I bought a 2014 Fiat Abarth Convertible GQ!

"MUSASHI66" (musashi66) 10/25/2015 at 21:17 • Filed to: None

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I did it - I bought the Abarth :D

I test drove a few Abarth hatchbacks in Denver - couldn’t find one that I liked in the price range I was comfortable with. I browsed Autotrader and craigslist for 2 months, and I found a 2014 Abarth Convertible GQ Edition in Utah. I bought it sight unseen - it has 9000 miles, so any issues should be covered by warranty, and it looked spotless in photos.

I am flying over there next Saturday with my buddy to pick it up, and we’ll drive it back to Denver together.

I know it will be a bit softer, and I know it won’t be quite as loud as an Abarth hatch - both issues should be easy enough to remedy with aftermarket. Paperwork is in the mail, I am getting it tomorrow, I’ll send it back overnight, and should be able to just walk in the dealership, pick it up, and drive back. I am super excited :D :D

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:20

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*jealousy intensifies*

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:22

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Omfg so jealous I Think the cabrio is so awesome and not enough people appreciate it

Also the GQ edition is so Damn cool I love the way it looks and the nicer interior. You are a true hero.

hike > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:24

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Awesome! Love the Abarths. Thinking about getting one down the line but probably gonna hold off in hope they actually release a 500x Abarth

Andrew Fails > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:36

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I still need to drive one of those. Might be a later trade for the Cooper S.

MUSASHI66 > JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! 10/25/2015 at 21:37

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Thanks dude! GQ is way nicer inside - alcantara on the seat middle with leather around is exactly what I wanted ever since I sat in an Audi S4 once. I like the regular Abarth steering wheel better, but oh well :)

MUSASHI66 > hike 10/25/2015 at 21:38

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The way things are going for Fiat...I wouldn’t bet the farm on it

MUSASHI66 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/25/2015 at 21:38

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Swing by Denver, I’ll give you a spin :D

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:39

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I make no warranty to your experience but I bought a 1992 MR2 turbo online. I live in StL and the car was in Kansas City. I took the Amtrak out, he met me at the train station. We went to his bank to pick up the title and I drove home. It was actually a really cool experience.

MUSASHI66 > Andrew Fails 10/25/2015 at 21:39

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Cooper S is probably better car in every subjective aspect. Shit eating grin this car gives me...my buddy has a 2012 Audi TTRS, and it is a beast, but Abarth makes me smile more

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:41

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I’m on the east coast :(

fhrblig > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:44

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Cool! I wish mine had been an Abarth. It was still a fun little car.

hike > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 21:49

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Considering the prototype exists, it’s possible. But there were also prototype Journey Srt out there so who knows.

MUSASHI66 > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 10/25/2015 at 21:51

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These guys have been awesome so far - dealer is 13 min away from the airport... I hope for the best

MUSASHI66 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/25/2015 at 21:52

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Offer stands if you ever come

Khalbali > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 22:34

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Awesome where you gonna take it for its maiden voyage? I did clear creek canyon to Loveland pass in my Miata when I got it.

smobgirl > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 23:00

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If you ever need a dealer for repairs, the Mike Ward guys are awesome and surprisingly affordable.

MUSASHI66 > Khalbali 10/25/2015 at 23:11

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I am driving it from Salt Lake City to Denver. I might chose to go on route 40 instead of all the way on big highways. That will be a great maiden voyage I think.

MUSASHI66 > smobgirl 10/25/2015 at 23:13

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Thanks! I live super close to Fiat of Denver, but I like saving money if I can :).

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 23:22

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Gorgeous ride! I hope to have a 500 of my own at some point! Abarths will probably be out of my price range though, so I’d be happy with a Sport! :)

smobgirl > MUSASHI66 10/25/2015 at 23:24

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You’ll have to report back if you go there. I don’t live by any of them but Fiat of Denver said it would take a whole day for an oil change and spark plugs when I called...ain’t nobody got time for that.

MUSASHI66 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/25/2015 at 23:25

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I don’t know if you checked prices recently, but you can buy an Abarth for like $12k, maybe even less if you are OK with higher mileage.

pip bip - choose Corrour > MUSASHI66 10/26/2015 at 03:34

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nice one!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > MUSASHI66 10/26/2015 at 07:16

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You can buy one for $12K in the US perhaps, they are still closer to $20,000 used (I usually see them for sale around $16-19K, depending on mileage) up here in Canadialand....they’re also much less common where I live in Nova Scotia, sadly. We’ve only got one FIAT dealership in the entire province in Halifax, and it’s an 40-6o mins away from me. :(

I’ve only seen 2 Abarths in person (one “lives” around me), but a fair number of Sports, Lounges, 500Cs and Pops. And 1 500 Turbo...

That being said, I regularly see Sports/Lounges/Pops, etc. on Kijiji and AutoTrader for close to $10K CDN and sometimes under. Here’s a 500 Turbo near me for $15K (although the ad is labelled wrong):

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Fiat/500/Hal…

Been a huge fan of the cars since I saw them on Top Gear in ‘07! :)

MUSASHI66 > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 10/26/2015 at 09:09

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Au, famous “ our cars cost so much more for no good reason in Canada” syndrome. With that much of a price difference, it might even make sense to import one - they are built in Mexico, I think that makes it easier to import

MUSASHI66 > pip bip - choose Corrour 10/26/2015 at 09:10

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Thanks!

pjhusa > MUSASHI66 12/17/2015 at 19:46

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Nice!!!

Congrats!

MUSASHI66 > pjhusa 12/17/2015 at 21:25

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Thanks!! I swapped the steering wheel and the exhaust with OEm abarth, have a set of Magneti Morelli wheels on the way, changed badges, installed a short shifter, new pedals...I love her :)

pjhusa > MUSASHI66 12/17/2015 at 21:36

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For some reason, I now want one of these...

MUSASHI66 > pjhusa 12/17/2015 at 22:19

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Have you driven one? She puts a bigger smile on my face than a tt-rs, WRX, STi, or any other car I've driven. Sound she gives out at low speeds is amazing, and I giggle every time she backfires. Used ones can be had with low miles for around 15k - heck even as new 500C Abarths sell for under $20k. Best grins per dollar on the market IMHO.