Not a 124 Spider

[blaird03]

So i have been interested in the Abarth 124 Spider to replace me 2014 Audi TT  (also have 595 Turismo).
Having had a test drive at launch and I was so wanting to get a deal, but ultimately  the car is overpriced for what it is.
Do think the prices will come down or a large engine will go in.
Ended up ordering a 2017 Audi TTS - with a great spec - for £35k - £10k more that what the current 124 Spider is worth (in my opinion),

[imapadlock]

Ive said this about this car since it came out. You can now see delivery miles cars for sale on autotrader for 28k and less. I dont want to appear negative, its a lively drive etc. I just think the price point was wrong from the off.

[Tommy0410]

i thought audi tts started at 39-40k
if not I'm interested to know where you have ordered it from

[blaird03]

i thought audi tts started at 39-40k
if not I'm interested to know where you have ordered it from

You can get 15% - 17% discount (which includes £4350 finance discount).
Most dealers will match internet broker websites - try orangewheels or carwow

[Richard H]

Ive said this about this car since it came out. You can now see delivery miles cars for sale on autotrader for 28k and less. I dont want to appear negative, its a lively drive etc. I just think the price point was wrong from the off.

I agree, the FIAT 124 is around £21k, depending on spec, so I think the Abarth should start at around £25k

I'm not sure that they'll put a different engine in, it'll be getting near to 4 C territory, if only in price!

[rsk289]

There are some 124 Abarths 'available immediately' on Autotrader for anything from £29-34k.  The dealer I am buying from was very keen to point out that I'd got the 'introductory deal' of 29k, 'five thousand discount' as he put it.  So what are they actually going to ask for them once they're established?  It does seem a lot, and I wouldn't have got away with paying pay £34k.  I'm happy with 29k as it's actually a very interesting little car - I don't need a serious roadburner as I already have cars to fit that bill.  With cars this size, it's not about engine size and power, it's about the balance of the car as a whole - overall weight, weight distribution, drive characteristics, braking, steering etc. etc. - and the multi-air engine should be pitched about right.  Think original Lotus Elite (which is partly why I have relinquished all the options on mine).  The '58 Elite had a 1200cc Coventry-Climax engine but can still be a struggle to catch in many modern 'sports' cars on a twisty road.
Anyway, should be able to tell more in about 3 hours when I will eventually take delivery.