You're approaching the luggage in the wrong way. Ditch the hard cases and you'll get all the luggage in including your wife's in the boot. The wife and I did a two week trip to Germany in the autumn of last year and my wife likes to take lots of clothes. We managed fine using soft sports bags. You'll be amazed at how much you can get in the boot. The car is no issue over long distances and can cruise comfortably at very high speeds with the roof down. Good luck.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think soft luggage is the way forward
@stevekinney7423
3 жыл бұрын
The perfect combo for a memorable road trip - a brilliant sports car, sufficient clutter and wonderful company. Enjoy.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@omrifadida
3 жыл бұрын
You can use 2 big duffel bag and it fit perfectly. We used the 124 for a one week roadtrip at Italy and it was amazing!
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
I bet they was amazing with the roof down!
@bshwrd
3 жыл бұрын
My husband and I too a week long trip to Vancouver Island from Idaho in my 124 Abarth. There was plenty of room in the trunk we each carry too large duffle bag and a back pack. Didn’t have to do laundry until we got home. My DH was worried about the comfort but was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable it is on a long trip. I do the driving and was completely relaxed the entire time.
@stanislas4990
3 жыл бұрын
Even if the Abarth 124 Spider is not a very practical car, you have some space for luggage. I love the sound of the exhaust. It's such a fun car.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep it’s so fun!!!
@jtk00763
3 жыл бұрын
If you’re determined to use the 124 to go away in, you could sacrifice having the roof up, when going camping I managed to put 2 large camping chairs and two soft backpacks in the space where the roof folds away into!
@cookieitltd
3 жыл бұрын
I Didn't think of doing that!
@CoolcatTerri
2 жыл бұрын
I see you kept the emergency road kit in the trunk/boot and that kit actually fits inside the compartment behind the seats so that will free up some extra space in the trunk.
@lascm5237
3 жыл бұрын
Revo Rack for the missus’s case and the rest in the boot - job’s a goodun 👍
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@evanmachado
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Quite impressed with the space the Abarth offers!
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Surprising isn’t it!
@kidoctane
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, this video is just so, so relatable on so many levels
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@124Brad
3 жыл бұрын
Love it mate, glad CarPlay is a key part of your road trip preparations ;)
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Thanks to you mate. Couldn’t live without it 🙌
@faysalmehio3270
3 жыл бұрын
amazing content m8 keep it up!
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@jumpjump2906
3 жыл бұрын
Cracking upload. Seriously thinking about a abarth spider. Only things putting me off. Lack of cup holder and the pot holed roads where I stay. Pot holes so bad they are like tank traps
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome car for the money. You can buy the cup holders just expensive lol
@EnzoAlejandroZamoraDAlessandro
6 ай бұрын
Great video, just what I needed! I was planning to rent this car on a trip recently and had this doubt.
@johnkeenan4184
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stef, I'm going to check later if the puncture kit in my MX5 fits ito the cubby behind the Driver's seat. At 5 ft 9.I think I can also sneak some hanging shirts behind each seat,
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep you defo could mate!
@marvusparvus
3 жыл бұрын
looks & utility to the max ! big cheers !
@dm1lls919
3 жыл бұрын
Cool video stef very interesting to see 😁. Happy 1st March! Looking forward to the roadtrips you'll embark on 😎
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy! I think we all can’t wait to hit the road when we can!
