Still looks like a Miata

[SunnySideUp]

My biggest complaint (not that I'm about to buy one right away) about the new Spider is that it isn't a 2+2.

It would have been nice if they could have replicated the "parcel shelf" behind the front seats like that found in the '83-'85 Azzurra models and the Alfa Romeo Spiders.

I wonder how long it will be before someone drills into that new Spider rear trunk lid to mount a luggage rack!

[clbrenta]

Wow, drag me into your shitpile, clbrenta? No thanks. You can be inaccurate all by your lonesome.

Thanks Dan, I realized that perhaps I was misunderstood ... with my little English knowledge.
Bradartigue,
I'm sorry if you have misunderstood the meaning of my words.
I was referring to articles published in magazines or on the web, and booklets on Pininfarina and Tom Tjaarda that all reporting the same news copied and recopied. I'm not talking to your book. I do not know if you've written a book about Pininfarina. And surely I do not allow myself to criticize anything I do not know. I do not know if this is the reason for your answer. You know, translations, languages, customs and traditions, differ from country to country, but I'm sure you'll know.

[Racer7]

At least from the pictures, the new Spider does not disappoint. Went to check out a new Miata the other day, looks better in person then in Pictures. I did feel the interior was a cheap looking and feeling.

The new Fiat is defainatly an option to replace my departed 1981 Fiat Spider Turbo. Just want to see what the Abarth looks like...

[124JOE]

hello everyone this is how i see things i dont look like my grandpa dad was part grandma and mom was parts of her
parents.yes i have some of grandpas parts and i may die the same way,i dont know??

so when it comes to our 124's okay it keeps the name and some tiny part of the looks, but im happy they
are finaly doing it.

i got my 124 when it was 18 years old,if i am lucky mabey i will get to own a new one someday.

as i worked for a ford dealership, i met al capone's grand son.he has alot of his grandpas parts in him.
"they should get him to do a movie"however his life is a toatal 180 from al. military and police task force
is how he makes a living.i thought "wow he looks alot like the old pictures i have seen of the 1940's gangster"

[Trickster]

Not to get involved with anything but the "original" post, but I like it. Although it has its Japanese underpinnings,
(And really is that a bad thing nowadays?), it appears from the outside different and more attractive to my eyes.
I am a member of many different automotive/ motorcycle forums, and I see this site as no different. Those that
get testy and disagree is quite the norm. Still the most popular and highly contested subject.....the "oil" threads.

[Redline]

Did someone say Italian design with Japanese underpinnings?



Sign me up for that. Yum!

[Trickster]

Just saw a picture of the 2017 MX-5 RF, looks very little like the 124. RF = retractable fastback.
Can be seen on Netcar app.
I like it too.

[SP3]

Did someone say Italian design with Japanese underpinnings?



Sign me up for that. Yum!

I think you meant Italian underpinnings with Japanese motive power. I like Bimotas but prefer them this way (all Italian):

http://www.pantah.eu/bilder_racing/db1r ... b1_058.jpg

not a fan of the Fiata

[Redline]

I did kind of mix that all up, didn't I? The brain knew what the YB3 was, but the fingers weren't cooperating. The fact that it is not an equivalent Japanese/Italian hybrid to the 124 is beside the point, because it was just an excuse to post a picture of a sexy bike.

[SP3]

it was just an excuse to post a picture of a sexy bike.

fine by me. here's one of mine -

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hp ... e=5795524C

[Racer7]

Went to the NY Auto Show this weekend, was looing forward to seeing the Fiat Spider. Looking to replace my long departed and very much missed 1980 Spider Turbo.

Having previously owned a Miata was considering one of those as well. Got to say the Miata looks great in person. Very modern/attractive design. Was impressed with the fastback/hardtop. Has a bit of Dino look to it.

Then got to see the Fiat Spider. They were showing the Blue with Tan Interior. Same combo as my old car (After new owner repainted it). Was gourgous, of put a deposit on the spot. Looks bigger in person. Then I turned to my right and they had the Abarth on display. I was not expecting that. It as red, with black hood and deck. Red accents in interior and charcoal wheels. Wow! They had some images of the White with red accent and red interior. Unfortunuitly engine is the same 160HP.

A new Spider or Spider Abarth is desined for my Garage.

[philbert]

Racer7 sounds great, you put a deposit down, did they discuss price?

[Racer7]

No did not put a deposit. I don't see the need to rush. Doubt getting one is going to be a problem. They were not soliciting deposits. If they were they may if gotten one.

Not a fan of the prima blue, but looked great. I think the car will age very well.