Review: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- I review the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso with an automatic transmission. Huge thanks to Fiat for sending me for a week to review! What do you think about these?
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Who can say they've been subscribed since his brz snow videos , I think that was 3 or 4 years ago DANG time flies
StevieBoy been here since the BRZ vids. Main reason why I subbed. Do miss the brz
me. his videos sine he got it made me buy mt frs.
StevieBoy I think I subbed when he had the mini then he bought the mustang
me
been watching since then but won't sub b/c he begged for his viewers to help him buy a car that he has since traded away. Not salty about it really just kind of rubbed me the wrong way.
Always see people smiling when driving conv. roadsters. And that's really what its all about.
You are my go-to car reviewer, nice job
+Jsh thank you, I really appreciate that!
subaruwrxfan lol same here yo I just searched lexus es 350 review and looked at the names hoping to see subaruwrxfan hahaha tfl car guys r so annoying
The cornering part of the video (10:30) was awesome with the dual video! Keep doing that please 😁
Beautiful 124! Love it! Great video as well....cant wait for the Abarth review!
Sept 21, 2016 - Got the 2nd of the first 2 Fully Factory Optioned Lussos with stick on the entire West Coast of the USA, in Henderson/Las Vegas... The Stick makes a WORLD of difference in this car... Took all of 15 minutes to get it down with virtually NO Turbo Lag... I hate the styling of the Abarth, SO, I got the Lusso.. and plan to add exhaust, Brembo's, etc.. FUNNEST car I've ever had in my LIFE !!!! Coming from a Mustang GT.. The Mustang feels like a Land Barge compared to my 124.. I'm 54, 6'0 205, 38w, and fit perfectly... The top is amazing, along with the BOSE 9 speaker stereo with sub and headrest speakers... LOVE LOVE LOVE this car.. Wouldn't trade it for the World.... =)Meteor Gray/Black.. My new Daily Driver, Just hit 1200 miles... PURE AWESOMENESS
do you still have it
@@isaachunt5799 If he does his own oil changes he got rid of it. Ask me how I know ? Fiat is rumored to be pulling out of all markets with the 124 in 2020 ! If you ever need any parts remember the engine / suspension / exhaust / interior bits are Fiat while the windshield , side windows & back window are Mopar parts. The only Mazda parts are the ventilation / infotainment system with a small sprinkling of parts in the engine bay. Its a real combo sandwich !
Matt reminds me of a 1977 Luke Skywalker. Just don't ask me why.
Ive been waiting on this video.I asked you a while ago to do a review when it finally came out. Thanks!
+Zen Geiger thanks for your patience! Sometimes it takes me a while to get them but I try to film as many requested cars as possible.
I wish the rear end of this car was on the Miata
Brian _shady97 agreed, I like the back of this maybe we will see some conversions later on. I don't care for the front though
I honestly hope so, I love the back end of this but dislike the front end, but on the new ND Miata I love the front but don't care for the back
Agreed. Wish they'd gone with the classic round 124 headlights shown from the 1970s too.
8:48 still waiting for "OoO wooooo hoo this thing's quick!" :\
yitznewton it was not impressive enough
Caleb Hogue apparently!
I'm impressed the Fiat made a very good job with Mazda. The interiors look so gorgeous. Too bad for that turbo lag but a lot of people complain about the GARRET GT1446 and others choose it for the good performance peaks it can reach (about 210-215 hp). I Can't wait to watch a full test drive of the new ABARTH 124.
I'd have bought this car in a heart beat if it had at least 25hp more. Looks way better and more exotic than a Miata.
2 completely different cars. Drive them back to back like I did & the clear winner is the MX-5 whatever you think about looks ! Looks are subjective & the MX-5 is lighter , faster & more fun. Funny how all these people talk about buying one ! That is all that is ... talk ! For all you DIYers that do your own oil changes the drain plug is relatively straight forward but that oil filter is a pain in the A SS !
Fiat 124 have been pulled from the EU / UK markets. Here in the US I keep hearing that 2020 will be THE LAST YEAR !
www.124spider.org/threads/diy-changing-engine-oil-and-filter-with-photos.14017/
@@ag4allgood I totally agree with you, looks is one thing, the driving experience and overall ownership experience/cost is another. I didn't get one merely due to their bad reputation. Aesthetically, very nice car and even if I had gone for one, it would be a lease, not a purchase.
Ultimately, I ended up getting a stick shift 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE. It was very hard to get one in the US West Coast. Even though it was the first year model, I could tell it was designed and engineered very well. I have been very happy with it.
My very first car was a 1979 fiat sounder... amazingly never had any major problems with it. Glad to see it's back. But I think I'd take the Miata
Motor Trend drove this extremely spiritedly and they said it handled better than the MX-5. They gave praise for its handling.
Amazing review Matt!
