128kid
Courtney Waters
While I'm all about 128s, I prefer the 124 wagon over the 128 wagon. The 124 styling is great in my eyes (earlier the better), while the rear end of the 128 is a bit awkward. But styling opinions aside the 124 has a few things going for it:
1. It has a real glove box. Swallows up a Haynes manual with ease and even has a light.
2. 4-doors makes the back seat much more useable. I leave the seat folded down 99% of the time anyway, and the doors make access to cargo much better.
3. None if the typical 128 front end structural issues.
4. Nice positive shifting from the 124 trans.
5. RWD. Perfect for drifting! Or not
Downsides? More complicated suspension with all the usual ageing 124 issues (out of the box handling is pretty good though IMO). Sheetmetal is uber-thin (keep people from leaning on it). Seat to floor height is quite low. I find it comfortable (and have had similar feedback from others in my wagon) but it definitely exemplifies the Italian driving position.
1. It has a real glove box. Swallows up a Haynes manual with ease and even has a light.
2. 4-doors makes the back seat much more useable. I leave the seat folded down 99% of the time anyway, and the doors make access to cargo much better.
3. None if the typical 128 front end structural issues.
4. Nice positive shifting from the 124 trans.
5. RWD. Perfect for drifting! Or not
Downsides? More complicated suspension with all the usual ageing 124 issues (out of the box handling is pretty good though IMO). Sheetmetal is uber-thin (keep people from leaning on it). Seat to floor height is quite low. I find it comfortable (and have had similar feedback from others in my wagon) but it definitely exemplifies the Italian driving position.