500 Abarth, is it a bit hardcore for a non petrolhead?

[Conor D]

I've been looking at cars for my mother if she decides to get rid of her current Honda Accord (2.2 iDtec/DTCi Sport). It looks like it fits the bill on paper, and they don't seem to be depreciating all that much but would they be a bit too much for someone who isn't a petrol head. The suspension on her current Accord is pretty firm as is, and I've read that the abarth is quite stiff.

Any thoughts?

[Schuey M]

The abarth is actually quite soft, not hardcore at all. I'd also consider the vw up.

[TomN94]

Is there any reason it has to be an Abarth? Could she not just go for the normal 500?

[Wacky Racer]

I would have a good look at a Punto...they are far superior, (maybe not as chic, granted), roomier and cheaper.

All (imho)....Owned both.

[B17NNS]

The Crack Fox said:

Great cars but the 500 twinair is as much fun, believe it or not, and will be peanuts to run. Try one

My mum has just ordered a TwinAir Street (coming from a 1.2 500).

Cracking little car.

Loads of fun to drive, looks the part too (in Street spec).