2018 FIAT 124 Spider consumer reviews

I bought one of these a couple of years back. I even used it as my daily driver which is not for everyone if you have kids/items to haul around town. However, it was the most fun car I have ever driven, I never ran into any issues maintenance wise or when I was driving it, and I even got in a severe car accident that could have very easily taken my life. This car may not be the safest for rolling over in but it kept me safe when I hit a concrete barrier after being run off the highway by a semi.

Actually I wouldn't recommend this car as a daily driver. But as a fun Toy I would. It's impractical, if it needs repair expect awhile to get fixed. However you don't see many on the road, in the past four years I've only seen one other. Nobody really knows what it is, other than it says Fiat. Most people think it costs way more than it does. It's at least as fun to drive as a Miata. I have the Lusso model which means heated leather seats, here in Wisconsin that extends the driving season with the top down.

I've had my Classica for over 3 years and 23,000 miles. It's very fast, compared to similar sports cars(do NOT compare it to a V-8 Mustang or Challenger, or Camero like some magazines do-get real!). I had a Miata years ago and drove a new one before I drove the Spider. No comparrison in handling or performance. When the turbo kicks in, you're off and running. I'd NOT buy one with automatic, however, turbos and automatics are a PIA. Yes, it's tight if you're over weight or too tall. The 6 speed manual is a dream and it corners like a B-outa-H! The styling is awesome and the top goes up and down like a dream. Yes, you can spend more money for a more expensive sports car, but why?? Fiat finally got things right!

Very speedy. Really fun to drive in the auto-manual mode. You truly can not be in a bad mood when driving this car, makes me smile everytime!

This car handles nicely . Very responsive. Reasonable quiet with top up. Really nice sound system. It’s a sharp looking roadster and keeps up nicely on a 70 mph highway. Smile in every mile.

I first fell in love with the Fiat Spider when I was 16 but thankfully didn't purchase one before I matured as a driver. 20 years later, I was thrilled to learn the 124-spider was back in production and I have enjoyed experience of driving the Abarth. It gets consistent compliments and appreciative looks from strangers.

I wrote an earlier review after a short ownership period having since modded the vehicle to suit me because though initially it was all good I felt that the car floated a little, understeered a little and found brakes weak so I rated it too highly, however........Now, it is "The Dogs....." I have added performance air filter, Diverter Valve + to Turbo, Maxfire Coil Packs, EBC Yellowstuff brake pads, ibach coil springs and Good-Win dual tip exhaust that burbles as it should.

Since owning this car March 2018 it has suffered a Lambda Sensor failure, a head gasket failure and is currently having the engine replaced, although Fiat can't actually tell me when the parts will be available. The car has been with the dealer for 3 months and counting and Fiat refuse to provide any vehicle in the interim. Shocking customer service from all concerned from Fiat, Main Dealer and Leasys the finance company who I hasten to add still want paying evry month for the car we don't have!

This car takes me back to the days of my Triumph Spitfire and Rootes Sunbeam Alpine. There’s nothing like an open roadster on a sunny day!

The reason for my purchase was that we had four Mazda Miatas. The Fiat is part mazda and it feels very comfortable, good handling and the ride is great.