@dm1lls919
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv Agreed, I've got a modified e89 bmw z4 and I can't wait to get back out there and make the most of life. That six cylinder exhaust 😍. About you cupholders I know a guy who makes some custom 3d printed for all abarths. I'll ask him to get in touch with you and see if he can sort you out 👍🏾
@jeremyingham2953
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Stef! Loving the roof down action as always. If she HAS to have the big suitcase, a Globetrotter suitcase looks bit thinner than your red ones - may give you the ammunition to get a really nice bag as it maximises boot space 😉
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Haha cheers mate. Yep different luggage for her is the way forward lol
@robertlloyd7493
3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you warming to your car 😄
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I let it warm up before I boot it lol I just don’t show it in the video
@cullmaster7361
3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. You’ve got the same spec car as mine and the same colour with heritage bonnet and boot. Just in case you didn’t know the 124 and Mx-5 ND series share the same accessories in the cabin. So you can easily get mx-5 cupholders cheaper. I did. I’ve got the TCM do it yourself flash tune to stage 1. Also done the android auto and Apple CarPlay but did the software upgrade to latest MX-5 version as I read that the one you got can have Bluetooth issues. Ended up using a laptop and a USB setup to reprogramme the car system which also allowed me to put a few things on extra. One mod I do recommend if you drive at night is the automatic dimming rear view mirror that the MX-5 ND models get. Helps with not have that shaking mirror you get on the standard manual ones you get. Another thing I recommend is replacing the plastic rear wind deflector with a clear Perspex one as this help reduce the noise in the cabin when the top is down. Another mod I also fitted is a rear view camera for reversing when you have the hood up. Have you had chance to do your TCM stage 1, BCM airfilter upgrade and have it dyno’d?
@thawk2563
3 жыл бұрын
Stef, great video as always. So the key for this car in your opinion is soft bags where possible. Out of interest, did you try a bag behind the passenger seat? I found alot of space there myself and curious to know. Video always appreciated! 🙌
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah soft bags are the key I think. Didn’t try a bag behind the seat. It could work but would compromise comfort for the passengers
@ogotuwaobuto5366
3 жыл бұрын
Love your content mate. Always interesting and entertaining.😀
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@steveaga4683
3 жыл бұрын
I have the taylor-made Roadster triple case set! It makes the most of the boot space AND leaves a little space at the sides
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Is it expensive?
@steveaga4683
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv I paid just under £180 from MX5Parts in Portsmouth. However, I have seen a few sets for sale on the 124 pages over the last few weeks....and they have been much cheaper.
@hotrodmercury3941
4 ай бұрын
Mitsubishi Mirage has less space with the seats up than this. People underestimate small cars, I fit my entire life in my Mirage and drove it 17 hours to my new home. You can definitely do it if you get smart and ditch the hard cases. I always go soft body for clothes because it can mash n fit. If you have any electronics, take it in a seperate bag for obvious reasons. I know they used to make a luggage rack for the trunk of these sport cars to fit that little extra bit of luggage. I can imagine you can mount a tow hitch with a cargo box, ive seen a Miata run around town with one. He also had those thule roof racks and looked like he was going the miracle mile somwwhere. I also had a MGB for a few short months, I slapped a hitch on that thing and put a universal transmission cooler on that thing (it could handle it stock so this was just an extra layer of protection). I would easily tow a small trailer, something a motorcycle may pull to a little Uhaul. I paid 2K for that little thing, but had to give it up because I needed the money and it was an extra car. I was able to tow all my tools, a spare tire, some luggage and stuff. I even pulled a washer and dryer once! When it comes to towing you can always feel a bit scared. Most modern cars arent built like thet were back then in terms of "i need the utility too" my Mercury Grand Marquis would easily tow another car, I wouldnt try it with my Mirage because of how its built, low horse and torque and its a CVT not a manual.
@MP_pov
3 жыл бұрын
Your missus'' case + everything you have in soft bags, job done. I had 2 mx5s and they also had space for jackets and small soft bags by the rear window where the roof folds - assume the 124 has that too?
@desertwindauh
3 жыл бұрын
What's the volume of the wife's big bag? And the two smaller hard cases? One possible solution would be to replace the hard shell bags with soft sided items that would conform to the shape of the boot. So, here's what you do. Establish the volume of each of the hard sided bags and replace them with soft sides bags of equivalent volume. And that should do the trick and all 5 would fit.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think softer luggage will be the solution as it was so close to fitting with my luggage
@SChapps
3 жыл бұрын
When I've done long journeys in my 500, I've had the same cramp as well. What I did was stretch my leg out above the gas pedal and press it against the back of the footwell, and use just the back of my heel on the top of the pedal. Really not ideal 😂
@biobak123
3 жыл бұрын
Take soft bags instead of hard cases. So everything will fit 🙂
@JohnnyJQuest
Жыл бұрын
and no wheels!
