I ended up getting a 500 Abarth because I could get a lightly used one for half the price of the 124 and needed something that would make a semi-practical daily driver, but absolutely love the engine in it. Also sitting in the 124 was enough to get my dad thinking about it for the rest of the day. Brought back memories of his old Triumph TR6 I think.
Decision Day
I am seeing Lussos show up in Asheville NC's BHPH lots.
I would get an abarth saying you can go can buy a base and upgrade for less is like slapping a shitty coat of paint on a well designed machine.
That said. I got my abarth for under base abarth msrp. With recaro seats, safety package, brembos. And 0 down. After tax it was still under the asking price. So far its the best deal anyone I know has gotten on one.
Well I made the decision
>9kPrelude buys an Alfa 4C
>LPG buys a 124 Abarth
Absolute mad men
A peppy italian turd is a rite of passage, up there with a british roadster with a leaky roof and questionable electrics.
>he doesnt know that the miatas suspenson is worse
We should get a questionable decision thread going, although this is probably already it.
The Miata has a softer suspension. The 124 would corner better if it weren't for the turbo lag.