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2017 FIAT 124 Spider consumer reviews

$24,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 124 Spider FIAT
(63 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.5
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Fun, Beautiful car for the money!

I love this car! It has been years since I have found a car where the style and price met my expectations. Fiat has created a beautiful, fun car at the right price point.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Maneuverability

Great car, handles well, easy convertible top, great on freeways and good pickup. I love the turning radius, easy maneuverability. I recommend to anyone wanting to have fun and reliability at the same time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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First time of owning a fun sports car. I like the

It fits me like a glove, turns on a dime with change back! I wasn?t intimidated by the size of it. It?s all I need for just me. After I lost my husband. I like the shape and quite it has in the interior, not much road noise. I was pleasantly surprised

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I have ever driven. The handling!!

Never driven a more fun car. The Abarth Spider is glued to the pavement and gives you more confidence in corners than you'd ever expect from a road legal vehicle, not to mention the affordable price tag. From 20-70 mph it is in its sweet spot, so perfect for public road fun without eating thrown in jail. Another cool perk is the fact that most people have no idea what it is, especially with abarth badges, looks like it could be a $70k sports car to the average driver.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Disappointed !!!

Parts over costly !!! I had a small 10 mph bump and caused my airbag to partially deploy ! 19,000.00 later I get my car back after 4 months of repairs ! Half due to parts not being available for the car and has very expensive parts !!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I loved restroing and adding a particular styel it

Love it. Small. Fun. Wonderful to work on. Cant wait to work on another one in same manner. Maybe a red one next time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Sooo glad I didn't buy another Miata

Let me start off and admit, this car is NOT for everybody. If you're too fat or too tall, get a Mustang. I was tempted to buy a Miata (Mx5) because I had one in the past. I liked the new styling and the reported (and generally agreed upon) reliability. However, once I saw and drove the new Fiat Spider, I had a new awakening. I was "taken" and couldn't get the car out of my mind. I really WASN'T in the market for a new car. But, the styling, the "feel" and thrust from the turbo were intoxicating. I searched until I found one with the equipment and in the price range I wanted. Fast forward, 2,000+ miles later and I'm still grinning ear to ear with my Classica. Most fun I've ever had (in a sports car). The previous concerns about Fiat's reliability are non-existent. What can you expect from a perfect pairing of Japanese reliability and Italian engineering? Nothing short of perfection.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The Fiat Spider

I love this car. However, Have a few issues, Lots of wind noise from the passenger side. Traffic in navigation does not work, The dealer is getting me a new radio (navigation is part of the radio) Great Gas milage. I been Averaging 34mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Must fun I have had in awhile

I have owned approx 65 cars. Mercedes, Porsche, bmw, corvette, viper.this car may not be crazy fast, but the fun factor is an 11. Love the Italian looks. You are directly connected to this car. I have the manual, which IMO, is the only way to go.the only car I would put above this is my 1985 Porsche Carrera I once owned. I wish I could afford one now. If you looking for a real, rare, reasonable sports car, this is it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Must fun I have had in awhile

I have owned approx 65 cars. Mercedes, Porsche, bmw, corvette, viper.this car may not be crazy fast, but the fun factor is an 11. Love the Italian looks. You are directly connected to this car. I have the manual, which IMO, is the only way to go.the only car I would put above this is my 1985 Porsche Carrera I once owned. I wish I could afford one now. If you looking for a real, rare, reasonable sports car, this is it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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