reputable website that discusses the subject will confirm it. But whatever. A car like this is not meant to be used as a daily driver. I'm sure if it's only taken out a couple dozen times a year it would probably be okay. Probably.
@nico51792 жыл бұрын
@@bghoody5665 Alfas and fiats dont have a reputation for reliability.... what are you stuck in the 80s? That notion that these cars are still unreliable even after decades that demonstrates the contrary is just baffling. These cars are as reliable as any modern car in todays standards. This BS needs to stop already, its getting ridiculous.
@edwinkjellzahnАй бұрын
This is probably my favorite and best looking car they reviewed on TGT. Here’s a Grand Tour Top Tip, if you want a cheap Italian sports car, don’t buy a Quattroporte, buy an Abarth 124.
@ZZZWorks2 жыл бұрын
I love the black bonnet statement. Well done Richard.
@Dcage133 жыл бұрын
Future classic for sure
@tjnucnuc2 жыл бұрын
I have the Abarth 500. I love that 1.4 I definitely want one of these.
@samgao2 жыл бұрын
I think this was filmed before the release of the ND2 Miata with the extra revs. The ND RF hits 60 in less than 6 seconds, and that’s a while second faster. Plus you can tell they have the old screen from the infotainment in this abarth…
@mikyruna2 жыл бұрын
infotainment is only shit for insane kids
@1gkrynski12 жыл бұрын
Use to have one in 1972. Loved it than and to see todays edition bring back old memories.
@kenwhiteproductions Жыл бұрын
3:21 The reason why I bought mine.. and the cornering lol
@AndorRadnai3 жыл бұрын
I really want one of these and drive around Lago Como with it..!
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
Como has no good streets to drive it. Go to France instead and do the Routes des Grandes Alpes. Do it maybe in May or early October. I literally did this with my Abarth 124 and the car was perfect for this environment. Italy has better food, tho.
@AndorRadnai2 жыл бұрын
@@Gentleman...Driver Como is less about the driving and more about the open top experience. How could it be anything else, the roads really are not suited for fun driving. The French Alps are on my definitive bucket list, as I have seen so many wonderful roads there, so I will wholeheartedly heed that suggestion!
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
@@AndorRadnai Do it. I also recommend the smaller alpine italian lakes, as Como and Garda are really crowded. However, driving in Tuscany was also a nice experience. Just stay on the mountains if you want to have fun. Drive down into a village or town for meals. Italy has the best food and the best architecture and the best feel of life. La dolce vita. But the best roads are definetely in southern France. They are not only twisty, but also empty.
@Gulliver01110 ай бұрын
Gotta be my favorite review ever by Hammond
@JungleUTFR Жыл бұрын
Just had to buy one, absolutely love it !! Smiles per Gallon off the scale
@TheDeganator7 ай бұрын
I dont have the abarth but its tuned and lowered with goodwin's system one and man is it a fun car and breaks necks
@abarthcorsa34933 жыл бұрын
Abarth is the best tuner ever. They take small cars and make them even more fun!
@carobsessions47072 жыл бұрын
❤️🔥🤝🏻
@Tjocksnorriss2 жыл бұрын
A regular Fiat 500 isn't fun.
@Big-T-2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@RyanB571 Жыл бұрын
The first time i heard the Abarth 124, i instantly fell in love. I've only seen one on tbe road though
@petergriffiths40553 жыл бұрын
Only cool cars have a black bonnet, not so sure on that one because near my house unfortunately someone has decided to put a black bonnet on his fiesta 1.2 eco boost
@lhb823 жыл бұрын
The Abarth 124 Spider have a black bonnet because it is a well known feature of the original FIAT Abarth 124. The normal FIAT 124 Spider have a regular bonnet.
@artymorty_12483 жыл бұрын
Peter Griffiths true I have a pure white 124-looks nice without the black bonnet I think
@donjuan1502 жыл бұрын
hahah....
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
@@lhb82 They sold the Abarths without the mat black bonnets as well. Mine is metallic black all around (without the red mirror caps and lip stick, too). ;) The mat black bonnetts are because of rally sports back in the day. Having a large bonnett in front of you with glossy paint isnt good for sun reflections. At least not when you want to do some precision driving.
@GAFloppa3 жыл бұрын
Yeppppppp loved mine and was sad to eventually see it go
@2stronk.2 жыл бұрын
Who else is here after renting one of these in Spain? Holy cow I need this car in my life
@donjuan1502 жыл бұрын
Test drove one against the Mazda and I still think about getting one! So much more raw and peppy than the Mazda.
