Need a couple opinions about reliability

I have decided that I will be buying an early 80s Spider. I like both the 2000 and the Pinna Farina. Anyone know which is more reliable?

Also, it has been suggested to me that I could substitute another engine from, say, a Japanese car to make my car run better. I know that this probably horrifies Fiat lovers, but I don't mind sacrificing a little in this area. Can this be done? Any suggestions about this idea would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Jamies,

I'm too young to advise you a 80s Spider...

But I hope you never will buy one! You want to kill it!

Japanaise engine in a Fiat Spider!?!?... Why not a Diesel engine, so it will has little consuptions...

Buy a Corolla! It's better...

Sorry for my words, but I had never heard such a thing up to now!

Ciao

Roberto

Agreed. I just can't believe that anyone would want to ditch the lovely Fiat engine ;)

Steve

Drives a Panda 1000CL [:0] but still has a sense of humour!

(I'm on Stephen.Yensen@siemens.com and steve@yensen.co.uk)

1989 Fiat Panda 1000CL
Electronic Distributor
Metamec copper brake pipes
Currently immobile with a knackered gearbox and mouldy upholstery ;)
Replacement 5-speed 'box and new QH clutch in garage ready to fit
and is likely to remain there for some time yet due to my EXTREME
LAZINESS (and it's cold and wet out there - okay, so I'm a wimp) ...