2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Discuss everything about the "new" 124 Spider here! The good, bad and ugly, anything goes. But keep it clean please!
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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby Redline » Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:43 am

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http://www.124bc.com
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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby Ramzi » Thu Nov 19, 2015 7:10 am

clbrenta wrote: I'd like to know the meaning: Who are "On the fence"? thanks Ramzi


Claudio,

FCA used that term at the unveiling. It refers to the fact that most sensible people do not purchase a 2 seater convertible sports car. And the fact that this is a major step into this limited market. This is simply a statement of fact.

I live in a metro suburb of Dallas... And since the launch of the new MX5 (~6 mos. ago), I have seen more Bentleys than Mx5s. It is just a very small market... So I would certainly agree with their assessment.

R
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1972 124 Spider GCRE (modified 2.0L)
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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby TX82FIAT » Thu Nov 19, 2015 8:59 am

http://jalopnik.com/the-2017-fiat-124-s ... 1743326517

Here is a look under the hood. I think the heat shielding for the Turbo on the underside of the hood is interesting. Also. look at the MOPAR stamp on the hoof liner!!
Buon giro a tutti! - enjoy the ride!

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby baltobernie » Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:53 am

In the Press Kit link that I provided earlier, there is a video that references the original 124 Spider. It looks like Gary's car. Is it?

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby toyfiats » Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:14 pm

Redline wrote:Image


That made me literally laugh out loud. Good stuff.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby clbrenta » Thu Nov 19, 2015 1:16 pm

Ramzi wrote:
clbrenta wrote: I'd like to know the meaning: Who are "On the fence"? thanks Ramzi


Claudio,

FCA used that term at the unveiling. It refers to the fact that most sensible people do not purchase a 2 seater convertible sports car. And the fact that this is a major step into this limited market. This is simply a statement of fact.

I live in a metro suburb of Dallas... And since the launch of the new MX5 (~6 mos. ago), I have seen more Bentleys than Mx5s. It is just a very small market... So I would certainly agree with their assessment.

R

If I understand it means "all the look, admire them, but then choose any other car. Wait.
In Italy it happens so. I myself have waited 50 years to have a spider.
I think it'll give one to my daughter not to repeat the mistake.
Spider one thing that makes life worth living.
Thanks Ramzi
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I do not know English very well and I will use "google traslator".
Please forgive me and if you want I would be happy to be corrected.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby clbrenta » Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:36 pm

Redline wrote:Image

terribly funny!! :wink:
Claudio
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Please forgive me and if you want I would be happy to be corrected.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby JohnMc » Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:18 pm

I do not think it looks bad. Want to see it in person. also want to see the cost. If good I can wait a few years and pick one up.
I think it looks much better than the first years of retro Challenger vs. the original. The Challenger is starting to look better now - maybe Fiat will improve but we have to remember all of the safety standards in force today, so doubt will ever look like the original.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby Ramzi » Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:20 pm

clbrenta wrote:I think it'll give one to my daughter not to repeat the mistake.
Spider one thing that makes life worth living.


Claudio,

When I started restoring my 1972 Spider my daughter was 3 years old. I told her one day this would be her car. Now Im afraid to give her the car when she is old enough to drive. Here in Texas, every 2nd car on the road is and SUV or PickUp truck. And a 1000kg vs 2500kg is no contest.

I dont know what car my daughter will drive, but I hope that she enjoys driving as much as her old papa does. And judging by how eager she is to help work on the cars... I think she has a little of it in her blood too.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby DieselSpider » Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:06 am

It's still more an Abarth Miata then a Fiat Spider to me.

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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby johndemar » Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:02 am

As others have said this is a niche market.
And while the Abarth version may well be a hoot to drive, it's all going to come down to $$$$.

The introduction of the 500 was a slow process in market gain. I have to admit, I'm seeing more and more of them on the streets of Phoenix.
Don't know if it's enough to sustain the marque in the states or not.

Like the new 500, the new 124 isn't practical for me. Maybe if I didn't have the original for a toy.
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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby spiderdan » Sun Nov 22, 2015 7:40 pm

I was just reading the Car and Driver article on the new Spider.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2017-f ... -info-news
Had to laugh when I read...
"2017 Fiat 124 Spider...Fix It Again, Tokyo".
:lol:
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Re: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Postby samakijoe » Sat May 27, 2017 10:18 am

The ultimate accessory for all of you big spenders for your new 2017 spider.. :roll:
Sadly, according to the seller it will not work on the older models. :cry:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-12V-35W-Port ... uE&vxp=mtr
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