Fiat 500 Abarth 180hp - Okay for a Bloke to Drive?
Discussion
As a homeworker I no longer cover any real mileage in my 320d - 1000 miles since Jan 13th and 400 of those miles were covered on a journey to see family 'up north' this week. Alas I need a small car that I can take to the shops once a week and then leave to rot in a communal basement car park underneath my flats. I had my heart set on a Boxter S but it would be wasted driving ~150 miles a month.
I quite like the idea of the 500 Abarth Esssssesssse, small car, 180hp etc. Should be fun to drive and cheap to buy.
The only thing that bothers me is the image of a man driving one, Ive never taken to the idea of dressing up as a woman or tucking my penis in between my legs so I'm not sure if I could buy a Fiat 500 Abarth.
I once saw a young lad driving one and he looked like he just came off stage performing at a JLS concert and by that I mean he looked like a complete bell end and that image would bother me if anyone I knew saw me driving it. Plus It would give my friends no end of banter at my expense but I could handle that.
Are there any owners on here that are blokes?
How do you feel driving one?
Do people give you funny looks?
I quite like the idea of the 500 Abarth Esssssesssse, small car, 180hp etc. Should be fun to drive and cheap to buy.
The only thing that bothers me is the image of a man driving one, Ive never taken to the idea of dressing up as a woman or tucking my penis in between my legs so I'm not sure if I could buy a Fiat 500 Abarth.
I once saw a young lad driving one and he looked like he just came off stage performing at a JLS concert and by that I mean he looked like a complete bell end and that image would bother me if anyone I knew saw me driving it. Plus It would give my friends no end of banter at my expense but I could handle that.
Are there any owners on here that are blokes?
How do you feel driving one?
Do people give you funny looks?
If you're that insecure, you probably shouldn't leave the flat!
Michael Schumaker has/had one and is on record as loving it. Although his sexuality has been questioned by a drunken Rubens (allegedly)no-one has yet questioned his gender.
Go for it. It's at least as manly as a Beemer or a Porker Boxster.
For the record, this year I have been mainly driving MR2 Turbos, Cinq Sportings and a Volvo T5.
Michael Schumaker has/had one and is on record as loving it. Although his sexuality has been questioned by a drunken Rubens (allegedly)no-one has yet questioned his gender.
Go for it. It's at least as manly as a Beemer or a Porker Boxster.
For the record, this year I have been mainly driving MR2 Turbos, Cinq Sportings and a Volvo T5.
I like them, I would get either red or the primer grey colour and not white/pearl as that is more girly to me.
I think girls mainly drive the non abarth 500's. In fact I go out with one. Keep trying to get her to get an abarth so I can have a shot but she thinks they look too boy racer.
I think girls mainly drive the non abarth 500's. In fact I go out with one. Keep trying to get her to get an abarth so I can have a shot but she thinks they look too boy racer.
It's a thread that pops up every now and then. If you don't give a st what people say or think, then get one, they're cracking little motors, if you do care, car choice is the least of your worries.
I got one a few weeks ago, great for my little commute and good fun when you get a chance. I'm a big lad and preferred the driving position of the regular seats rather than the fancy ones in the 595 (which was the car that caught my eye at an event). I went poverty end of the market, the cheapest 500 with Esseesse kit I could find. I wanted a black one (most seem white), but it seems a fast-moving market and the lower mileage examples were selling quickly. Went to see a black one, but it had sold, same dealer had this one, un-prepped, dirty and lacking the 'official' esseesse alloys - but I drove it home (and took a pic on arrival).
A bit noisy on the motorway, but otherwise I'm pleased.
I got one a few weeks ago, great for my little commute and good fun when you get a chance. I'm a big lad and preferred the driving position of the regular seats rather than the fancy ones in the 595 (which was the car that caught my eye at an event). I went poverty end of the market, the cheapest 500 with Esseesse kit I could find. I wanted a black one (most seem white), but it seems a fast-moving market and the lower mileage examples were selling quickly. Went to see a black one, but it had sold, same dealer had this one, un-prepped, dirty and lacking the 'official' esseesse alloys - but I drove it home (and took a pic on arrival).
A bit noisy on the motorway, but otherwise I'm pleased.
TRB said:
It's a thread that pops up every now and then. If you don't give a st what people say or think, then get one, they're cracking little motors, if you do care, car choice is the least of your worries.
