anyone considering the Fiat 500 Abarth? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Capt Canuck · 01-11-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KidWonder

You could purchase a slightly used genesis Coupe ,mazda speed 3,mini cooper turbo, or 350z for the price of a 'abarth'.

No no! Used vs New is a not-starter on car forums. Really, how long is a piece of string? You can compare used v new v used, etc... forever.

Even new vs new I think a lot of people would struggle to find the value in the Fiat if it is not their cup of tea.

Doric · 01-11-2012, 05:02 PM

All day long, I'd choose the MINI over the Fiat. I had an '07 MINI S and even though it turned out to be an unreliable pain in my ass that got unloaded ASAP, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if it had a solid warranty.

The dealer experience was absolutely fantastic with MINI as well. Fiat? You're going to a Chrysler dealer. Never had a good experience there.

f0rge · 02-26-2014, 01:12 PM

I kind of like them too, would be a great little city runabout for the wife and significantly cheaper than a GTI.

There was one that showed up at the auto-x last summer and the exhaust note was really good. Loud for a stock car.

Overall the car reminded me of a little angry dog with lots of attitude.

hmong337 · 02-26-2014, 01:30 PM

Those stupid cars look like these guys

And for $22k, you're not much off from getting an FRS.

I still can't get over why somebody would buy such an atrocity. Just get a Yaris for wayyyy less if subcompact is what you want.

fstlane · 02-26-2014, 03:00 PM

There's a lady that runs track and autocross events in my SCCA region and her car is pretty quick. The exhaust note also sounds really aggressive.

strat61caster · 02-26-2014, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

And for $22k, you're not much off from getting an FRS.

I still can't get over why somebody would buy such an atrocity. Just get a Yaris for wayyyy less if subcompact is what you want.

Drive one, it's a hoot. More fun than a Toyobaru on public roads without being too obnoxious.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/take-abarth

The only reason I got an FRS is because I thought I would get bored of the FWD and sell the car in a few years vs. keeping the FRS a lot longer. It's definitely cheaper, marginally more practical, better gas mileage and has oodles more character. "Atrocity"

f0rge · 02-26-2014, 04:19 PM

The main downfall of the Abarth is the existence of the Fiesta ST.

soundman98 · 02-26-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

Drive one, it's a hoot. More fun than a Toyobaru on public roads without being too obnoxious.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/take-abarth

The only reason I got an FRS is because I thought I would get bored of the FWD and sell the car in a few years vs. keeping the FRS a lot longer. It's definitely cheaper, marginally more practical, better gas mileage and has oodles more character. "Atrocity"

yep.. my brother works at a fiat dealership, so i've had the chance to play with them from time to time. they are fun, i just can't get over the interior layout and the overall appearance.. i tend to prefer a more traditional looking coupe..

leicaboss · 02-26-2014, 07:14 PM

Living in San Francisco, I was heavily considering the Abarth based on what I had heard and read about it. It looks and sounded pretty mean and I was stoked to test drive one.

However, I simply hated the seating and shifter position. It just wasn't a cockpit that I wanted to be in. Surprisingly, it didn't feel very small but when I tested the BRZ, the first twin I tried, I felt at home. The cockpit was more driver-centric IMO and the seating positioning was miles ahead of the Abarth.

That being said, the Abarth looks like the most fun you can get out of a subcompact.

Ammonia · 02-26-2014, 07:29 PM

Over a year old necro -_-

leicaboss · 02-26-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Over a year old necro -_-

Wasn't my fault! And the question is still relevant IMO

soundman98 · 02-26-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammonia

Over a year old necro -_-

you guys need to learn the art of thanking people for actually searching... if you want people to search, then thank them for doing so instead of shunning them for bumping an older thread...

it's like a loose-loose around here.. post something that's been asked, and everyone says SEARCH MORON... then you search, and try to to ask for more detail and everyone goes off on the HOLY REVIVE BATMAN train.....

fripsgirl · 02-28-2014, 11:42 AM

Old thread revived, I see

For anyone contemplating a new Fiat 500, I urge you to pay the money and rent one for a full week first. I've had a couple of these as longer term rentals and it was enough to deter me and give public service announcements on this car. For example, next time you're in one, flash the highbeams. Hear that clunking sound? That's the mechanism hitting and happened in every Fiat I've ever been in. Look closely at the finishes and how poor they are.

