Finally test drove an Abarth today. Honestly, love the car. Love the exhaust, love the zippy feeling. I didn't get on the highway though, and I've heard that can feel like a scary experience. The seating position is okay, but not the best. The touch points are all very nice though. I didn't think the transmission was bad, but I've heard a lot of people say they thought otherwise.
In a perfect world, I'd have both. In a world where I can afford both.. thinking I'd probably rather have the FRS. But the Fiat "Studio" nearby is cutting several thousands off of these things, I guess because they're not selling well. It's a real shame too, because while the sales guy was nice enough, I spoke with the sales manager for a while. He ordered the first one available here, is a real enthusiast and a nice guy. We chatted for a while about his 500, the local club, and the mods he's already done to his car. They also had a X1/9 sitting up front. I've never seen one, and it looked pretty awesome.