50,000 Mile Review of the Fiat 124 Spider

2019 lusso just turned 88k Oil /breaks plugs tires 2 windshields (construction rocks )and a new turbo under warranty thank God, I beat this car daily then repeat lol even drove through winter in Michigan last year love it ..... excellent gas mileage... hard hat and lunch box grocery getter and just plain Cool 😎

I own a red 2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER LUSSO........... I debated long and hard back then between this and the Mazda MX5, knowing that they were very similar cars made in the same factory in Japan. I loved the looks of the 124 and so did my wife. We were looking for a sporty cruising roadster, not a race car. It has Japanese reliability, British sportiness, and Italian looks! Everyone had the impression that because it had a FIAT badge on it, it was a piece of junk. Goes to show how wrong buyer perception can be at times. FIAT really dropped the ball with this car by not advertising it more......its an absolute gem! It has been absolutely perfect since I have owned it, and the most fun car I have ever driven. A torquey turbo engine with a 6 speed manual transmission........doesn't get any better. As most car enthusiasts magazines say the MX5 is one of the best cars out there, they fail to mention this car. It is one of the best cars ever made, as its reliability record shows. I have only done basic maintenance, and servicing has been a breeze! Its a real head turner when I take it out. One of the best little cars no one knows anything about.

I love mine, I bought Boris used with 12,105 on it in April '22. I have already had to replace my pass window switch, Washer Fluid sensor, alternator and starter. Besides that I love it and I am happy I own one

thank you for all your work. Your knowledge on the 124 is invaluable edit: You're absolutely right about people wanting to talk about the car. I am introverted and it was extremely weird to me for people to come up to me to talk about the car and in odd situations too. I have an Abarth in red. I've had people drive beside me, walk out on the road during a red light, parking lot and gas station conversations, or when I'm out with friends. I've had people walk up to me in the driveway while I was washing the car wanting to talk. I've even had trade offers. I've had this car for less than a year so far. It's really hard to be introverted with this extroverted car. I got to experience the car in the summer. I would take it out with the top down even when it was really really hot and humid outside; the type of weather I normally stay inside for. winter used to be my favourite season because I liked the cold but now I hate it. I'm storing the car in a garage during the winter and it sucks because all I can think about is driving it!

Just bought a '18 Lusso in bronze. Great to hear somebody else so positive about the car. Watched a lot of Youtube videos and it's surprising how many people comment that it's junk, without ever driving one. Should have bought one new a couple of years ago. The used ones now are maintaining their value, if not going up in price. Don't care I have mine now.

Congrats on the 50k milestone! 🥂

Absolutely right!! It's a blast to drive and get thumbs up all the time!! I've 2017 Lusso Perla manual since day one new, hard to find in 2016 in manuals. Only Classicas available at the time. Love the style with the Mazda reliability. Never going to get rid of it. I think these cars will appreciate over time like Honda S2000. Timeless style and Italian soul!!

My 2018 Classica is my baby. I can vouch for the smile being permanently on my face while driving it. It’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned.

Great review!! Thanks. What tire and wheel combo do you have setup? They look beautiful.

I sold mine about a year ago and missed it so badly I had to buy another one yesterday… best “drivers car” I’ve ever owned… better than my Porsche, Corvettes (C4 & C3), Camaros, or Mustangs!

Wheels are ASA AR1 17x7s with 225/45R17s. At the time of this video, Itsy had Progress Technology lowering springs. She now has V-MAXX coilovers and sits a little lower.

Love my 2018 Lusso. Had about a month. These are great videos. I did notice this morning the security alarm was flashing. Anyone have this issue before?

I love mine! My biggest frustration was with the fuel brick. After wintering in Mexico, as normal, it wouldn’t start. Was a process. Now, I have a friend start it every few weeks. Problem solved.

I got a Lusso. Love it. Sporty, elegant and sexy at the same time. No issues at all. Great car. Sadly not in production anymore, so it’s going to be hard to find parts in the future. For now the best car for the money a person can buy

Great video, good looking Spider. Wish they hadn't discontinued them. The 1.4 Multi-air is a competent power plant with a fun amount of torque in the mid to upper range, but you must be very diligent with maintenance. For example, at 50,000 time to replace the turbo 😉

Great looking Spider and great review! Gotta have one.

I loved mine! Bought it sort of on a whim brand new from a dealership. Absolutely loved it. Unfortunately living where I do in rural Massachusetts practicality ran out. Pot holes. Dirt roads. Long winters. So after 2 years of owning it, I decided to sell it. For nearly a $5000 profit! I believe now that they are discontinued they will pick up more and more value. Just a perfectly designed car. Fun to drive. And takes your breath away when you look at it. I sold mine and put the money toward a brands new truck I now absolutely love. But I’ll always miss the spider just a little bit.

You do a nice job in front of the camera. I enjoy your videos. I own a white / dark tan / 124 Spider / Lusso edition / 6 speed. I love the car. I wear the car, making it a very fun car to drive. I installed the "go fast pedal" from Madness, and it made a huge difference. In fact, I ordered it after watching your video and recommendation. I have also installed the turbo blow off valve offered by madness as well. The sound is great and makes the car that much more fun to drive. I am very excited about installing a short throw shifter which will be a huge improvement over the stock shifter. My car is a 2020 and has 8,000 miles. And thus far, I have had zero issues. The car's body lines are fantastic. While I love the MX5 (the Miata just looks silly) as the front end looks like a constipated cat..squinting its eyes in an attempt to take a poop. While folks seem to shy away from turbos.... the manufacturer of the turbo is "Garrett" who is world renowned for manufacturing well built components. Unfortunately, based upon poor marketing by Chrysler.... the word simply did not get out in regard to the components used, and where the car was assembled. I firmly believe these will be very collectable like the Honda S 2000 over time.

Strange , the Fix It Again Tony stigma. I had a 1975 Spider in the 80s and drove the heck out if it . I dailey drove it a few years . No problems on engine and drive train . The rust was still not a problem since it was relatively new car back in the day..

Hey man! Because of you, I bought a 2020, black Abarth with record exhaust with recaros . I LOVE IT ! Ralph T