confuZion3 wrote: I'd like to know if one of you takes yours to the track. I wonder how they behave.
There's a PDX at Mid Ohio in August...I'll probably be there. 
confuZion3 wrote: I'd like to know if one of you takes yours to the track. I wonder how they behave.
There's a PDX at Mid Ohio in August...I'll probably be there.
Congrats on your new toy. 
I test drove the twin to your car last weekend here in Colorado. It was an absolute blast. It felt much more nimble than the GTI or Cooper S that I drove later that day.
CGLockRacer wrote: I test drove two on Saturday, a sport and an Abarth. I'm not going to be the majority in this thread. I didn't like them. I can't stand the tall seating position. I sit upright to begin with and my hair was touching the headliner ( I'm 5'9" with a 30" inseam). They drove ok and got out of their own way but I could not get comfortable. Also the suspensions were popping like something was loose. Enjoy yours but they weren't a fit for me.
The seat is height adjustable, if you were touching the roof I have to imagine it was raised too much. Even with the sunroof and being 6ft tall I dont come close to touching the roof.
That being said, it does have a taller seating position. I prefer this, but I realize some don't.
In reply to JThw8:
I had it lowered all the way, but I like to sit somewhat upright. I don't know if I have shorter arms or what, but I like my legs out stretched and my arms bent.
Congrats on the purchase, car looks absolutely fantastic!
eastsidemav wrote: So yeah, this happened:
next week: Chris shows up with a new Abarth, and another Abarth as a rallycross car.
Man you guys are making me super jelly. I love that silly little car. Making my mustang decision feel a little premature.
wearymicrobe wrote: Man you guys are making me super jelly. I love that silly little car. Making my mustang decision feel a little premature.
Nah, Mustangs are pretty cool, too. I had fun test driving a V6 Performance Package model. It was just bigger than I wanted.
CGLockRacer wrote: In reply to JThw8: I had it lowered all the way, but I like to sit somewhat upright. I don't know if I have shorter arms or what, but I like my legs out stretched and my arms bent.
Weird. I'm 5'8" and 32" inseam, and even with the seats bumped up a bit I still have a few inches of headroom, with the sunroof option. I need to pop the helmet on and see if it works.
The exhaust on these are awesome but quite a lot of drone.
In person you would NOT ever think that sound came from that little 1.4
I just couldn't get past all of the chromed plastic door handles and reverse lockout rings etc. Ended up in a '13 MINI Clubman S.
I just got a flier in the mail from the local Fiat dealer. They have an Abarth for $16,429. I may have to stop by for a looksee.
In reply to DeadSkunk:
You mean this one? 2013 FIAT 500 Abarth Hatchback
In reply to DeadSkunk:
I was quoted $20K out the door for a new Abarth. The one you found is a demo car.
Regarding demo cars, if you want the "mild" version, there appears to be two 2013 500 Turbo demo models at the lot I bought from, and they are asking in the 15-16K range for them, I suspect they'd go cheaper.
I tried to make the math work, but they're still too expensive here. I couldn't do it.
In reply to Flight Service:
The flier shows a black one, but I don't see it on their website.
Here's the flier......
http://www.fiatusaofannarbor.com/specials/sales-event.htm
...and the photos are "for demonstration purposes only". So, who knows what colour the car is.
They're like a tiny MS3! I'm happy with my LSD and bigger engine though....
Borrowed vinyl for a car show exhibit, makes me want to autocross it now.
In reply to Jerry:
That looks awesome! (And you should autocross it!)
Well it wasn't me, but my son bought a 2012 500 sport yesterday. He also tried to justify both an Abarth, and a turbo model, but wasn't comfortable spending that kind of money on what will be a high mileage commuter. He's quite excited and shopping for an intake and exhaust already.
I'm thinking about pulling the Abarth badge from the side of the car. It just doesn't look right to me and I think the profile of the car will look cleaner without them.
Favorite color combination right there. That is an odd placement, maybe move it to the in front of the Abarth on the door?
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