I just purchased a 1982 Spider 2000 with 70,000 miles. I'm really happy with it, especially at the price I paid. I'll have pics up in a few days, but for now it's in a hangar at work. I'm waiting on a part for the brake system- the plastic nipple that connects to the master cylinder and reservoir hose apparently broke in two between the time I looked at the car yesterday and when the previous owner delivered it this morning.
I hope this isn't an omen... Anyway, I'm new to Fiats, but can't wait to learn everything about the car that I can.
You will learn more than you can imagine on this site. The search function is a good place to start. But if you don't find what you are looking for, don't be afraid to post -- someone will be able to help you. Looking forward to seeing the pix.
Oh well, no matter what year anyone else prefers, it's the only model year I own, so it's the best one I've got. Plus it's pretty clean for a car two years older than me. 
