Any male Abarth 595 owners here?
Discussion
Been a tough decision to downsize from the M3 but today finally committed to a replacement - 2014 very low miles Abarth 595 Turismo.
To me it makes sense as I don't use the M3 much these days except for the short commute to work (we have a 7 seater for family duties and I get rental cars for any longer commutes).I've got a great cash back deal, no need to worry about warranty and MOT for at least 2+ years, instantly reduced VED and insurance costs and most importantly the missus approves! It's very rare she approve of my choice of car purchases...
So far the responses I've got from guy friends are mainly negative. They were genuinely surprised that it's not the missus car. My other option is to go for cheaper older cars but I'd prefer something new and affordable. I agree it takes awhile to get used to the Abarth but I think it does the job with reasonable running costs.
I realise in the end of the day it's my money etc; however I do realise I personally don't know any make Abarth owners... Are there any here who can kindly share any thoughts?
To me it makes sense as I don't use the M3 much these days except for the short commute to work (we have a 7 seater for family duties and I get rental cars for any longer commutes).I've got a great cash back deal, no need to worry about warranty and MOT for at least 2+ years, instantly reduced VED and insurance costs and most importantly the missus approves! It's very rare she approve of my choice of car purchases...
So far the responses I've got from guy friends are mainly negative. They were genuinely surprised that it's not the missus car. My other option is to go for cheaper older cars but I'd prefer something new and affordable. I agree it takes awhile to get used to the Abarth but I think it does the job with reasonable running costs.
I realise in the end of the day it's my money etc; however I do realise I personally don't know any make Abarth owners... Are there any here who can kindly share any thoughts?
I just spent a while on the abarth configurator, and I am sorely tempted.
my wife currently rumbles about in an 11 year old 3.7l jeep, we keep thinking about replacing it with something less thirsty, but can't decide what with. She doesnt really like a lot of modern cars as the high side narrow windows impair her view of the world. We did look at 500's a while ago (twin airs mainly) she liked but didnt think it would accomodate 2 kids and all their sport kit/guitars etc on the school run
I have a 3.0l outback but as I do 350 miles a week it's not cheap to run.
So I am wondering if the jeep could transform into an abarth 595, which I would then drive leaving err indoors with the outback full of guitars and hockeysticks.
After much deliberation:
595 manual (can't quite see the difference between turismo and competitzione)
scorpion black, with red side stripes (homage to the old not hatch red/black)
red interior (not sure about the sabelts - look a bit hard!)
10 spoke wheels
Does anyone know if you can put a tow bar on these??
Also how do they fair in snow - we live oop north
my wife currently rumbles about in an 11 year old 3.7l jeep, we keep thinking about replacing it with something less thirsty, but can't decide what with. She doesnt really like a lot of modern cars as the high side narrow windows impair her view of the world. We did look at 500's a while ago (twin airs mainly) she liked but didnt think it would accomodate 2 kids and all their sport kit/guitars etc on the school run
I have a 3.0l outback but as I do 350 miles a week it's not cheap to run.
So I am wondering if the jeep could transform into an abarth 595, which I would then drive leaving err indoors with the outback full of guitars and hockeysticks.
After much deliberation:
595 manual (can't quite see the difference between turismo and competitzione)
scorpion black, with red side stripes (homage to the old not hatch red/black)
red interior (not sure about the sabelts - look a bit hard!)
10 spoke wheels
Does anyone know if you can put a tow bar on these??
Also how do they fair in snow - we live oop north
Edited by sawman on Saturday 13th September 20:19
I'll have another look at the abarth website....
does the competizione get stiffer springs and bigger brakes or does the turismo get these too. I'd defo want the fruity exhaust
I dont think you need to hand in your XY card yet, it's just a little hot hatch (and at least it's not a mini!)
does the competizione get stiffer springs and bigger brakes or does the turismo get these too. I'd defo want the fruity exhaust
I dont think you need to hand in your XY card yet, it's just a little hot hatch (and at least it's not a mini!)
sawman said:
I'll have another look at the abarth website....
does the competizione get stiffer springs and bigger brakes or does the turismo get these too. I'd defo want the fruity exhaust
I dont think you need to hand in your XY card yet, it's just a little hot hatch (and at least it's not a mini!)
Funny you say that did have a look at a Cooper S before :Pdoes the competizione get stiffer springs and bigger brakes or does the turismo get these too. I'd defo want the fruity exhaust
I dont think you need to hand in your XY card yet, it's just a little hot hatch (and at least it's not a mini!)
Both models have lowered Koni suspension with ventilated brakes if I am not mistaken but best to check with local dealership!
A strange thread, someone wondering if their car of choice is manly enough, and someone else wondering wether their dwarf wife can possibly view the outside world from a modern car, the answer to both questions is yes, yes their are male owners of fiat 595's and yes your wife can use a cushion. Jesus wept.
larsson7 said:
A strange thread, someone wondering if their car of choice is manly enough, and someone else wondering wether their dwarf wife can possibly view the outside world from a modern car, the answer to both questions is yes, yes their are male owners of fiat 595's and yes your wife can use a cushion. Jesus wept.
thanks for your helpful insight
I think it must be a generation thing, my father thinks they are little Noddy cars and doesn't get the appeal. I'm young so love the things, think they look and sound great, with a great 'image', and it seems most people my age love them as well. In fact they seem to be the car or young, male, petolheads.
I don't tend to think of the Abarth as a 'girls' car, part of the appeal of small hatches (I think at least) is they are fairly unisex unless you buy one in bright pink. Although of course the red meat eating, UKIP voters might think anything other than a diesel super saloon is for homosexuals and housewifes, but I personally don't hold their opinions in high regard...
GT86 as another small, sporty, cheap option?
I don't tend to think of the Abarth as a 'girls' car, part of the appeal of small hatches (I think at least) is they are fairly unisex unless you buy one in bright pink. Although of course the red meat eating, UKIP voters might think anything other than a diesel super saloon is for homosexuals and housewifes, but I personally don't hold their opinions in high regard...
GT86 as another small, sporty, cheap option?
From my history of cars I'll admit this choice indeed cause some surprise (and ensuing pisstaking :P) from some of my friends next week.
However I've been doing a lot of thinking and there are a lot of cons to making this decision. Money in bank, much cheaper running cost, still fun to drive, missus happy, garage very local and best thing of all both the service (know him since my GTR days - small world) and sales manager who both are very friendly and awesome guys too!
Who knows if one day funds allow I might even start tuning/tracking the Abarth
However I've been doing a lot of thinking and there are a lot of cons to making this decision. Money in bank, much cheaper running cost, still fun to drive, missus happy, garage very local and best thing of all both the service (know him since my GTR days - small world) and sales manager who both are very friendly and awesome guys too!
Who knows if one day funds allow I might even start tuning/tracking the Abarth
Phunk said:
I've got a 500c with the 595 seats, love the car.
It does seem to split opinion, especially when my last car was a 911. Once you let me people have a drive then they soon change their opinion.
(On the right!)
Are both cars yours? That's a lovely picture It does seem to split opinion, especially when my last car was a 911. Once you let me people have a drive then they soon change their opinion.
(On the right!)
Sat in the carpark waiting to pick my daughter up and suddenly heard a very nice burble leaving car park. I turned my head to check what the car was and was genuinely surprised to see a 500 leaving. It looks stock and I can't really make up what model it is exactly but it sure sounded nice. Happy to know it will be relatively straight forward to add the Monza exhaust in the future if I want to!
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.
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.
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