For the price point, there are better vehicles, but I will say that the car is super cute to look at. They did do a great job at bringing the feel of the old one back to life.

Here's my vintage 1964 Fiat 500 D with my rental just a few weeks ago

strat61caster · 02-28-2014, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fripsgirl

Here's my vintage 1964 Fiat 500 D with my rental just a few weeks ago

Loved the Petrolicious vid

For anyone who hasn't seen it:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWcRjrBt4oo"]Fiat 500: Speed of Sunshine - YouTube[/ame]

Thinking of a Toyobaru?

01-11-2012, 05:02 PM	#16
Doric Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2005 Pontiac GTO Location: Denver, CO Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All day long, I'd choose the MINI over the Fiat. I had an '07 MINI S and even though it turned out to be an unreliable pain in my ass that got unloaded ASAP, I'd buy another one in a heartbeat if it had a solid warranty. The dealer experience was absolutely fantastic with MINI as well. Fiat? You're going to a Chrysler dealer. Never had a good experience there. __________________ 2005 Pontiac GTO \| ATI D1SC Supercharger, Cam, etc. \| 11.033@125.61 \| 672rwhp/556rwtq 2012 MINI Clubman S 2010 Toyota Corolla S

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hmong337 Emperor JDM Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '91 MR2 Gen3 3SGTE, '13 FRS Location: Onterrible, Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 3,498 Thanked 909 Times in 495 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Those stupid cars look like these guys And for $22k, you're not much off from getting an FRS. I still can't get over why somebody would buy such an atrocity. Just get a Yaris for wayyyy less if subcompact is what you want. __________________

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fstlane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 289 Thanks: 742 Thanked 313 Times in 147 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There's a lady that runs track and autocross events in my SCCA region and her car is pretty quick. The exhaust note also sounds really aggressive. Last edited by fstlane; 02-26-2014 at 03:36 PM.

02-26-2014, 07:14 PM	#23
leicaboss Coffee Snob Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Limited Location: SF (Mission) Posts: 992 Thanks: 536 Thanked 395 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Living in San Francisco, I was heavily considering the Abarth based on what I had heard and read about it. It looks and sounded pretty mean and I was stoked to test drive one. However, I simply hated the seating and shifter position. It just wasn't a cockpit that I wanted to be in. Surprisingly, it didn't feel very small but when I tested the BRZ, the first twin I tried, I felt at home. The cockpit was more driver-centric IMO and the seating positioning was miles ahead of the Abarth. That being said, the Abarth looks like the most fun you can get out of a subcompact. __________________ My Build Thread: Hannah, my '14 SWP BRZ Weekly SF/Daly City Meet: Tuesdays @ 7pm

02-26-2014, 07:29 PM	#24
Ammonia Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Whiteout FRS, Audi A4, 135i (sold) Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 918 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 567 Times in 289 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Over a year old necro -_- __________________ boooooooooooooooooost

02-28-2014, 11:42 AM	#27
fripsgirl 1964 Fiat 500D Owner Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: '06 Scion xA wMods, '64 Fiat 500D Location: SoCal & TO Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Old thread revived, I see For anyone contemplating a new Fiat 500, I urge you to pay the money and rent one for a full week first. I've had a couple of these as longer term rentals and it was enough to deter me and give public service announcements on this car. For example, next time you're in one, flash the highbeams. Hear that clunking sound? That's the mechanism hitting and happened in every Fiat I've ever been in. Look closely at the finishes and how poor they are. For the price point, there are better vehicles, but I will say that the car is super cute to look at. They did do a great job at bringing the feel of the old one back to life. Here's my vintage 1964 Fiat 500 D with my rental just a few weeks ago Attached Images __________________ 1964 Fiat 500 driving, world traveling, yoga teaching, dog loving, carbon fiber license plate frame specialist

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