Abarth 124 SPIDER GT - an overpriced Mazda?
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I'm taking the Abarth 124 Spider on a stunning mountain ride. Some say the 124 Spider is just an overpriced and overmarketed Mazda MX-5. But is it really so? I was very hesitant about the Abarth 124 Spider, I must say. So is there more to this beautiful car? Come with me to find out!
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That walk across the car park..... pure class!
@everardoalba
4 жыл бұрын
Those legs tho...
@shrexyshrek9858
2 жыл бұрын
@@everardoalba simp alarm!!!!!!!
Thanks Anna! For this nice video from you and the fun it is to see when you enjoy driving the car ...
Beautiful video Anna, Abarth is ever so special, I'm so glad you have had a chance to drive it. And so glad to see you regularly!
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Damian, I never knew just how special Abarth really is!
It was great seeing you enjoy a car that much. Keep up the great content!
I see Girl On Swiss Roads: I click. Simple.
Thank you, Anna! You have inspired me to order one. I can hardly wait until it arrives!!!
I like how this car actually has a nice throaty exhaust note from the factory. I had to put an exhaust on my s2000 to make it sound the business. More manufacturers should do this with sports cars.
Another good review Anna, keep up the good reviews you do.
gotta love the way you say YES
@tedheavy3441
3 жыл бұрын
Yeese.
I am planning to have this car one day. For Sunday flavor. But you know what Anna. I couldn’t took my eyes from you again. 😂 nice review as always beautiful.
Anna, would you rather have the convertible or the hard top? Is the hard top power retractable?
Of course it requires purple and black driving gloves. Obviously.
@luke4010
4 жыл бұрын
@@zenithnardin shut up incel
@jackmaddox4960
4 жыл бұрын
@zenith nardin Wow, what an a-hole you are. I think it's great seeing a woman doing car reviews, and doing it well, at that. I'd be willing to bet she could out-drive you, even IN her high heels and driving gloves..! Heh!
@albertog7245
3 жыл бұрын
@@jackmaddox4960 Her voice is a SCREWDRIVER to the ear
@scarbourgeoisie
3 жыл бұрын
Dang! I've been driving mine the wrong way all this time.
Nice review Anna! A perfect sports car to zip around in and have some fun. I'm afraid I would be getting into trouble if I owned this car. 😀
Every video you do is amazingly good. Good review. And the way you present it is really perfect. Top score from me lovely lady.
Great review, not often we see this one reviewed. I think I would choose this over the Mazda, I am not sure if this would be wise however but like Alpha, you just can't ignore the passion they put into their cars.
I really love this car, along with the Mazda MX5. My first sports car which I have to this day is a Porsche Cayman S 2009. And although I love love love my car, I sometimes wish I would’ve started with something a little simpler. Anyway I’m really enjoying your channel I’m over here on the other side of the pond, your enthusiasm is infectious, please keep the videos coming.
Amazing review. I was really looking forward to this review after you saying that drove this car and boy you didn't disappoint. I guess you really like the Abarth 124 Spider? It is a gorgeous looking cars, I really like the ones that are white with a black bonnet and boot with red mirrors. But I never drove or test drove the Abarth 124 Spider. I thought you could get the Abarth 124 Spider in a manual? or is it because it's a GT. It looks like a car that should have a manual gearbox to add to the thrill of the drive. Keep up with the great work and all the best. :-)
With Manual gearbox it would be a Beast...
Great review. Gotta go for the manual though. This Abarth version is probably the one to have too. Luckily im sooo happy with my MX5 mk3 I feel no envy-just admiration.
Very nice indeed i was suprised how much of a smile this car gave you , it must have something special , i will keep an eye on them too .
I have a 18 Abarth 124 with manual that is Tork Tune stage 1 w/ Auto Ricambi muffler delete exhaust and it is a blast to drive. Turn off the traction control and drift like a boss. I gave up the bells and whistles from my 17 MX-5 RF and haven't looked back.
Great review! First review that didn’t trash the automatic gearbox. I think most people are programmed to hate automatics but this is quite a good gear box when you’re driving it hard. Shifts are quick and aggressive and using the paddles is good fun. Perfectly good alternative to those who don’t want to ( or can’t) drive a manual.
@AnnaOnRoads
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam, I think one must be open minded when driving different cars. This automatic gearbox is wonderful and I just don't get the so called "real drivers". Well, I am a lady who absolutely loved it!
