Topic: FIAT 124 Spider

[johngenx]

I like the looks of the Mazda and I would probably prefer to deal at a Mazda store.  But, nice to see the market with another little roadster even if it's basically another MX-5.

[Serniter]

While I'm not all that crazy about Fiat in general, the looks alone would have me VERY interested in this over the Miata.

agreed...while i'm not in the market for a hot little roadster, if i were, as much as i'd be hesitant about Fiat, it just looks so good.

It seems the 124 will be assembled on the same line as a Miata. So build quality should be similar. However, the engine will be shipped from Italy, and I don't have information on its reliability.

[johngenx]

It seems the 124 will be assembled on the same line as a Miata. So build quality should be similar. However, the engine will be shipped from Italy, and I don't have information on its reliability.

Think that says it all.

[neil]

They build 1.4t for domestic consumption  in Michigan.   Can't say for sure that this engine is going to Japan, but it's optimized for the North American market.

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/14.html

[Serniter]

I assumed engines are Italian based on this article:

http://jalopnik.com/the-2017-fiat-124-spider-is-from-japan-its-engine-is-f-1743326517

However, there is a 'MOPAR' stamp on the under-hood insulation.

[Arthur Dent]

Will be interesting to see Cdn pricing. Likely similar to the Miata list price. I wonder if there is more bargaining potential at a Fiat store. Not sure I'd want to buy a first year example but it would be really tempting next year.

[neil]

I assumed engines are Italian based on this article:

http://jalopnik.com/the-2017-fiat-124-spider-is-from-japan-its-engine-is-f-1743326517

However, there is a 'MOPAR' stamp on the under-hood insulation.

Nice catch