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Abarth 595
« 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  ::)  ;D
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Re: Abarth 595
« Reply #1 on: 16 January 2018, 13:26:57 »
Waits for abuse.....
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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.
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Re: Abarth 595
« Reply #3 on: 16 January 2018, 13:36:21 »
Normal 500 yes... but not so on the Abarth though.  :-\
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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.

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Re: Abarth 595
« Reply #5 on: 16 January 2018, 13:42:05 »
Jeez what's happening to Tunnie?!  :o

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?  :)
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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?!  :o

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'
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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  ::)  ;D
You say 160 odd, but the one you linked to is 140.
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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  ::)  ;D
You say 160 odd, but the one you linked to is 140.

That'll be 160 Italian horses. ::)
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Re: Abarth 595
« Reply #9 on: 16 January 2018, 14:01:08 »
Would it ever get properly driven Italian style with Tunnie behind the wheel though?  :-\
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Re: Abarth 595
« Reply #10 on: 16 January 2018, 14:14:09 »
I would like an original 500.  :)
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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 :y

The MK1 is getting pricey now.
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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  ::)  ;D
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.
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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.  :D
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Re: Abarth 595
« 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?!  :o

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.
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