Fiat 500 Abarth Test Drive

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10/10/2015 at 19:39 • Filed to: fiat, 500, abarth

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At the Seattle Auto Show they had lots of cars available for a quick lap around the block. The only fun cars I spotted were the V-6 Camaro, Scion FR-S, and Fiat 500 Abarth. I chose the Fiat because I’ve rented a V-6 Camaro and test drove the FR-S a year ago.

The Abarth sounded so good, but it’s charm didn’t end there. Even though it was an automatic, it was a blast to wring out on the very very rainy 15 minute test drive. It’s fast enough and the brakes and steering feel just right. The interior is fine for the price and everything is where it should be. One of the nicer steering wheels I’ve used, too.

It’s a car that’s fun for the sake of being fun. It’s also cheap and gets good gas mileage. What more do you want? Don’t say reliability.


DISCUSSION (10)


Kinja'd!!! Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 19:44

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Ughhhhhhh is it the end of 2016 yet? I can sell my TL and go full stupid and buy one of these little gems


Kinja'd!!! M54B30 > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 19:52

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What more do I want? A car that looks good, not like a microwaved Peep


Kinja'd!!! TheHondaBro > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 19:53

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It’s FWD, right? Are you sure you didn’t drive the new Lincoln Continental by mistake?

/s


Kinja'd!!! Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > M54B30
10/10/2015 at 19:53

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Yeah, this was the cabriolet too, so not exactly a looker.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 19:54

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Don’t say reliability.

Dependability? (joke)


Kinja'd!!! Steve in Manhattan > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 20:08

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It looks like a reboot of the original should look. If you want it, buy it. No one will (or should) judge. If you’re a worrier (like me) get an extended warranty. And just drive it.


Kinja'd!!! PS9 > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 20:09

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-bryantakespictures
-no Abarth SR20s

YOU SIR ARE A FRAUD!


Kinja'd!!! JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 20:34

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I want an abarth cabrio like you wouldn’t believe


Kinja'd!!! TheDutchTexan > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
10/10/2015 at 21:12

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Couldn’t agree more. I reviewed one with a stick a few weeks back and I had a BLAST driving it. It would not be a punishment at all to have that little car in your garage IMHO.

Here is my take on it in video if you care to watch it.


Kinja'd!!! Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > PS9
10/11/2015 at 00:12

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Busted! Although I did have a slight timing issue with my parking space so I had to rush.