Fiat 124
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I like the 170hp engine in the Abarth, but colour-wise it doesn't come in the bronze. If it's just a map or uprated turbo I could probably get that done retrospectively. Also, I like the tan leather in the standard car which isn't available with the Abarth. I'd probably go with the lusso plus spec. (the BOSE appeals) and would fit a set of Eibachs from the off.
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A couple of grand more and I'd hardly call Fiat a prestigious brand versus Mazda.
Different engine. And it comes in bronze. I actually really like the styling of the MX-5, but there's something about the Fiat, a certain je ne sais quoi.
Different engine. And it comes in bronze. I actually really like the styling of the MX-5, but there's something about the Fiat, a certain je ne sais quoi.
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Yes, both good looking cars - but obviously it he Italian styling has it
Love the twin cam cover bumps on the bonnet - classic sixties styling
The 124 is the name of an old model isn't it
Love the twin cam cover bumps on the bonnet - classic sixties styling
The 124 is the name of an old model isn't it
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One my favourite classics.And the new one is cracking.
Think was originally going to be Alfa Romeo who did it in partnership with Mazda but the bosses got huffy because it wouldn't have been built in Italy (I think that was the story)
Think was originally going to be Alfa Romeo who did it in partnership with Mazda but the bosses got huffy because it wouldn't have been built in Italy (I think that was the story)
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lol
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Saw one in the flesh.Lovely
Think Fiat got the styling right,Mazda got it wrong (from someone who had an mx)
Think Fiat got the styling right,Mazda got it wrong (from someone who had an mx)
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Tell her to have a glance at the Abarth.Fiat done an amazing job of going back to the 60's
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All the reviews I watched were not very complimentary about the engine. It seems to suffer from turbo lag. I prefer the looks of the mx5 and the Fiat doesn't have a LSD so it won't be as good when pressing on.
Less of a drivers car than an mx5 but then plenty of people buy SLK's.....so when did a focused drive matter to style conscious hairdresser types?
Less of a drivers car than an mx5 but then plenty of people buy SLK's.....so when did a focused drive matter to style conscious hairdresser types?
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lol.Reality is,brilliant as mx5 is,I found it to be the most mind bogglingly slow car I have ever owned or driven.
Fun at a roundabout.Not fun when the milk float overtook you.....
Fun at a roundabout.Not fun when the milk float overtook you.....
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I owned a 1968 124 sports coupe, 1400 twin over head cam engine, needed a mirror to adjust the points gap, sky blue, loved it to bits. Blew the engine up twice.
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Lol.At the end of the day,two bloody great cars on the market.
Funnily enough,Top Gear mag seemed to be leaning towards the 124....
Funnily enough,Top Gear mag seemed to be leaning towards the 124....
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Think Fiat owns ferrari! I'd have one of those.lol
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My ex missus has a 500 too
Thing is rusting and falling apart after 2 years!
I'd love an Aifa but same things put me off
Thing is rusting and falling apart after 2 years!
I'd love an Aifa but same things put me off