Any male Abarth 595 owners here?

Any male Abarth 595 owners here?

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crazy about cars

Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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juddy said:
I know what you mean as I had the same thoughts too. BUT I have gone and done it. I will collect my brand new 500 Abarth this Saturday. After having a long string of nice fast cars,Esprit,elise Renault spider, type r, r26 Megane bla bla bla I just wanted something that was cheaper but made me laugh and made me want to go out and drive for the sake of driving.
I drove 3 cars back to back standard 135bhp,turismo and the competition. In my mind the standard car had all I waned just needed the exhaust so even tho I know the exhaust will rust out in a few years I had to have the Monza it sounds mental and at idle just like my mates F430 lol

Go and have a good demo in one you will love it in a funny way.

J.
Very refreshing when someone shares the same experience smile I've already bought mine collecting Tuesday. I really need to listen to a Monza when I can - if what I've heard yesterday in the car park was a Monza it's definitely a nice sound; not too loud/cracky and sound more like a bigger engine.

Edited by crazy about cars on Monday 15th September 07:47

Sir Snaz

571 posts

185 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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I picked up an Abarth 500 (2010 59plate) for peanuts about a year ago ......this was coming out of a 2006 CLK AMG, 911 prior to that and various other 'high' enders. I live in London, and I have to say I have had more fun in the Abarth than any of the others. Feels like you are properly driving something .....if you know what I mean wink

arfur

3,871 posts

213 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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Bought a Abarth 500 C 135 yesterday. Added various "custom" bits from the dealer options and shock - horror, they actually had the exact combo in stock, unregistered ...

Collecting next Saturday I hope

It's for the other half .. I'll probably never drive it

Have to say, so far, Thames Fiat in Slough Customer Service and Sales process is a pleasure .. million times better than we were getting at BMW and Audi in Reading.

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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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arfur said:
Bought a Abarth 500 C 135 yesterday. Added various "custom" bits from the dealer options and shock - horror, they actually had the exact combo in stock, unregistered ...
My local dealership had one too! Bizarre story of how the owner took the car unregistered from Fiat to p/x at BMW which BMW then sold back as un-registered to Fiat.

willh83

4 posts

162 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Picked up a 500C last week also. Had a few comments / banter from friends, but got to be honest; I haven't had this much fun in a car since having an old (proper) Mini! Do it you wont regret it!

mark 7

56 posts

214 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Bought the wife rolleyes a 595 Comp a couple of months ago, great little car lots of fun for a Sunday morning noon and economical to run.
Our spec is Campag Grey, 10 spokes and the standard Comp bits-Monza, Sabelts, Konis, TFT dash etc.
Well recommended.

Cheers Mark.

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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Wow... just wow!!!

Went for a nice drive after picking up car this evening and I'm genuinely impressed. So much fun in a car and so well equipped with toys/gadgets it's just what I need for my sensible commuter.

Bonus is having a freebie of unfitted Eibach springs smile Smiles all around!

ashway

532 posts

164 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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I bought a new 500 135 in June to use as a daily runabout. Always liked them and after going to the F1 in Monaco this year I made my mind up, they were everywhere.

I went for the retro Campovola grey with red Abarth stripes 17" wheels and red calipers/door mirror caps. Other than that its standard, the exhaust looks and sounds good too

I've still got an E92 M3 but needless to say I'm not using it much at the moment

Exoticaholic

1,043 posts

211 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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I have a 595c Competizione and hand on heart, I can say it is the best car I've ever had. I used to have two A500c's before trading up to this.



It is standard apart from an aftermarket Magneti Marelli RS500SS backbox with racing Y section as I disliked the standard Monza system, black SS alloys and soon a Curt hitch.

I have had it eight months and so far, it has been a terrific time just to drive it. Ride is hard but that's what the moniker 'Competizione' means. I average 40mpg in it although range is pathetic at 250 miles (38 litres / 8 gallons) and the fuel level indicator is wildly optimistic. It estimated that I have 110 miles left when 1/4 full....

You can't go wrong with it really.

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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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Exoticaholic said:
I have a 595c Competizione and hand on heart, I can say it is the best car I've ever had. I used to have two A500c's before trading up to this.



It is standard apart from an aftermarket Magneti Marelli RS500SS backbox with racing Y section as I disliked the standard Monza system, black SS alloys and soon a Curt hitch.

