Topic: Abarth 595 (Read 4605 times)

tunnie · « **on:** 16 January 2018, 13:21:37 »

Talking with my car share buddy on the way in, he must be a bad influence. (he does drive a BMW)

But I quite like the idea of an Abarth 595

160 odd BHP in something the size of a shoe, completely what I would not normally look at but good value I think....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711101120597

Often hear one in the car park at work, sound fantastic. (skip to 40s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I9T6zSGbQ

Lord Opti should hopefully be happy, it's not diesel

tunnie · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:26:57 »

Waits for abuse.....

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:28:33 »

I am indeed pleased it doesn't run on 'the spawn of Satan'

I would say it is quite a gender specific little car though.

Probably most sales come from girlies and hairdressser's.

tunnie · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:36:21 »

Normal 500 yes... but not so on the Abarth though. $:-\$

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:38:42 »

Another concern could be........it's small and you are tall.

Not tiny like the 1957 original but still quite small.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:42:05 »

Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!

His type of car is a big barge that he can waft about everywhere at 40mph, but he's now looking at unhinged hot hatches!

Maybe he's had a liquid lunch?

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:46:25 »

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 13:42:05

Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!

His type of car is a big barge that he can waft about everywhere at 40mph, but he's now looking at unhinged hot hatches!

Maybe he's had a liquid lunch?

The 695 is more unhinged. The 595 is more 'luke warm'

STEMO · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:49:33 »

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 13:21:37

Talking with my car share buddy on the way in, he must be a bad influence. (he does drive a BMW)

But I quite like the idea of an Abarth 595

160 odd BHP in something the size of a shoe, completely what I would not normally look at but good value I think....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711101120597

Often hear one in the car park at work, sound fantastic. (skip to 40s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I9T6zSGbQ

Lord Opti should hopefully be happy, it's not diesel

You say 160 odd, but the one you linked to is 140.

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #8 on:** 16 January 2018, 13:55:04 »

Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2018, 13:49:33

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 13:21:37
Talking with my car share buddy on the way in, he must be a bad influence. (he does drive a BMW)

But I quite like the idea of an Abarth 595

160 odd BHP in something the size of a shoe, completely what I would not normally look at but good value I think....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711101120597

Often hear one in the car park at work, sound fantastic. (skip to 40s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I9T6zSGbQ

Lord Opti should hopefully be happy, it's not diesel
You say 160 odd, but the one you linked to is 140.

That'll be 160 Italian horses.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #9 on:** 16 January 2018, 14:01:08 »

Would it ever get properly driven Italian style with Tunnie behind the wheel though? $:-\$

Migv6 le Frog Fan · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 January 2018, 14:14:09 »

I would like an original 500.

Mr Gav · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 January 2018, 14:36:22 »

I`d rather have an MX5, it`ll handle better, quicker and being Japanese it`ll be more reliable.

Oh and if you`re after one with a bit more oomph BBR did a turbo conversion

The MK1 is getting pricey now.

tunnie · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 January 2018, 15:08:37 »

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 January 2018, 13:55:04

Quote from: STEMO on 16 January 2018, 13:49:33
Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 13:21:37
Talking with my car share buddy on the way in, he must be a bad influence. (he does drive a BMW)

But I quite like the idea of an Abarth 595

160 odd BHP in something the size of a shoe, completely what I would not normally look at but good value I think....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201711101120597

Often hear one in the car park at work, sound fantastic. (skip to 40s)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32I9T6zSGbQ

Lord Opti should hopefully be happy, it's not diesel
You say 160 odd, but the one you linked to is 140.

That'll be 160 Italian horses.

Oops different model had 160, its same lump though so could be tuned.

tunnie · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 January 2018, 15:09:28 »

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 14:01:08

Would it ever get properly driven Italian style with Tunnie behind the wheel though? $:-\$

The 3.2 is currently sitting on 21mpg, so don't hang about these days.

tunnie · « **Reply #14 on:** 16 January 2018, 15:13:45 »

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 13:42:05

Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!

His type of car is a big barge that he can waft about everywhere at 40mph, but he's now looking at unhinged hot hatches!

Maybe he's had a liquid lunch?

As said, not normally what I would look at. Fiesta ST etc don't appeal, but for some reason this does. As mentioned sound great and I think they look nice as well.

Suspect I would love it for a day, then get tired of its rock hard ride.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #15 on:** 16 January 2018, 16:37:38 »

Buy a Mini Cooper S Coupe... that way you can impress your BMW car share buddy and have a car that isn't based on a Ford Ka/Vauxhall Adam

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #16 on:** 16 January 2018, 16:40:04 »

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 15:13:45

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 13:42:05
Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!

His type of car is a big barge that he can waft about everywhere at 40mph, but he's now looking at unhinged hot hatches!

Maybe he's had a liquid lunch?

As said, not normally what I would look at. Fiesta ST etc don't appeal, but for some reason this does. As mentioned sound great and I think they look nice as well.

Suspect I would love it for a day, then get tired of its rock hard ride.

I had a clit 172 for the day once. Great fun for an hour but by then I was done with it.

Very quick, but a noisy little fu*ker with a rock hard ride. The Fiat would probably be similar.

Now if you were 22 it would probably be great........not so good for an old boy like yourself though.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #17 on:** 16 January 2018, 16:43:29 »

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 15:13:45

Suspect I would love it for a day, then get tired of performing origami with myself everytime I got in and out of the thing.

tunnie · « **Reply #18 on:** 16 January 2018, 16:48:49 »

Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 16:43:29

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 15:13:45

Suspect I would love it for a day, then get tired of performing origami with myself everytime I got in and out of the thing.

