RE: Abarth Punto Evo Scorpione | Spotted
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Objectively it's less capable than a Giulietta Cloverleaf, which was better built (no Jap but not bad for an Alfa), quicker, safer and more stylish... And yet I can see the right collector being smitten by this.
Five-figure smitten though? Perhaps I'm turning into an old duffer but I'd struggle to see a non-500 model Abarth wear that sort of price tag, even among fans. There isn't a Fast Ford level of demand there, I think?
Five-figure smitten though? Perhaps I'm turning into an old duffer but I'd struggle to see a non-500 model Abarth wear that sort of price tag, even among fans. There isn't a Fast Ford level of demand there, I think?
sandys said:
It is basically an esseesse pack Punto with a different colour scheme and Sabelts seats which were an expensive option on the Abarth Punto, a few grand just for seats.
Not bad cars the Punto but I might be biased
Hmm, okay. Still seems fairly close to a standard car though. Not bad cars the Punto but I might be biased
My daughter had a Grand Punto T-jet a few years ago and i really enjoyed driving it. Very spacious inside, great visibility, comfortable and nippy. Very easy to drive distances and know that it had enough poke for motorway slip roads, busy roundabouts and the odd wheel spins (purely by accident,officer). They're also not much money..... which makes this one a real anomaly. That's about double what a nice "regular" Abarth Punto Evo would cost. I just couldn't understand anyone paying that sort of premium for one.
Lovely motor and the rarity is a big plus for me, I've seen about 8 of them in the wild these past ten years. But, priced so close to a Cupra is a bit much even for a man whose always been a bit obsessed with these things.
I went through 3 models of Punto in the space of two years, and knowing about the Abarths from the start would have saved me alot of bother. Had my 1.9 multijet sporting now for 12 years and she's still solid, just thought what could have always been..
I have looked at them before but A) there's always been some niggle, like part of the dash falling off at redline specialist cars in Harrogate and B) I found they tended to be traded in to said specialist car places and the snobbery of the dealers put me off.
TLDR: awesome car, would buy if I could get over the fear of disappointment of actually owning one
I went through 3 models of Punto in the space of two years, and knowing about the Abarths from the start would have saved me alot of bother. Had my 1.9 multijet sporting now for 12 years and she's still solid, just thought what could have always been..
I have looked at them before but A) there's always been some niggle, like part of the dash falling off at redline specialist cars in Harrogate and B) I found they tended to be traded in to said specialist car places and the snobbery of the dealers put me off.
TLDR: awesome car, would buy if I could get over the fear of disappointment of actually owning one
I had one of the ten brand new in 2012.
A very nice warm hatch, did feel a bit underpowered and really needed more go to align with the aggressive stealthy looks.
The Sabelt seats are superb and the interior in general was fine, if nothing particularly special. Wheels were very nice and brakes pretty good. The hand painted satin stripes over the car were well done.
Ultimately i had to sell as i was moving overseas, but not sure i would have seen it as a long term collectible. Cool for its rarity and if you know what it is, but outside of the Abarthisti circles it would surely stay completely under the radar.
A very nice warm hatch, did feel a bit underpowered and really needed more go to align with the aggressive stealthy looks.
The Sabelt seats are superb and the interior in general was fine, if nothing particularly special. Wheels were very nice and brakes pretty good. The hand painted satin stripes over the car were well done.
Ultimately i had to sell as i was moving overseas, but not sure i would have seen it as a long term collectible. Cool for its rarity and if you know what it is, but outside of the Abarthisti circles it would surely stay completely under the radar.
Huwbert said:
Ahh, the Fiat Punto. The vehicle where if you hit anything bigger than a snail head on, all the occupants die.......
The Grande Punto achieved a five star Euro NCAP rating when it was launched?Fuyursuki said:
Someone's obviously been reading this thread about us waxing lyrical about Puntos, it's been snapped up!
Brilliant. If only it would make those that endlessly moan about cars being overpriced shut up for once. It won't, but it would be nice!Fuyursuki said:
Someone's obviously been reading this thread about us waxing lyrical about Puntos, it's been snapped up!
I wish I had the money to be so frivolous as to spank £16k on a 9 year old Punto Evo! I can just imagine the conversation I'd have with friends and family....."I've bought a new car! 9 years old, special edition Abarth"
"Nice! How much did that cost you?"
"£16k and only has 21,000 miles on the clock!"
..........."you've paid £16k for a fancy Fiat Punto? That's 9 years old and only low mileage??? In that case, I've got a great ponzi scheme for you to invest in. Can't fail!"
Jon_S_Rally said:
Huwbert said:
Ahh, the Fiat Punto. The vehicle where if you hit anything bigger than a snail head on, all the occupants die.......
The Grande Punto achieved a five star Euro NCAP rating when it was launched?Fuyursuki said:
Someone's obviously been reading this thread about us waxing lyrical about Puntos, it's been snapped up!
Brilliant. If only it would make those that endlessly moan about cars being overpriced shut up for once. It won't, but it would be nice!In 2017, the Fiat Punto achieved a Zero Star Euro NCAP rating........
Edited by Huwbert on Thursday 8th April 19:15
Huwbert said:
Jon_S_Rally said:
Huwbert said:
Ahh, the Fiat Punto. The vehicle where if you hit anything bigger than a snail head on, all the occupants die.......
The Grande Punto achieved a five star Euro NCAP rating when it was launched?Fuyursuki said:
Someone's obviously been reading this thread about us waxing lyrical about Puntos, it's been snapped up!
Brilliant. If only it would make those that endlessly moan about cars being overpriced shut up for once. It won't, but it would be nice!In 2017, the Fiat Punto achieved a Zero Star Euro NCAP rating........
Edited by Huwbert on Thursday 8th April 19:15
Huwbert said:
Jon_S_Rally said:
Huwbert said:
Ahh, the Fiat Punto. The vehicle where if you hit anything bigger than a snail head on, all the occupants die.......
The Grande Punto achieved a five star Euro NCAP rating when it was launched?Fuyursuki said:
Someone's obviously been reading this thread about us waxing lyrical about Puntos, it's been snapped up!
Brilliant. If only it would make those that endlessly moan about cars being overpriced shut up for once. It won't, but it would be nice!In 2017, the Fiat Punto achieved a Zero Star Euro NCAP rating........
Edited by Huwbert on Thursday 8th April 19:15
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