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
Go for it. Although in the meanwhile the prices for used Abarth 124 Spider have climbed a bit, while you can get used Miatas for much less money.
@Chosenhunter77 Жыл бұрын
I’ve driven mine since 2017, put 60k on it. I still smile every I drive it.
@LP-up9dy2 жыл бұрын
Anyone thinking about reliability issues with this car or any other with a Multiair Engine read the following: Use recommended oils only (Selenia, AGIP etc with the right viscosity. I prefer AGIP and don’t use any other brands even if they are “the same”) with 1 extra oil change between the recommended interval (EG: Proper annual servicing and a 6 month oil change in between) and never EVER leave it without turning it on for more than 7 days or you will have to prime the engine (search for multiair brick or multiair priming). This is why people talk about reliability issues because the engine just won’t turn on without priming it properly if sitting for long periods without use (it can literally take 30~40 tries to move tiny bits of oil to the upper engine so it’s lubricated enough to turn on safely as it’s a safety feature. I learned this the hard way during lockdowns) and even mechanics get frustrated and just give up and say the engine needs to be replaced. Worst case scenario the oil pump will need to be changed but that’s about it. If you follow these 2 things you will have a car for life. I’ve owned a 124 since 2020 and it’s the most fun car I’ve had.
@Waltkat2 жыл бұрын
That's funny, I have a 500 that has the same engine/turbo and it has sat for 7 days without being driven and it started right up without issue.
@LP-up9dy2 жыл бұрын
@@Waltkat that’s great man
@peterlewis35406 ай бұрын
It was a Mazda MX5 in a posh Giorgio Armani suit. I thought the 124 Spider had a far more attractive appearance than the Mazda, but i much prefer the less complicated naturally aspirated petrol engine,
@ZoroastrianCowboy2 жыл бұрын
I have the regular 124 and it is awesome.
@garrycroft42153 жыл бұрын
Well I have a Black Bonnet and the same 0-62 time. Rear Wheel Drive that will drift especially if I turn off stability control. All that’s missing is the Sound. 😬
@lorenzbeumers16013 жыл бұрын
Underrateted comment haha
@MrYuri1093 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@ChrisJorenby2 жыл бұрын
This video is the reason I bought a 124 Spider!
@Ilyena2 жыл бұрын
With a black bonnet?
@shankarbalan38132 жыл бұрын
What a lovely little roadster…
@petyrkowalski98872 жыл бұрын
I have been gardening all,day… I am ready for A Barth.
@eightatheart_music2 жыл бұрын
One of the best looking cars ever made and also criminally underrated
@bzdtemp2 жыл бұрын
No question that Mazda build a good Fiat, in fact likely the best Fiat ever - and the most reliable.
@ilpatongi2 жыл бұрын
@@bzdtemp I mean, the engine is one of the most reliable and tunable engines you can find in any car.
@bzdtemp2 жыл бұрын
@@ilpatongi I won't claim I know much about the FIAT engine, however I do know their engines generally can take a beating.
@ilpatongi2 жыл бұрын
@@bzdtemp Yep
@LLSicilia7 күн бұрын
would have preferred if it was made in Italy..the paint is thin and compromised
@Hunor7893 жыл бұрын
Abarth 124 Spider, like it
@ramonrivera54672 жыл бұрын
Seeing the way it handles and the way it runs I like it also.
@JemimaPuddleduck7773 жыл бұрын
Any car that growls is ok by me 😊 if I had to choose it would be the Abarth 124 Spider 😁
@russelljacob79552 жыл бұрын
Richard Hammond: Best car person on TV and net. Now if only could be free of other two holding him back
@ahmadpatel81862 жыл бұрын
They are not holding him back They are three legends pushing each other forwards
@awesomefrankrapid2 ай бұрын
I just bought a fully specced one with 800 miles on the clock for £23k. Future classic
@kronossaturno60172 жыл бұрын
Autobianchi 112 Abarth had a black bonnet... Try it! 70 hp on small layer box!
@asmolbean93003 жыл бұрын
Probably my favourite car tbh
@Abandoned_Brane3 жыл бұрын
It's a he get looking than the Mazda. I looked at them, I ultimately picked up 59 Sprite and am in the process of completely restoring it to better than new. I plan on doing the great American roads in it. Overseas Highway, beartooth-chief joseph loop...
@AarmOZ842 жыл бұрын
I agree with Richard, and this is coming from a MX-5 RF owner, the exhaust note is better with the Spider than with the Miata.
