Fiat Abarth - at Gilt - Sale - $16K - really?

[muskrat]

It would fit in the bed of your truck.  You may even be able ti squeeze your Monster in behind it 

The thought crossed my mind.  Better gas mileage when consolidating

[kopfjäger]

Fiat Abarth and Supermodel Catrinel Menghia by RoadflyTV with Charlie Romero powered by Aeva

[muskrat]

 . That's a supermodel.   

[ab]

Looks like they had 3 cars for the promo.  They sold out in seconds.  I was hitting refresh on my browser as fast as possible and click add to wish list on the 2 models.  

The winner is one lucky bastard to get this cars at this huge discount.  :-)

[kopfjäger]

Looks like they had 3 cars for the promo.  They sold out in seconds.  I was hitting refresh on my browser as fast as possible and click add to wish list on the 2 models.  

The winner is one lucky bastard to get this cars at this huge discount.  :-)

No worries, a year from now you'll be able to pick up a low mileage one for less. 

[muskrat]

The model to? 

[zooom]

The model to? 

maybe...but the milage and depreciation will be much different.

[supertjeduc]

Hey supertjduc - how does it handle in snow?  How long have you had it? Any issues ?

I snow? We had that stuff 1 day this winter but i survived
And i have it about 20 month and no problems
It has a bigger turbo and a akropovic exhaust and about 200 hp
You can get about 250hp out of it and even then no problems

[ab]

Supertjetduc - must be nice.  You put akropovich pipes, can you post a vid in YouTube? Luv to hear it.

What's the rumor about fiat 500T? An in between the standard and Abarth.  Niceeeeeee

[Bladecutter]

What's the rumor about fiat 500T? An in between the standard and Abarth.  Niceeeeeee

Not a rumor, its coming soon.
Might be available this fall, or early next year.

Buy one of those, grab up some Abarth bits that hit eBay, and you can have some serious fun with the monster you can create.

BC.

[il d00d]

Has anyone driven one?  Looking at the comparisons to the Mini, the Abarth always comes in second.  Would have been a sweet deal to be sure, but I think I would choose a Mini S over the Fiat.

[derby]

Has anyone driven one?  Looking at the comparisons to the Mini, the Abarth always comes in second.  Would have been a sweet deal to be sure, but I think I would choose a Mini S over the Fiat.

it's possible this guy has:

I have a Abarth 500 and i am not gay

 

[ab]

Who would sell their Abarth?  That's insanity, isn't it?

[supertjeduc]

Has anyone driven one?  Looking at the comparisons to the Mini, the Abarth always comes in second.  Would have been a sweet deal to be sure, but I think I would choose a Mini S over the Fiat.

Overhere a Abarth is about 25000€ a mini S about 32000€
A mini S is also a fun car but i think there are some problems with the engines
The Abarth is bulletproof and it is something different
About tests look at the TopGear YouTube clips

[corey]

Overhere a Abarth is about 25000€ a mini S about 32000€
A mini S is also a fun car but i think there are some problems with the engines
The Abarth is bulletproof and it is something different
About tests look at the TopGear YouTube clips

i don't know if i would call the abarth bulletproof, especially considering it's relatively short life span thus far.
as a MINI S owner, I can say that yes, they are finicky... but nothing proper maintenance and a keen ear can't handle.
listen to it, and it will tell you what's wrong.

not sure about europe, but here in the states we also get 3 years maintenance free, and a 5 year powertrain warranty.

mine did have some issues with the timing chain tension piston, a relatively common issue. whole timing chain system was replaced under warranty.

i'm sure people have had their fair share of issues with the multi-air motors from fiat.