Gotta find an Abarth 124 and review it! It sounds amazing also comes with more power, better brakes, and more precise handling.
keep it up man! Good reviews
The grille looks very Ford-like, though I've seen this car in person and I can say it looks way better than in videos and pictures.
Found a black one at my local Honda dealer 30k miles can’t wait to buy it
your just right under saabkyle04 you two are the best 😀i just love your reaction when you step on the gas on ever car video
I'll be really curious about the 124 Abarth once it's released and COBB and friends start making canned tunes for it pushing it up to 220 or so to the ground. I think it'll be quite fun, I think.
Hey Matt...love your videos. Is there a chance you could do some comparison videos in the future? Maybe compare some cars that you've really liked and say which is your favorite. Ex. 350z, S2000, and the BRZ. Something along those lines.
Tony, you know what to do!
Thought I saw you driving this up Brandt School a couple of weeks ago!
At the Memphis International Auto Show, I drove a 2017 Fiat 500 Abarth and a 2017 124 Abarth Spider. I was VERY impressed by the 500, especially the way the stock exhaust sounded (it sounded like a mini Jaguar F-Type V8 to me the way it snap, crackled, and popped lol). In the 124, I expected more of the same, but was underwhelmed that the exhaust didn't sound as good as the 500. So, I completely agree about the sound. Also, the power in the 124 didn't seem to kick in as well as the 500.
Great album as your dp
Hell yeah man
hopefully someday you can review a M235i/M240i manual *anxiously waiting
Cool car. I've had a couple of Miata's, but I much prefer this one!! Nice vid.
nice review as usual. based on this and other reviews, seems more composed than mx-5, without sacrificing performance. saw on another review thats its kind of ironic that the power bulges on the original were a reference to the twin cam engine. This ones SOHC. oh well.
ahhhh, the wonderful fiata
You definitely have to get one
knowing FCA i would never own one, but i wouldn't mind renting this car for the weekend going up and down Pacfic Coast Hwy.
De Tour Everything but the engine was made in a Mazda factory and the engine is FCA most reliable.
fiat is doing really god job now you can trust them from now on!
Matt how you gonna say theres good wind noise when the roof and windows are down? Cmon
I liked your other opening music: Disfigure "Blank"
I think the one thing that a lot of the car reviewers don’t get Is that these aren’t really intended to be “practical” or powerful, they’re small cars that you can have fun taking around corners and cruise along a beach or something, and to the part of them being impractical, it’s a roadster, most of the people driving these are people who are driving themselves and maybe someone else, and usually don’t need tons of storage space, cause usually all you’re carrying in these things is maybe a backpack, or if you’re traveling, a duffel bag or two, thats my opinion at least.
Awesome!
buying one of these this week i think.
got a brand new one for 20k usd
the front end is giving me Datsun 280 vibes
Review the Abarth version !!!!
Please review a 2017 Mazda Mx- 5 RF(automatic).
the front reminds me of a fairlady z
Honda lover Wash your mouth out
***** the old one the datsun the headlights looks like them
Very nice looking car, looks like a 240z from the front. It doesn't have to "grow on me" like the new mustangs.
saw the Abarth 124 spider at sema...did you? will you be reviewing the Abarth?
Do the abarth 124 please!
How many subs did it take before manufacturers started to agree to give you press cars for a week?
+Zach Huneycutt about 125k I think, but it was GM that reached out to me because of how popular the Corvette and Camaro videos were. Took a while and had to build up some connections to get the other companies. More about connections than subscriber count.
Those water droplets on the interior concern me. Especially when you live in FL.
NICE COOL Review: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Lusso
you need to do the 124 abarth.....
Abarth trim level comes with limited slip diff. Makes a difference.
Bought one just like this. I had a miata before the Spider seems better to me the air conditioning seems stronger
Damn my guy! Been hitting the gym lately?
you missed the storage space behind the seats.
What about M/T version ?
Now than I'm in Italy, now I know why Fiat softened the suspension... the roads in italy are bumpy af!
How does it compare to the BRZ
The big problem with small, turbo engines is that many of the small turbos are not that good. Most of the turbo development has been on the larger side of the spectrum. Manufacturers jumping on the small engine bandwagon is too new of a thing for turbo manufacturers. Give it a few years and see if Garrett or Mitsubishi puts in some development time into their smaller turbos.
ready to play the word" nice" counting game?
there is another cup holder ....you'll find on passenger seat! anyway this is really beautiful little roadster
Do a Dodge viper video!!
I wonder if the 124 Spider would beat a BRZ in a drag race. The Fiat is down 40HP, but in turn it has 30+ ft-lb torque.
Please review 2005 Acura TL
Any videos on the GT coming?
+Louis Jones what would you like to see?
someday i will get fiat 124spider
wow 31 for that car! you can pick up the Abarth for that much here
Review the 2006 eclipse gt
There is storage behind the seats
Kind of gives me a s2000 body style vibe 🤔
Oh well, better call Tony to get those things fixed already.
