Abarth 595 Competizione
Discussion
T5GRF said:
Thanks for the advice, my wife's preferred spec would be auto and a convertible. The gearbox controls on the auto look to be the same as those on my 4c, is the gearbox essentially the same double clutch unit? If not is it pleasant to use as both a full auto and as a manual?
If any one is thinking of selling early in 2019, drop me a pm!
Unfortunately not a double clutch auto. It is a motorised manual which is not as quick or smooth thus most people prefering the manual version. If any one is thinking of selling early in 2019, drop me a pm!
micloi said:
T5GRF said:
Thanks for the advice, my wife's preferred spec would be auto and a convertible. The gearbox controls on the auto look to be the same as those on my 4c, is the gearbox essentially the same double clutch unit? If not is it pleasant to use as both a full auto and as a manual?
If any one is thinking of selling early in 2019, drop me a pm!
Unfortunately not a double clutch auto. It is a motorised manual which is not as quick or smooth thus most people prefering the manual version. If any one is thinking of selling early in 2019, drop me a pm!
CooperS said:
I'm pretty fussy when it comes to autos but tbh there are bigger compromises in the overal package than the OK auto. I can't drive my wife's unless using the paddles but wife gets on fine with it. It just isn't a ZF gearbox I've been use to in the past cars but it's still slot of fun.
Agreed, I did not say it is unusable, just not as good as a dual clutch unfortunately. My wife also prefers automatic cars and that's also an important reason why my 595 is a manual 
So a brief update to my car:
I’ve hit 29,000miles and today I replaced the front tyres from Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s to PS4’s so about 15,000 miles from each set of PS3’s the rear tyres are still original and have 4mm left so I plan to replace them after the winter for the PS4’s.
The car is booked in for tracking this week at the wheel alignment centre in Southampton whose a genius and then it’s 3rd service is also booked in.
I can’t remember if I mentioned a noisy front passenger seat that I’ve lived with over the summer. I finally got round to taking a look and found a bolt had worked loose so some new thread lock and a tighten and all is good. I think that’s my first proper problem with the car that wasn’t related to servicing!
I’ve hit 29,000miles and today I replaced the front tyres from Michelin Pilot Sport 3’s to PS4’s so about 15,000 miles from each set of PS3’s the rear tyres are still original and have 4mm left so I plan to replace them after the winter for the PS4’s.
The car is booked in for tracking this week at the wheel alignment centre in Southampton whose a genius and then it’s 3rd service is also booked in.
I can’t remember if I mentioned a noisy front passenger seat that I’ve lived with over the summer. I finally got round to taking a look and found a bolt had worked loose so some new thread lock and a tighten and all is good. I think that’s my first proper problem with the car that wasn’t related to servicing!
pidsy said:
Not purchased as yet but did manage to get my hands on this
It was £80 for 4 days through Europe car.
Mrs p was far more impressed than I thought she would be and is now pretty insistent I get one.
As soon as the m3 is sold, I’ll be buying.
How did you get that?! 80 for 4 days in a 595 sounds a proper bargain!It was £80 for 4 days through Europe car.
Mrs p was far more impressed than I thought she would be and is now pretty insistent I get one.
As soon as the m3 is sold, I’ll be buying.
daniel-5zjw7 said:
pidsy said:
Not purchased as yet but did manage to get my hands on this
It was £80 for 4 days through Europe car.
Mrs p was far more impressed than I thought she would be and is now pretty insistent I get one.
As soon as the m3 is sold, I’ll be buying.
How did you get that?! 80 for 4 days in a 595 sounds a proper bargain!It was £80 for 4 days through Europe car.
Mrs p was far more impressed than I thought she would be and is now pretty insistent I get one.
As soon as the m3 is sold, I’ll be buying.
Voila!
Basically, I saw that Europecar in Watford had 3 parked outside so thought id see how much they were to hire for the weekend - the mission of convincing mrs p - the guy there was overly helpful and told me what to do. I stood at the counter and booked it online (cheaper) and that was it.
