2015 500 Abarth - Bianco/Rosso

[gigjam]

Hello all!

Just picked up my 2015 Abarth over the weekend and I absolutely love it so far!

We don't get all the variety of Abarth's like the UK, ours come in one trim (160HP/170LB-FT) with a few cosmetic packages.

Spec:
'Bianco' exterior
Red leather bucket seats
Scorpion Pack (Abarth Fuel Filler Door, Abarth License Plate Frame, Abarth Slush Mats, Abarth Valve Stem Caps, Scorpion Abarth Roof Graphic)
17" Hyper black wheels
Black Trimmed Lights (front and rear)

First things first, I'm ordering an intake, tune and springs.

Very excited about the car as I have not had a fun car for some time.

anyway, here are some pictures:

[mwstewart]

That looks great. Any more pics of the interior?

[irish boy]

Looks fantastic. Bet there is not many of them on the road over there?

[justanother5tar]

Awesome car mate!

Looks absolutely fantastic. Ive a huge love for these myself.

[gigjam]

mwstewart said:

That looks great. Any more pics of the interior?

thanks!

here are some quick snaps with my phone:

[gigjam]

irish boy said:

Looks fantastic. Bet there is not many of them on the road over there?

Thanks!

Not to many, but I do see more and more as hot hatches are becoming super popular in California.

[gigjam]

justanother5tar said:

Awesome car mate!

Looks absolutely fantastic. Ive a huge love for these myself.

Cheers I love it so far!

[ReaperCushions]

gigjam said:

irish boy said:

Looks fantastic. Bet there is not many of them on the road over there?

Thanks!

Not to many, but I do see more and more as hot hatches are becoming super popular in California.

Where abouts in CA are you? I'm in Dana Point.

Tons of 500's around, but few Abarths.

My wife had one in pretty much this spec (without the Scorpion pack) when we were back in the UK. You never tire of the noise! One thing I found was the you sat more 'on' the seats rather than 'in' them. Designed for dainty Italian arses, not mine!

Great car though, and lots of fun!

[gigjam]

ReaperCushions said:

Where abouts in CA are you? I'm in Dana Point.

Tons of 500's around, but few Abarths.

My wife had one in pretty much this spec (without the Scorpion pack) when we were back in the UK. You never tire of the noise! One thing I found was the you sat more 'on' the seats rather than 'in' them. Designed for dainty Italian arses, not mine!

Great car though, and lots of fun!

no way! I have lived in Laguna Beach for 9 years. how long have you been in OC?

[ReaperCushions]

gigjam said:

no way! I have lived in Laguna Beach for 9 years. how long have you been in OC?

18 months now. Initially in Newport Beach, then moved to DP around 3 months ago. Love it here!

I'll keep an eye out for the car next time i'm passing through LB and say hi

[gigjam]

ReaperCushions said:

18 months now. Initially in Newport Beach, then moved to DP around 3 months ago. Love it here!

I'll keep an eye out for the car next time i'm passing through LB and say hi

Sounds good mate! If you ever go to cars and coffee I will see you there!

[gigjam]

got this incoming:

[5ohmustang]

I recently went to Denver Fiat to check out the Abarths. They had a $5k dealer markup due to "location." I turned around, looked at my mustang and looked back at the Abarth, and briskly left.

Very nice Abarth btw.

[gigjam]

5ohmustang said:

I recently went to Denver Fiat to check out the Abarths. They had a $5k dealer markup due to "location." I turned around, looked at my mustang and looked back at the Abarth, and briskly left.

Very nice Abarth btw.

wow! thats crazy!

dealerships here in SoCal have a lot of Abarth inventory so they are offering $5-$7K of of MSRP ($4500 manufacture rebate + 2-3K extra dealer discount). super deals to be had!

thanks

[Mouse1903]

That looks lovely. I'm still trying to sell mine after 6 weeks up for sale

[gigjam]

Mouse1903 said:

That looks lovely. I'm still trying to sell mine after 6 weeks up for sale

Cheers! why are you selling? time for something new?

[Martin_M]

Looks great! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! I have just traded my 595 Comp for a sensible estate but the Abarth was fun for the money.

[Mouse1903]

gigjam said:

Cheers! why are you selling? time for something new?

New car posted in reader's rides

Would recommend the Abarth to anyone, it's a great little thing and always puts a smile on your face

[Faxo]

Manual too, unusual in the states?

Had my honeymoon in Huntington Beach CA, at the Waterfront Beach Hotel. Absolutely amazing

[5ohmustang]

$54k off msrp? So theoretically you could get a base Abarth for $12k, no way. I'd take it for a drive up Mullholland.