@Jubellymmel
3 жыл бұрын
The flexibility of many smaller bags, as opposed to the 1 piece space hog luggage of your wife, is the way to go I think. However we have also made very good use of our boot luggage rack on our road trips within Sweden. But, as you pointed out, while the fear of having that big piece of luggage stolen off the rack is an issue, we've never packed any valuables in there.
@Jubellymmel
3 жыл бұрын
And btw many thanks for another interesting video man! It's always such great fun to watch. I can't wait to see what you do with your 124 in the future.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheAlastair34
3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at buying one of these at the moment, current road trip car is an Elise and we managed 2 weeks round Italy in that so this looks like a 4 bed detached in comparison 😂
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it’s a decent boot. My 4c boot was terrible lol
@shankarbalan3813
3 жыл бұрын
I wish you had put out this story 3 years ago…. I wanted to rent one for an Euro Road trip…..but travelling for two weeks ain’t easy if one has to compromise on the luggage…
@MartynStanleyAuthor
3 жыл бұрын
You could get a boot rack for the wife's massive case? That lot would fly into my 911 if I was allowed to use the back seats. A good chunk of it would go in the front boot though.
@user-zj1eg2iv6m
10 ай бұрын
Es el mejor coche que he tenido, es genial
@sainta2667
Жыл бұрын
Stef, I'm 1.87 ? will I fit in? Everybody speak about it's size , but not if it fits tall drivers ?
@TechFromYorkshire
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Super useful!
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JayTee124
3 жыл бұрын
First three seconds 😆 ✌️ Brilliant!
@KCnLex
3 жыл бұрын
Where do you put the dog? If you put the things in bunches of plastic bags you could get the contents of all the bags, but will look funny checking in when you put them into your "garden sized trash bag" in place of a suitcase. I tried an Abarth and the inability to change the angle of the seat back so as to redistribute the pressure points in your spine and rear makes it very uncomfortable for long drives. If memory serves the Miata has enough room for some adjustment, so not sure why this lacks it.
@mrvik8
3 жыл бұрын
Soft bags in the boot, shoes in separate small plastic bags,flat foldable suit holder and spare engine oil, all in the boot. Small picnic bag behind the other half’s seat. Small Back pack with micro four thirds camera behind my driver seat. Behind seat cubby holes had car cleaning wipes and cloth. Knick knacks including a Tom Tom go unit in the cubby between the seats. Mrs handbag in passenger footwell. All in all it was enough for a 1700 mile road trip to Amalfi with stop over in cinque terra on the way back. 0730 drive , top down on the Amalfi costal road from Vietri to Amalfi was magical. Also had space to somehow fit in 2 small bottles of Limoncello and chocolate on the way back
@TheTiMFREAK
3 жыл бұрын
2 duffel bags and 2 gym bags fit snug ,was the max i could fit
@comeonman7423
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video, what about the custom luggage though?
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I think that’s the best solution. Thanks for watching!
@johndavies4079
3 жыл бұрын
Stef I shave had mine 3 months now and love it 👍 off topic for this vid but do you have any tips on cleaning the bonnet? I have heritage pack and find I am damaging the wrap no matter how careful I am
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t yet mate. I need to find that out myself lol
@MFnDahk
3 жыл бұрын
Switch to soft cases instead of hard ones and you could fit more than all that.