Well that is that, me being 6ft5. The reviews did state lack of steering column adjustment a pain.

Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 16 January 2018, 16:40:04

Quote from: tunnie on 16 January 2018, 15:13:45
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 16 January 2018, 13:42:05
Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!

His type of car is a big barge that he can waft about everywhere at 40mph, but he's now looking at unhinged hot hatches!

Maybe he's had a liquid lunch?

As said, not normally what I would look at. Fiesta ST etc don't appeal, but for some reason this does. As mentioned sound great and I think they look nice as well.

Suspect I would love it for a day, then get tired of its rock hard ride.

I had a clit 172 for the day once. Great fun for an hour but by then I was done with it.

Very quick, but a noisy little fu*ker with a rock hard ride. The Fiat would probably be similar.

Now if you were 22 it would probably be great........not so good for an old boy like yourself though.

Yes I think so, but still one for the garage if I won the lottery. Just not my daily driver....

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #19 on:** 16 January 2018, 17:24:16 »

If you fancy visiting your youth and blowing off some cobwebs now and again, go and buy a old Mk1 Golf GTI, XR3i or Astra GTE before they all either rot or go up too far in price

Nick W · « **Reply #20 on:** 16 January 2018, 17:50:10 »

Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 16 January 2018, 16:37:38

Buy a Mini Cooper S Coupe... that way you can impress your BMW car share buddy and have a car that isn't based on a Ford Ka/Vauxhall Adam

If he didn't like the Fiat's ride, he certainly won't like a Mini

STEMO · « **Reply #21 on:** 16 January 2018, 18:02:19 »

Quote from: tigers_gonads on 16 January 2018, 17:24:16

If you fancy visiting your youth and blowing off some cobwebs now and again, go and buy a old Mk1 Golf GTI, XR3i or Astra GTE before they all either rot or go up too far in price

Golf of astra....maybe. XR3i........shite.

Sir Tigger KC · « **Reply #22 on:** 16 January 2018, 18:02:38 »

I think that a Volvo estate is Tunnies kind of car really.

BazaJT · « **Reply #23 on:** 16 January 2018, 18:33:20 »

He could surprise you though and buy a T5R

Pmacca2000 · « **Reply #24 on:** 16 January 2018, 19:48:36 »

A proper fizzy Italian alternative to the Beverian money waister mini that’s so so common

Viral_Jim · « **Reply #25 on:** 16 January 2018, 22:34:07 »

695 biposto would be a giggle, if only for a dog box

For sensible money I’d have a rear engined rwd Twingo. Then again I wouldn’t, because I don’t fit. Last time I was in a 500 the driver told me to stop leaning forward because he couldn’t see the wing mirrors.

I wasn’t leaning forward.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 January 2018, 11:33:03 »

Tunnie is right, the Fiat 500 is becoming more popular with men:

https://gaywheels.com/2014/05/thats-so-very-gay-2014-fiat-500l-is-the-gayest-car-of-the-year/

Just watch out for those with teeth marks in the dashboard

tunnie · « **Reply #27 on:** 17 January 2018, 11:52:00 »

I said Abarth, not 500

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #28 on:** 17 January 2018, 11:59:46 »

Nice try but, no different.....changing the power plant does not change the car....

2boxerdogs · « **Reply #29 on:** 17 January 2018, 12:06:06 »

Nice little car, don't see many about so like the rarity factor but after being used to large cars I think you would soon tire of it despite its performance.

tunnie · « **Reply #30 on:** 17 January 2018, 12:15:43 »

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 17 January 2018, 11:59:46

Nice try but, no different.....changing the power plant does not change the car....

Humm not sure I'd agree.

Rover 75 with CDTi lump, wood dash, classic rover inside. (sh!t) vs MG ZT V8, different exterior and interior styling, with Mustang lump. Completely changes the car.

You could argue that the Lotus Carlton as well? No different from standard Carlton?

Quote from: Tilbo on 17 January 2018, 12:06:06

Nice little car, don't see many about so like the rarity factor but after being used to large cars I think you would soon tire of it despite its performance.

I drove home last night, tired, it was dark, just wanted to get home. Very thankful of V6 + auto + smooth ride.

Suspect I would get tired as you say of it being so small.

Also my commute is mostly motorway/large roads, so again not really suitable. If I had to blat to Reading on the country twisties however, I would consider one.

Marks DTM Calib · « **Reply #31 on:** 17 January 2018, 15:45:17 »

Er no, the Rover 75 was far from transformed with the V8 and is only an expensive to fuel Rover 75, the Lotus Carlton is just a fast Carlton, it only achieved a cult statement due to just how mad it was....its still a Carlton.

Similarly the Abarth is still a Fiat 500 with a faster engine.

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #32 on:** 17 January 2018, 15:46:58 »

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 17 January 2018, 15:45:17

Er no, the Rover 75 was far from transformed with the V8 and is only an expensive to fuel Rover 75,...

Yes. It made a much nicer noise, but didn't really go any better.

Doctor Gollum · « **Reply #33 on:** 17 January 2018, 16:15:17 »

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 17 January 2018, 15:46:58

Quote from: Fuse 19 on 17 January 2018, 15:45:17
Er no, the Rover 75 was far from transformed with the V8 and is only an expensive to fuel Rover 75,...

Yes. It made a much nicer noise, but didn't really go any better.

At least they managed to correct the driven wheels, even if the rest of it was a bit lackluster

STEMO · « **Reply #34 on:** 17 January 2018, 16:34:06 »

MY My MGZT 190 would have left any omega for dead and stuck to the corners like glue. Lots of tramlining, unfortunately.

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