I am kind of digging it...for a small car!:yesy::yeso::yesb:
http://www.deviantart.com/download/9...y_Agus5593.jpg
5 inches shorter and 300lbs lighter than a Mini and the Abarth model has 170hp! Sounds fun!
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I am kind of digging it...for a small car!:yesy::yeso::yesb:
http://www.deviantart.com/download/9...y_Agus5593.jpg
5 inches shorter and 300lbs lighter than a Mini and the Abarth model has 170hp! Sounds fun!
Good luck -
an associate of mine bought one for his wife.
It was the standard model, not high performance.
At the first service, they had compiled a list of 43 complaints.
After the service, only 2 of the complaints had been fixed.
He took it back and told them he was leaving the car there until it was fixed properly.
After 3 weeks, it still wasn't fixed.
They traded it in on a Smart car and are now very happy.
PK
I guess the eight ball on the grill describes it
As long as they learned what NOT to do from the X1/9... LOL
It kinda looks like a VW Beetle, doesn't it?
I agree with everyone else, it looks okay at best. It looks like a strange VW GTI, hopefully the perfomance is as impressive
and its not a 4x4 whats wrong with you......:work:
The Abarth is a hoot. They've been playing with this one overseas for awhile now. And you can even close the engine cover on this one :bgwo:
I too have been digging this car and looking forward to when it comes to the US.. but.....The need for power means I would want the Abarth package and the problem I see with that is the cost will be higher than it should be and the mileage will go in the crapper. I am looking for a vehicle that is fun to drive and gets decent mileage. I ordered a smart car when they first came out but cancelled the order when I took a test drive. The trade off for the mileage was a really boring drive. Instead I will probably go with a used Mini.
As long as they learned what NOT to do from the X1/9... LOL
My best friend in high school had an X 1/9 and it was a blast...thank goodness he could work on it himself...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
I've always like the Fiat.
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Originally Posted by Mile High VX
After college, my best friend got excited about sports cars and bought an X1/9 after I inherited and started driving an MG Midget. Although I had quite a bit of mechanic experience by then, he had never owned or worked on a car before. I think he could have graduated from Fiat mechanic school by the end of his first summer with that car. Good times...fun cars.
I am looking forward to the Fiat 500 introduction.
Though it might look almost cool with a big ol' whale tail mounted on the back...:laughing:
Mini + Smartcar + Scion = a car my little sister would drive. :p
I had a 1967 Fiat Abarth 1300 (850 with engine out of the 124 - running backward)
At 130K mi. I sold to Star Trek I producer Bob Delasantina and it is still running.
I would expect anything from great service and performance to a rolling disaster.
Fiat is a wild card.
Roy
It's unfortunately made by..........
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w...rench_frog.jpg
The FRENCH :D
I had a citroen C2 many moon's ago and the french build quality leaves something to be desired! If i had to have one i'd get a white Abarth edition, they have only recently been released and have alot better stats than the sandard model!
the C2
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3...0/DSC07004.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j3...0/DSC07001.jpg
ah that pic looks familiar
they are amazing motors guys.
to learn more about them its all about the 500oc.net