Loved this video, as you are always your charming self. You are so enthusiastic about this car that I feel I should sell my Porsche 981 right away to get one. But should I, really ? ;-)
Way back in my Erlenbach days green became my unlucky colour and portent of bad things to come. Had I met you then it would without doubt have been my lucky colour. You look absoloutely stunning in that green dress. The review too was rather special, by the way! :-)
Good to get that back to back comparison with you featuring the mx-5 so recently. I see the gloves are back, that should silence a few of the usual suspects! 😄
@scp1904
4 жыл бұрын
stuco81 Luvaria Ulisses.
Anna is truly the best... pure class, speaks eloquently, drives very well, and a timeless beauty 🥰 We are all blessed that she chooses to make videos for our knowledge!
@AnnaOnRoads
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ever so much for such a lovely comment
Such beautiful car . I have got the same but in red and its not Gt. I love it . I also have mx5- 2017 . I love it too. They drive very differently i have noticed. But fun fun fun to drive. I love the color of your tester car. Thank you
Lovely review, the twin to the Mazda is a highly desirable looking car and is nice and simple. Have you been to the gym lately, looking fantastic as always ❤️👍🏼
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you William, I'd easily say that this car offers so much more. Keeping fit, as always :-)
Thanks again for a lovely test drive , you beautiful thang !
Very nice, indeed. Note that while there are a number of Italian design touches on the car, I believe the dashboard and interior are pure Mazda MX-5, save for the logo on the steering wheel.
very cute and fun review. Thanks for sharing.
I have owned 5 MX5’’s and I love the MX5 but I also love what they have done with the 124. The 1.4 turbo is a great little engine and sounds so great too . If cars like the MX5 will be built in the future they need to sell well. Sadly it’s not selling well and in the UK and the US the 124 is no longer being sold 😓
I've been waiting for you🤗🤗
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
And look at that beauty of a car :-)
@kemouchebelkacem44
4 жыл бұрын
@@AnnaOnRoads gorgeous ❤️
I have the classica. I figured it would give me the money to trick it out with stuffed turbo and e85 conversion. That makes it basically eat a 4c. Really great review I have the auto ricombi muffler delete and it sounds awesome.
This car would have been more appealing if it had an optional 2-liter turbo engine. That puny 1.4 engine has its place for a balance of economy and performance, but as a top performer, it needs either the 2.0 or 2.3 turbo. Yes, it also needs a 5-6 speed manual transmission.
🌹❤️ Totally beautiful and the car look nice too, a bit expensive for me so I won’t be getting one soon. Love ALL your videos!❤️🌹
Anybody notice the black Fiat 124 Spyder in the garage?.🤔🤔😳😳😁😁 No GT in the States.🤔🤔🇺🇸
Great fun to drive, nice clicky precise shifter. Very noisy, no comfort but it’s a drivers car for windy roads and a head turner.
Fiat is pulling the plug on this car.. It will definitely become a classic collector's.. Start hoarding a couple in your garage! Investment!
Bought it new 2017 124 black convertible Fiat classica lot of fun every time I drive it.
Such a sleek little car! Awesome video too, Anna. But honestly it does look like an MX5 though. Keep up the good Anna! :) My advice, you need a pair of black leather driving gloves to match the colour of the car ;)
@LaFemmeCriminelle
4 жыл бұрын
@Farina Marcini Interesting
Put it in self shift mode and it's really close to a manual shift because then you control the rpm shift points. I have the car and love it.
Great video! Many might like to see you and new Ford Fiesta ST.
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Archie, that's a good point, Fiesta ST!
@8arcbal
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anna👍
I like the body styling on the 124 looks even better in red with the black hood , I was tempted . But I had to go with the 2019 Miata for the improved 2.0. Added a Borla exhaust for sound and a few more hp couldn’t be happier! Bummer your tester had an automatic .should be a crime to sell these cars with anything but a manual!
W pracy jeszcze jestem obejrzę jak do domku wrócę. Aniu wyglądasz ślicznie 😘
Italians cars are beautiful but so Unreliable.I have a 2019 Mazda mx5 I traded in my 2014 boxtser I couldn’t be happier with her .Italians and germans make incredible looking cars but they ridiculously expensive to maintain after a few years .i do love Anna’s enthusiasm
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
That's true, the MX-5 is hard to beat when it comes to maintenance. Speaking purely exterior and driving performance though, this car is just WOW!🔥💜
@tampaguy35
4 жыл бұрын
Girl on Swiss Roads it’s a beautiful car I’ll give you that .i don’t think they sell them in the states .
@imcheaperthanyou9805
4 жыл бұрын
tampaguy35 They most certainly do
@acchaladka
4 жыл бұрын
@@tampaguy35 They do but Abarth in the US is a brand with barely more than a styling package difference from the regular Fiat 124. It's a shame that the true European Abarth isn't available to us at the moment, it looks and sounds worth the $$.
