Abarth 500c?

[schmalex]

My OH is thinking about changing her Touareg for an Abarth 500c.

We are planning to test drive a couple over the next week or so, but does anyone know much about them? Are they quick / comfortable / reliable / bouncy / tinny?

What's the general consensus?

[james_tigerwoods]

schmalex said:

My OH is thinking about changing her Touareg for an Abarth 500c.

It'll be smaller.



Nice car though

[schmalex]

I'd kind of figured that!

Does the Essesse kit make a huge difference to them?

[Jacobyte]

We're getting one soon, but specifically not the Essesse as it's far too stiffly set up even for smooth roads. If you want faster, just tweak the standard motor.

[Exoticaholic]

I drive an A500c, having had both auto and manual and now 14 months into manual ownership.

It's quick as long as you press the Sport button and leave it as it is. I have not had issues with reliablity.

If you are feeling a bit flush, go for 595C Competizone or Turismo!

[MagicalTrevor]

schmalex said:

I'd kind of figured that!

Does the Essesse kit make a huge difference to them?

Suspension is meant to be too hard and the bhp gains are cheaper with a remap. Probably better saving the money (and backpain!) and going down the remap route.

[trooperiziz]

Great cars, however ride is very poor on the standard and awful on the Essesse.
Make sure you can fit in it if you plan to drive it at all, part of the reason I sold mine as I could never get a comfortable driving position!
You can buy a plugin box for around £300 that will take the standard car up to Essesse power levels, that takes only 5 minutes to put on or take off, and when it is off it leaves no trace, if warranty is an issue