How would you compare the power to the frs and to the n/a Miata ?
+Isit Fast? Slower than an FR-S, felt roughly the same acceleration wise to the Miata.
Slower then an frs??? That's weird .. Damn.. Thanks man!!!!
are you going to make a sound video of the Fiat 124 Spider
+Judith Benoit no, there wasn't much sound sadly.
subaruwrxfan will you try out the Abarth version in manual if given the chance?
Is this the Ohio Township park?
Hey Matt, you would have one of the best shows on RUclips if you could lessen the amount of "Ums and uhhs". If you clean that up, I predict you going bigger than youtube and having your own show on TV.
Love ur vids man, but cringe every time you say " ya know " lol 😂 +1 sub btw
First thing I'd do if I got this would be to put coil overs to reduce those huge wheel well gaps.
ZeitLan Inc. and small wheel spacers
Caleb Hogue I'd probably get 1" thicker wheels with the same off set.
who would get this car in automatic? Kinda just makes this car more unenjoyable
Yes , the last thing you want in a convertible sports car.
the navigation system looked like it was copied closely from bmw
Perfect convertible for senior citizens.
Fiata > miata either way most lawn mowers will have more HP.
But they'll still beat a Mustang GT on the track.
ikr.
justin bouche reliability tho
yes tho?
justin bouche I don't jave much confidence on the 1.4...
Excellent review. No other reviewers have ever mentioned that the steering wheel is thicker than Miata... and the roof leak. Thanks for the information.
Too bad it doesn't have Apple Carplay or LED headlight as standard.
The 2017 Fiat 124 Abarth has tires 205/45/17. Question: Are there any disadvantages (camber, handling, etc.) to putting in bigger tires when it is time to replace them such as 215/45/17?
+mrpmj00 thanks, glad you liked it! I don't see any downsides to adding 215s to the car, I think even changing to a more sticky 205 could help a lot.
You mentioned that brakes are mushy and recommended brembo brakes. I searched Fiat site and it looks like dealers are ordering Abarth without brembo brakes. This is preventing me from pulling the trigger to buy one based on your recommendation to get brembo brakes.
+mrpmj00 you could have a dealer place a special order for you with everything you want.
Try Abarth version
Dude, I need you to review the 2017 civic hatch sport 6MT! There are plenty of reviews but none of them are the sport manual.
+Jake DeGregorio I'd love to! Hoping to make some progress with Honda to get one.
how many times did he say Miata
Can a 6 foot 2 tall man drive comfortably in this
Seon Ali Depends on your ratio of legs:torso length. Have to go check it in person to be sure.
What did they do to that engine? The same engine in the 500 sounds like a mini Ferrari, this just sounds like a normal 4 cyl out of a corolla
Clous von it still sounds like the abarth. I hear that Maserati type engine note where do you hear corolla?? It's just not as loud I guess?
The ad though
seat is a little wide? Maybe your back is small.
I want a small car like this as my next one but coming from a torquey V8, I feel like i would need to supercharge it
It's turbocharged from factory
Bigger turbo then
It's just a 1.4 though
Kaisuke971 ls3 swap it or eith bigger turbo and built motor probably low 400s
Braeden Dempsey Someone already did with the Miata, so i guess they can with the Fiat
Much better than buying the AMG gt by Mercedes
The video seems to be a bit laggy. Is that on my end or do you notice it too?
how old is this dude?
+Guz2x 26
woah you look younger bro, keep up the good work i never missed your reviews
FCA has everything to be the best vehicle manufacturer, awesome engine packages and cool designs, but the craftsmanship is just not there. Out of the factory, FCA products just feel cheap and watered down, and they're just generally unreliable. That whole water leak thing is just the beginning of all the problems that 124 is going to have down the road. Not a fan. Great review though!
Take a shot every time he says Miata.
If you take a shot every time he says Miata & mentions how he like the 124 better you would be sober.
I can just tell you would have enjoyed the manual model better. I hope you get a manual of this model in the future. These cars should not be sold with an automatic unless it is a fancier dual clutch with faster shifting. The standard auto box they put in these cars just doesn't cut it and saps all the fun out of it.
My subaru crosstrek outperforms this little puny Italian car.
"Italian"
I prefer the MX-5 in every single way.
slaWterCH well thats one way to come out of the closet
Dolan Dank Best comment so far lol
MX 5 literally beats it in every driving category. Fun, exhaust sound, interior, faster, looks. I don't know why anyone would buy the fiat, tbh.
Of course you do..you are a hairdresser.
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Am I the only one that think that his looks kind of like an NB miata?
FCA, no thanks. Go with Miata. But was it nice?
FIAT - Fix It Again Tony!
Aren’t fiats like the lowest rated cars for quality and reliability?
long time ago ....today its very different
Rather take this over the miata JDM really isnt my crowd
1st!