Italian elegance even to the tips of your hands. A touch of purple, green and burgundy ;)) in a box of black !!!
Is this hard-top only, or is a soft-top lurking underneath when you remove the top? Love the carbon-fiber look!
@domenico6464
4 жыл бұрын
Roof is actually carbon fiber. 3500euro optional for the soft top if you like 😁👍
@banjopete
4 жыл бұрын
Domenico what!
Both the Miata and the Abarth are great cars. I would choose the Abarth because of style, sound, and rarity. The turbo engine is also a plus, a simple tune and you're knocking on 200hp, more than enough in a car so small. Thanks for the review Anna.
Love this video.have they sold many.
Is that that same green dress from the Supra video? 😍😍
I thought they put a bigger engine in the GT?
Nice car, nice drive and nice gloves 😃
Cada auto es un placer y verte a ti aun mas...
Great review again Anna and damm still looking cute. 😁
Nice Review.....giving this Spider serious thought.
I wish they would have brought the GT to the US before ending 124 sales here this year
Oh and with the 2 inch lowering springs it now has go cart cornering
Great review! I'm an instant fan.
I what the channel because of you looks and your accent. I am an American car guy (and trucks) the older the better. When are you going to test drive the new Corvette?
Hi Anna nice car! But see you at Dolomites Street in Agordo in October? The most important super car and sports car rally in Italy... I waith you!!!
@alfredodavide1751
4 жыл бұрын
I drive a Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione 1 red white wheels
Hello Anna, It may be a twin of the Mazda but the Arbarth has its own personality, a budget sports car with character. PS I think your gear changing is improving.
@ag4allgood
3 жыл бұрын
But it was an automatic 124 Abarth !
@ag4allgood
3 жыл бұрын
@andinconclusion I own a 2016 MX-5 Club & do my own oil changes. Saves some $$$ but I also get an underneath view of the car. The Fiat 124 oil change is completely different as that oil filter looks like a PITA ! www.124spider.org/threads/diy-changing-engine-oil-and-filter-with-photos.14017/ Plus remember this 124 has a Fiat engine / suspension / exhaust & interior bits. The windshield & glass are Mopar. Mazda parts in the interior but soft top ?
The manual 6 speed is available in the states the U.S. hates FIAT and the FIATs hardly sell but personally I love it and the brand all the 500s 500xs the only one I do not like is the 500l
No turbo lag? Lol mine doesn’t kick in til 3300 rpm
Such a truthful review. I have driven the Abarth and the Mazda. The Abarth engine and tuning far surpassed the rather uninspiring Mazda. After driving the Mazda you were left wanting more. I will look for this GT model to try out....
@RIZFERD
3 жыл бұрын
Mazda is Mazda, incomparable. Asia is always the best and richest ;) only if you know the world for real ;)
Pani Kierowniczka w formie ;) Ale rękawiczki to bardziej rajdowe polecam :D :D
Very fun, thank you
I really enjoy these videos but I am curious why no ads?
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan, there are, perhaps YT was kind to you!
What brand of driving gloves are those?
@AnnaOnRoads
2 жыл бұрын
Wittchen
Just stunning, Anna.
awesome review im totally sold!! I dunno why here in Australia this car is so cheap ($39,000 AUD brand new!)
Beautiful driver, the cars not bad either...😍
How about doing a review on Z4 roadster BMW! I would like to hear your opinion, thank you 😊
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Here it is Artur: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iKWhwZOsnLqdY84.html
Good review. Cool car. So nice to see people smiling on KZread. The place has become so dull & serious lately.
Wouai .... heureusement que le moteur turbo lui donne donne un peu de caractère // mx5😳. Sa ligne se retrouve sublimée par la présentation😜. Mais à part cela , je ne voie pas l’attrait que peu avoir un roadster qui a une 1/2 sœur.
Are you a secret agent who just finished a job eliminating someone at a fashion ball!? I mean the walk and the gloves... Well, at least you should make your escape with a stick shift, Natasha. =p
Exquisite, the car looks good too
What company r ur gloves
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Wittchen
I drive the automatic and with paddle-shifting it soooo much fun . It pops -bangs through the gears in sportmode ! Many of the modern sportcars have paddle-shifters so why not . Its matter of opinion both are fun !!!
Great little car Anna
Quel plaisir à regarder...
I used to think this car had kind of chopped up lines and styling, but it has grown on me! I've come to like it! I
"Swiss have a lot of curves" Indeed Anna ;) And they are beautiful!
