by "TysMagic" (twjeffery)
Published 04/05/2017 at 18:09
by "TysMagic" (twjeffery)
Published 04/05/2017 at 18:09
Tags: abarth
STARS: 10
I’ll officially have the Abarth a year April 9th. I haven’t taken very many “good” shots of it. I had some free time Sunday and here’s what I got
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
04/05/2017 at 18:30, STARS: 0
High on the list of cars I may buy in a few years off Craigslist!
So... Would you do it again if you could go back in time? Still love it?
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 2
for sure!!! I bought it used, that is my biggest recommendation to anyone looking to buy one. When I test drove one back when they were first came out I immediately loved it and it has been on my must own list...pretty much at the top, for years! I was very happy to finally get one. It puts a smile on my face pretty much daily still so it is a winner!
Still have a decent amount of warranty left for issues (I had to have the top replaced and some rattles fixed). Mechanically they are well reviewed and I haven’t had issues there. The cabrio is wonderful to let in the beautiful crackles, burbles, and pops from the exhaust.
"C62030" (c62030)
04/05/2017 at 18:37, STARS: 0
Does the ride dissolve your spine like I’ve heard? Are you a bag of flesh propped up in a chair as you type this?
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 18:56, STARS: 1
Not quite! I noticed a nice difference on the OEM 16s versus the 17s I run regularly though.
The turning radius however is DREADFUL! It’s like a really small Mac truck
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
04/05/2017 at 19:01, STARS: 0
I can’t do a u-turn in my road. It would be funny if I didn’t need to do often.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
04/05/2017 at 19:01, STARS: 1
My spine is titanium-reinforced and it doesn’t bother me!
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 19:15, STARS: 1
We drove ALL over the Nashville area taking pictures of wall murals recently for my wife’s blog. Most are in alleyways and other mildly confined spaces. It was like the Austin Powers skit every single place we went to. She quickly decided she would jump out take some shots and by the time I got turned around be ready to go.
"Orange Exige" (OrangeExige)
04/05/2017 at 19:20, STARS: 0
I really like your shot of the front badge!
But congrats! Now that you mention it, I’m pretty sure my Mini was assembled *ahem* born 15 years ago this month... I should double check to see if there’s a date...
Scratch that - I’m whack. It was actually July (no specific date). No idea where April came into my mind....
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 19:24, STARS: 0
thank you! I’m pretty happy with most of the shots. I didn’t mention it, but trying to learn more about the camera and photography. Baby steps!
I looked at a mini when I was flipping cars for a bit. Little more room comparatively
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
04/05/2017 at 19:35, STARS: 0
My other favorite is leaving parking lots at 0.00000000001 mph to avoid scraping.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
04/05/2017 at 19:38, STARS: 0
Nice! I’m not sure why, but these are on my “buy one, keep it for a year, and move on” radar. Although they’re cheap enough used to just keep it until I’m tired of it. The torn apart Cougar in the garage, though, keeps depleting my car fund.
"random001" (random001)
04/05/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 1
ESC off, full lock, full throttle. Instant u turn!
"NojustNo" (front24200)
04/05/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 0
Those are some great shots and a beautiful car. Dat RED! I must admit lately I’ve really been appreciating colorful cars more. Like bright flowers in a field of green grass.
"Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever" (superchan7)
04/05/2017 at 20:05, STARS: 0
Finally seeing the wintry-state Oppos bring their cars out. Congrats on making it through!
"random001" (random001)
04/05/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 1
This!
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:34, STARS: 0
I don’t see Tennessee as a wintery state, but past few years we’ve had enough snow to justify the comment I feel. I did pick up winter wheels/tires just to be overly cautious
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:36, STARS: 0
Thanks man!! Still learning plenty about the camera and photography, but I’m getting there!
Mentioned it elsewhere, but the prior owner treated the paint soooo poorly. It’s filled with microscratches. Someday I shall color sand the whole thing to beautiful perfection, until then it’s a great daily driver/
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 2
I wanted one for a loooonnngggg time before finally making the plunge. I’m extremely happy with it and really, it’s a good daily driver. There is plenty to nitpick, but pretty much every time I put the top back and hear the exhaust I totally forget about those things
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:39, STARS: 0
really?! I have yet to have this issue and I have a hella steep driveway. Always figured the overhand being so minimal I wouldn’t ever need to worry
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:39, STARS: 0
I’m willing to try this...but I have a feeling it won’t work
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
04/05/2017 at 20:48, STARS: 0
Is yours on 17s in the photos? I feel like mine looks lower than that. Hmm.
"random001" (random001)
04/05/2017 at 20:49, STARS: 0
Can verify that it does, in fact, work. Theres lots of noise and smoke, though, just FYI...
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 0
yep! Pictures are on a hill. Drivers side on towards the bottom so that rear 3/4 shot looks major 4x4 status
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/05/2017 at 20:57, STARS: 0
I do need new tires soon
"random001" (random001)
04/05/2017 at 21:28, STARS: 1
500c Abarth bros for lyfe!!
Damn car is too big, though, apparently.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
04/06/2017 at 01:50, STARS: 1
Cabrio, Red on Red, manual. Yeah, perfect spec.
"TysMagic" (twjeffery)
04/06/2017 at 10:18, STARS: 0
Thanks! It’s pretty swell