I got one a few weeks ago, great for my little commute and good fun when you get a chance. I'm a big lad and preferred the driving position of the regular seats rather than the fancy ones in the 595 (which was the car that caught my eye at an event). I went poverty end of the market, the cheapest 500 with Esseesse kit I could find. I wanted a black one (most seem white), but it seems a fast-moving market and the lower mileage examples were selling quickly. Went to see a black one, but it had sold, same dealer had this one, un-prepped, dirty and lacking the 'official' esseesse alloys - but I drove it home (and took a pic on arrival).
A bit noisy on the motorway, but otherwise I'm pleased.
Black would be my first choice too, but the red looks wicked. Your Abarth looks great. The basic model is meant to be the way to go with the Abarths it seems, although the biposto thingy that's out is a different matter! I got one a few weeks ago, great for my little commute and good fun when you get a chance. I'm a big lad and preferred the driving position of the regular seats rather than the fancy ones in the 595 (which was the car that caught my eye at an event). I went poverty end of the market, the cheapest 500 with Esseesse kit I could find. I wanted a black one (most seem white), but it seems a fast-moving market and the lower mileage examples were selling quickly. Went to see a black one, but it had sold, same dealer had this one, un-prepped, dirty and lacking the 'official' esseesse alloys - but I drove it home (and took a pic on arrival).
A bit noisy on the motorway, but otherwise I'm pleased.
OP, that was a subtle way of calling every owner on here pooofy, but I think owners on here are a little older than 12, so don't really feel the need to reinforce Victorian gender stereotypes with their automobiles.
Exoticaholic said:
I am a bloke and I am on my third, a 595c Competizione. The previous two were 500c Bi-colours.
I have never had any funny looks except positive comments. Workmen, refuse collectors, members of the Armed Forces, ladies of all ages, and young lads.
It's a scream to drive. Enough said.
I have never had any funny looks except positive comments. Workmen, refuse collectors, members of the Armed Forces, ladies of all ages, and young lads.
It's a scream to drive. Enough said.
Exoticaholic said:
I am a bloke and I am on my third, a 595c Competizione. The previous two were 500c Bi-colours.
I have never had any funny looks except positive comments. Workmen, refuse collectors, members of the Armed Forces, ladies of all ages, and young lads.
It's a scream to drive. Enough said.
I often see a white 500 Abarth SS driving around London bridge toward the city. The guy driving always seems to get a thumbs up from both sexes. I need a neck brace as always do a double take. I have never had any funny looks except positive comments. Workmen, refuse collectors, members of the Armed Forces, ladies of all ages, and young lads.
It's a scream to drive. Enough said.
I have a black Abarth 595 - of course I take great care not to sit on the gear lever rather than the seat each time I mince into my car !
I actually swopped a big butch 420bhp Audi RS4 for my Abarth and much prefer the Abarth. To make matters worse I also have a Boxster ( shock horror !) although it is a new 981 model which gets the thumbs up from all macho motoring journalists as being better to drive than any 911 - so that must be alright then !
I actually have a couple of 911's as well along with an Evo 2 Integrale which has been tuned to 300bhp and also a Ferrari 328 GTS as well as a few other cars but lo and behold the car I prefer to drive most of the time is my Abarth 595 !
Who gives a toss what anyone else thinks ? I certainly don't - do what you want it doesn't matter as long as you enjoy it - life's too short - buy what YOU want and enjoy driving it !
I actually swopped a big butch 420bhp Audi RS4 for my Abarth and much prefer the Abarth. To make matters worse I also have a Boxster ( shock horror !) although it is a new 981 model which gets the thumbs up from all macho motoring journalists as being better to drive than any 911 - so that must be alright then !
I actually have a couple of 911's as well along with an Evo 2 Integrale which has been tuned to 300bhp and also a Ferrari 328 GTS as well as a few other cars but lo and behold the car I prefer to drive most of the time is my Abarth 595 !
Who gives a toss what anyone else thinks ? I certainly don't - do what you want it doesn't matter as long as you enjoy it - life's too short - buy what YOU want and enjoy driving it !
Thanks all. I dont really care (maybe a little) except the endless abusive banter I would get from friends.I did discuss the possibility of a 500 abarth and they all agreed they were cool as crack.
That red one looks great. I think the 500 will now be the primary candidate to replace the german st machine. Ive read nothing but positive comments about them.
That red one looks great. I think the 500 will now be the primary candidate to replace the german st machine. Ive read nothing but positive comments about them.
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