YESSSS , noooow we are talking .. Real car. My first car was the Autobianchi A112 Abarth. So, needless to say, this Scorpio emblem stirs my soul and makes me 40 years younger... So, I tell you, Anna: I didn't look at you AT ALL, in this Video ! Ok, having said that... 170hp... Frankly, if they had this car with a 1.8 200hp (just 40 hp lower than the Alfa 4C) , i think I would buy one... And by the way, you alluded to the Fiat 124 Sport.. May i remind you that this was coming with the 2.6 V6 Dino Ferrari engine ?!? That was another class, another spirit.. Bygone days...
@ChristophePeytier
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I lied.. At 0:55 , I HAD to stop looking at the car ;)
@domenico6464
4 жыл бұрын
A little ecu tuning and you get easily and safely 200hp and 280/300nm torque. I think the car needs no more than this otherwise will lose its touring scope.
@ChristophePeytier
4 жыл бұрын
@@domenico6464 Make sense. And yes, I agree with you. If you want more than that, you might as well directly get an Alfa 4C... Or even a Fiat 595 Abarth
the only reason why i am currently not considering a 124 abarth is because of the miata RF ...but an automatic!? fuck no! i hope they make it manual, or offer the normal abarth 124 with the roof.
I was having a feeling of Deja vous to start with. Then I realised it was the MX5 you reviewed recently :-(... Still. Great video of a great little two seat sports car. It's the Italian MX5 :-))... I know you'd have preferred a manual gearbox. But thinking about it, if manuals are so good, how come F1 don't use them? Manuals are good when you're learning so you get the feel of what the car and engine is doing in harmony and partnership. But as you get older, and wiser, autos are easily the better option for the open road. :-))...
@mesuttasdemir4618
4 жыл бұрын
Because f1 cars so powerful and they need heavy clutch. And f1 still uses semi auto. first gear using with hand clutch. They have flat gearing tech and they dont need clutch after first gear, Just using flappys.
@devildog5354
4 жыл бұрын
Manual Transmissions are for those who prefer to 'drive' their car as opposed to those who who are satisfied to be transported. For those who do not appreciate that distinction automatics are available...
@thezanzibarbarian5729
4 жыл бұрын
@@devildog5354 - Gotta disagree with you there. I've been driving for 40+ years and I still love driving as much if not more now. But I now see the benefits of autos with or without paddle shift. If you're stuck in traffic, an auto is a god send. But on the open road. That's different. You're coming up to a bend. Tap. Tap. You drop down a couple of gears to steady and slow the car a bit and use the brakes just a tad, and then power out of the bend. It's not that I don't like manuals though, but if given a choice, I'd go auto now as they are so damn good. However, auto's 40 years ago were bloody awful and solely for those who wanted to get from "A" to "B".
On the third attempt of revving one up, I got pass the engine explosion.
Wow the inside is almost identical to the MX5
Buen diseño del interior muy deportivo.
Finally youtube recommends something good
@AnnaOnRoads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :-)
After I got back from Viet Nam in 1969, I took a trip to a car dealer in Austin Texas. It had all the Fiats. I liked the 124 Spyder and the 850 Spyder but I was in love with the Fiat 124 Sport Coup. It was that willowish color that the Veloster comes in. Never did even drive one. Thank you for the review. It brought back old memories.
Well done👍
I own a 124 and I love it. Great review mommy. I'd let you drive me any where
I adore this woman and she knows her cars
Both very pleasing to the eyes
I'm too busy looking at the model to notice the car.
And he's off, with a wheel spin 🙈😀👍
That accent tho'.... On point!
2:48 pretty quick for an automatic
when it comes to cars, there's the 3F rule: no French, no Ford, no Fiat. but there's no need to have any rule for swiss girls (my wife ❤️ would indeed kill me 😄)
@ChristophePeytier
4 жыл бұрын
Hey hey hey! I AM French! :) Just test drive a Renault Megane RS, and your rule will get down to 2F :) .. and by the way: where are built the most prestigious and performing cars in the world, Bugatti ? Yep, France...
@ChristophePeytier
4 жыл бұрын
@Fire Heart Maybe because very few car enthusiasts have ever driven a Bugatti... I haven't. Not even sat in one ( I did seat in a Pagani, though...). Hypercars are, by definition, something very exclusive.. I can't imagine what 1500 hp must be like....
@AntJoseph_
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChristophePeytier the Megane RS is just one (if not the best) of the best hot hatches!
@ilpatongi
4 жыл бұрын
@Fire Heart Bugatti is not even properly French so what you're saying isn't applicable.