The key is the upgrade - don’t do it unless you know they have some 595’s as you won’t be able to upgrade from the fiat. Which would miss the point completely.
So a very brief update on this. I’ve been quite bad at updating this thread with all the adventures I’ve been on.
So today 2 new Michelin PS4 tyres were fitted. So now the car all round has PS4’s fitted a nice improvement from the factory fitted PS3.
It was also MOT day as my car is now 3 years old. It passed with just a minor for a small chip in the windscreen which I’ve been hoping would crack so I could replace the screen rather than get it filled but no luck so far.
No eurotrip planned as of yet this year but I’m hopeful something will be planned at the last minute.
33,000miles now completed and still enjoy every minute behind the wheel even on the commute.
So today 2 new Michelin PS4 tyres were fitted. So now the car all round has PS4’s fitted a nice improvement from the factory fitted PS3.
It was also MOT day as my car is now 3 years old. It passed with just a minor for a small chip in the windscreen which I’ve been hoping would crack so I could replace the screen rather than get it filled but no luck so far.
No eurotrip planned as of yet this year but I’m hopeful something will be planned at the last minute.
33,000miles now completed and still enjoy every minute behind the wheel even on the commute.
Just jumping into your thread for a question if I may OP?
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
Greendubber said:
Just jumping into your thread for a question if I may OP?
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
Not the OP but I'll share my experience. I'm 6'3 and have the Competizione with Sabelt seats fitted, I find it absolutely fine for both long and short drives. I'd advise taking one for a decent length test drive, or perhaps look at trying another owners if there's anyone willing to help? If you're in the North East I'd be happy to oblige. I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
AbarthGav said:
Greendubber said:
Just jumping into your thread for a question if I may OP?
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
Not the OP but I'll share my experience. I'm 6'3 and have the Competizione with Sabelt seats fitted, I find it absolutely fine for both long and short drives. I'd advise taking one for a decent length test drive, or perhaps look at trying another owners if there's anyone willing to help? If you're in the North East I'd be happy to oblige. I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
Greendubber said:
Just jumping into your thread for a question if I may OP?
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
I'm 6ft5, north of 18st and don't have a problem whatsoever in my one. Seat goes all the way back, so only my 11 y/o can sit behind me. TBH we rarely go out as a family in it as we've got the SUV for that but it is possible.I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
The only issue I've had is when I took it in to the supplying Dealer for a service. They offered me a standard 500 as a courtsey car that, having tried one, I knew I'd struggle to fit in properly. I ended up with with a MY69 Tipo, which was a POS and probably the worse car I've driven in years.
pidsy said:
So...
Picking the car up now - total cost of work done under warranty: £1900.
New monza exhaust
Firmware update on the stereo. Which they charge £114 for oddly.
Just seeing if we can get the Apple CarPlay sorted.
Can not fault the service here at Glynn Hopkin St Albans.
What was needed that cost £1900???Picking the car up now - total cost of work done under warranty: £1900.
New monza exhaust
Firmware update on the stereo. Which they charge £114 for oddly.
Just seeing if we can get the Apple CarPlay sorted.
Can not fault the service here at Glynn Hopkin St Albans.
Presumably you bought the Monza exhaust yourself?
Roman Moroni said:
Greendubber said:
Just jumping into your thread for a question if I may OP?
I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
I'm 6ft5, north of 18st and don't have a problem whatsoever in my one. Seat goes all the way back, so only my 11 y/o can sit behind me. TBH we rarely go out as a family in it as we've got the SUV for that but it is possible.I'm 6'4" and rather than having 2 large cars we want an SUV and something small, so an Abarth fits the bill as I think they're awesome. How do you struggle with room? I see you mentioned the seats dont go up and down but I take it you can find a good comfy position? It'll be me driving it the most I'd imagine so it'll be good to hear your experience.
The only issue I've had is when I took it in to the supplying Dealer for a service. They offered me a standard 500 as a courtsey car that, having tried one, I knew I'd struggle to fit in properly. I ended up with with a MY69 Tipo, which was a POS and probably the worse car I've driven in years.
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