@slowjo99
3 жыл бұрын
Can you show us a video on how to properly clean the roof mate.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Will see what I can do :)
@recyclespinning9839
Жыл бұрын
The original made in Italy fiat spider has large trunk and back seats.😊
@thomasmurrell8490
3 жыл бұрын
I’m looking at getting a 124. Is the car noisy at high speeds say on the UK motorways around 70-80mph? Wind noise I am referring to that is.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
It’s very reasonable mate
@thomasmurrell8490
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply and sorry for my late response. Can I trouble a couple more questions from you. I went and had a look at the outside of a 124 yesterday but I forgot to check is the rear window glass or plastic? Also have you had any problems with cleaning the roof? Many thanks in advance
@v.adler788
3 ай бұрын
I recon you never played tetris 😂
@mcmustangno1567
3 жыл бұрын
Sakes, 4 days, 3 bags, you sir pack like my wife, that little rucksacks enough 🤷♂️
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@mcmustangno1567
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv 😂. Great car you have mister, been looking at these for a few months now, this vid disheartens me though as it proves I would have to continue taking my wife away with me at weekends 😂. Need to buy a motorbike 😂
@johnboyf-15vet51
10 күн бұрын
For my wife I would have to get a U-Haul trailer to hook up for all her stuff……😂
@NextChapterMusic
2 жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@philiphunt4341
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steph Are the 2016 and 2017 models the same? the only ones available in Australia. Phil
@StefABtv
2 жыл бұрын
They are yep
@carobsessions4707
3 жыл бұрын
Sref bro Did you know storage behind of each seats 😀 and i heard usb port under passenger side dashboard
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I mention it in the vid 🙌
@carobsessions4707
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv actually i comment before watch full video😅
@fozzie221
Жыл бұрын
Just use soft bags rather than hard suitcases and it would surprise you just how much extra room you get
@keithevans5667
3 жыл бұрын
Hope your wife doesn't see this....... Travels Heavy! Bad boy! ha ha ha! Nice to have seen your last ever video ;-)
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Haha she knows 😂😂😂
@joeykrodinger8258
3 жыл бұрын
Your wife just needs to pack whatever she would in the big case in the other smaller two same amount of space but in separate bags so it fits ;)
@kjss4345
7 ай бұрын
Road trips are spending time with friends and family...buys the smallest car on the market😂
@krzysztoffolta4823
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do this test with the aniversario?
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Can’t at the mo as I don’t have the 695 anymore but hopefully will have something soon from Abarth I could try it with :)
@krzysztoffolta4823
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv ok, thanks a lot!
@classicmodification2902
2 жыл бұрын
I wish this Abarth spider would have launched in India before fiat shutting the production
@ERICtheLATE
3 жыл бұрын
Cue the Tetris music!!!
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@yevrahbor
3 жыл бұрын
Also 2 not incredibly puffy jackets fit under the roof when down
@yeahno....
3 жыл бұрын
Large soft duffel bags *4 laid front to back
@CathodeRayNipplez
3 жыл бұрын
Are you moving house? Going away for a year? What the hell is in all that luggage... arctic survival gear, recovery kit and a dog sled? 🥴
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Lol I wish there was an easy solution 😂😂😂
@-IsleOfSkye-
2 жыл бұрын
I love my wife :D ya bell end :D
@MP_pov
3 жыл бұрын
Don’t think your wife will appreciate being referred to as heavy...
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
I said travels heavy, didn’t say she was heavy and she’s fine I tell her all the time 😂
@MP_pov
3 жыл бұрын
@@StefABtv yeah that's how she will probably hear it no matter how you say it though :-)
@cookieitltd
3 жыл бұрын
I have found a couple of solutions to increase/maximise luggage space, as follows 1. tailor made luggage - www.roadster-concept.de/roadsterbag-koffer-fiat-124-spider-english.html 2. A boot luggage rack - e.g. kzitem.info/news/bejne/lK-frH99cX6EhKg As my family has a luggage fetish, they were strangely excited about the first one!
@UncleRayRayGarageEmporium
8 ай бұрын
If she split her "necessities" from the large case into 2 smaller bags, done deal.
@alechill3527
3 жыл бұрын
He said roof rack on a convertable
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Meant boot rack
@chriscuthbertson
Жыл бұрын
Get her a trailer.
@benny_mc
3 жыл бұрын
First.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@stevenbennett3922
3 жыл бұрын
Soft bags.
@StefABtv
3 жыл бұрын
Yep defo the solution
@craigpavia8943
9 ай бұрын
Who travels with three hard cases in 2020s? Go find the Titanic or something
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