@user-nt9yw5gx5lАй бұрын
These always look special
@melvin98983 жыл бұрын
I always worry when Hammond uses the word “car” and “fire” in the same sentence. I also worry when he does stuff like this 2:35
@TiesOfZip Жыл бұрын
It also looks miles better than a miata
@jaredriggs-reeves21938 ай бұрын
Still hard to believe even Mazda manufactured these for FCA
@Kay-cx5ix3 жыл бұрын
I love the abarth 124 spider
@themicrowavenetwork3 жыл бұрын
And Hammond is the go-to person for Rimac Automobili 🔥
@yanissgaray6644 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love mine, would recommend to anyone, this car is simply amaziiing!!
@Reveticate2 жыл бұрын
I am quite literally at the moment considering buying one
@Gentleman...Driver2 жыл бұрын
Prices went up for them. Better sooner then later. They dont get any better now. What makes them not attractive by now would be that a similar kitted out used Miata will cost you much, much less money. Ive got mine for 26,000 EUR (including tax) factory new three years ago, because the dealers couldnt sell them off.
@richardpatton25022 жыл бұрын
That front nose section just stuck on there just kills it for me
@brandonreed65282 жыл бұрын
Rented this and loved this car. Was talked out of getting it because of cargo space, and trade ability later on
@Maggiolino45cv2 жыл бұрын
Bellissima auto! Veramente.....
@GordonoRamo3 жыл бұрын
Got mine a month ago. Perfect for a 23 yo like myself
@garyjeffries10413 жыл бұрын
Speed and power Jeremy my man 💪
@austinreed58053 жыл бұрын
This is a nice, little car.
@safariyamaishayetu41442 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this. It bothered me at the time and it still does now. The MX5 does have an LSD. But it's fine to like this if you do.
@teop78872 жыл бұрын
It's a shame that FCA botched how the 500 and the 124 were marketed (and priced) in the US. We still have our '12 500 Sport. It's affectionately called the family pet, and it's a blast to drive!
@ryanpatterson95262 жыл бұрын
Abarth = fire
@HansDelbruck532 ай бұрын
With the steering wheel on the correct side, one of these would be quite fun to drive in the USA.
@MFHyde_Garcia Жыл бұрын
Im thinking of buying one within these next few months, fairly late but its got low miles on it and im in need of a RWD little 2 seater. Any heads up on some issues i might run into ??
@triple67582 жыл бұрын
My very first car was a 1975 Cream Yellow 124 Spider.
@boblast85062 жыл бұрын
I have a 1982 fiat spider and a tenth gen civic si. I want one of these. Badly.
@philzvids35772 жыл бұрын
I have the standard 124 spider non-Abarth which is only about half a second slower to 60. It's a real shame they didn't put the Fiat / Alfa 1.8 Multiair engine in the Abarth - I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
@charlesdecker98703 жыл бұрын
The Abarth,definitely.
@thegirthquake85742 жыл бұрын
Funny-- My Kia Forte GT Manual has the exact same acceleration and speed figures. That's not to say "Fiata bad" but more to compare and take notes. Very interesting.
@DashCamSerbia3 жыл бұрын
Well, of course. Forza Italia!
@Gerdaldfighterkid2 жыл бұрын
Such good video production value
@leovice65052 жыл бұрын
3:58 Did he really just say, "Only cool cars have black bonnets" 😂😂 You can paint absolutely any car black.
@entropyalwaysincreases.68672 жыл бұрын
I had the chance to buy a 124 for £7000 plus my 68 plate Mazda RF. I loved the sound of the 124. I decided to keep my Mazda and get a racing exhaust. 😁
@CHMernerner2 жыл бұрын
He looks so happy and i envy that
@AdamKowalski-hb2db3 жыл бұрын
Great car
@thegrandtour3 жыл бұрын
Someone's a major Abarth fan, judging from your profile pic 😎
@AdamKowalski-hb2db2 жыл бұрын
@@thegrandtour especially 595 and 124 🥰
@leehenry57643 жыл бұрын
He's found a new Oliver
@thegrandtour2 жыл бұрын
"OLIVERRR!" 😭
@malice_wonderland3 жыл бұрын
Top spec MX-5 has always had a limited slip.
@rickardroach90752 жыл бұрын
Only in manual, not automatic.
@malice_wonderland2 жыл бұрын
@@rickardroach9075 Amazing. Glad I've never owned an automatic :D
@TheFarCobra3 жыл бұрын
Anyone else need a cold shower after watching this Abarth?