I have had it eight months and so far, it has been a terrific time just to drive it. Ride is hard but that's what the moniker 'Competizione' means. I average 40mpg in it although range is pathetic at 250 miles (38 litres / 8 gallons) and the fuel level indicator is wildly optimistic. It estimated that I have 110 miles left when 1/4 full....

You can't go wrong with it really.
That is certainly a looker! I've only learnt how to show the MPG so would be interested to know what would my average MPG be. I've never seen >20mpg in a long, long time.

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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Tuesday 16th September 2014
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ashway said:
I bought a new 500 135 in June to use as a daily runabout. Always liked them and after going to the F1 in Monaco this year I made my mind up, they were everywhere.

I went for the retro Campovola grey with red Abarth stripes 17" wheels and red calipers/door mirror caps. Other than that its standard, the exhaust looks and sounds good too

I've still got an E92 M3 but needless to say I'm not using it much at the moment
A big wave to fellow E9x M3 owner. Don't get me wrong, the M3 is a brilliant car but I'm still in awe of how much I love driving this car. Initially I thought it would be a compromise but in the bigger picture it's the best thing I can buy for the money!

Charliesum

246 posts

142 months

Saturday 20th September 2014
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Whilst not a 595 I love it, running 190 ish bhp and is great fun at normal speeds, I also have a cls amg running much bigger figures but can have more fun in the little car

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Original Poster:

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168 months

Saturday 20th September 2014
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Charliesum said:

Whilst not a 595 I love it, running 190 ish bhp and is great fun at normal speeds, I also have a cls amg running much bigger figures but can have more fun in the little car
Wow the Assetto Corse! Very nice but definitely out of my price range smile You are right about the fun factor - definitely fun in something so small and light.

Any more pictures of the wee beast?

Charliesum

246 posts

142 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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It's just a 500 with essesse kit and graphics, but looks great, all done by a previous owner.
A simple remap will take any base car135bhp upto 180-190 for not a lot.
The monza sounds good and was on the car when I bought it, there are other exhausts avail too for much less.

sidpinup

998 posts

254 months

Monday 22nd September 2014
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I have just bought a 595 Competizione. Great little car.

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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Monday 22nd September 2014
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It's definitely a fun car. I'm seriously converted; used to have misconceptions about the 500. I've tried the Cooper S (although not the JCW)but I prefer the Abarth. Smiles all around for my current commuting route. Having so much fun without hurting the pocket and breaking the law.

One thing that would be a great addition would be a mechanical LSD although I understand that would not be an economically viable option for Fiat...

Martin_M

2,071 posts

226 months

Monday 22nd September 2014
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Like you, I hardly use my M135i due to a change of job. I get the train to work and have a hire car for longer commutes. The Abarth 595 is the only cheaper car that has caught my eye. I like the fact that they're different and they look like a lot of fun. Pick up my competizione next weekend all going to plan - pearl white, grey side stripes, red leather/cloth sabelts.

The monza sounds lovely and I'm going to enjoy better economy than the M135i when I choose to have some fun with it.


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Original Poster:

4,454 posts

168 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Martin_M said:
Like you, I hardly use my M135i due to a change of job. I get the train to work and have a hire car for longer commutes. The Abarth 595 is the only cheaper car that has caught my eye. I like the fact that they're different and they look like a lot of fun. Pick up my competizione next weekend all going to plan - pearl white, grey side stripes, red leather/cloth sabelts.

The monza sounds lovely and I'm going to enjoy better economy than the M135i when I choose to have some fun with it.
They are a lot of fun smile There's a red Competizione for sale too but my heart just fell for the Turismo as it was in the right colour (record grey, natural leather and red highlight) and has the Interscope.

Fuel economy wise I'm getting around 26-27 mpg (compared to 16/17 on previous car) with Sport Mode on but should hit 30+ if I take it easy. Never tried Sport mode off yet but heard 40+ is possible on the motorway run.

sidpinup

998 posts

254 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Here is mine. I have the brown sports seats and the MTA gearbox. I probably should have gone for a manual but its OK now I am getting used to it. I have done a mix of town and motorway and getting an average of 35mpg which is not bad. I love the point and quirt nature of the car and it never fails to put a smile on my face smile


ashway

532 posts

164 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Martin_M said:
The monza sounds lovely and I'm going to enjoy better economy than the M135i when I choose to have some fun with it.
i wouldn't count on itbiggrin