What does R3v think about the Fiat 500 Abarth?

[ParsedOut]

Hmm, lets see overall most here don't want a FWD for the reason oh that's right it's FWD. If we wanted one we'd be on a FWD type forum right? Nobody said The Abarth has to be RWD just we don't one because of that reason.

Uhg, why'd you have to bust out the logic stick so early?

[mrsleeve]

I will jump on the at least its not a smart car band wagon. Its a small car, is it good at being a small car yeah. If you want or think you need a small car then have at it, I think I would put my 23k else where into something that is a little more my speed, and BIGGER, but thats me

Its your money you spend it on what you want, but this is in boarder line hair dressers car territory here..............................Oh fuck who am I kidding this is a hair dressers car!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AndrewBird]

I've never driven one, but from what I know about them, it seems like they would be a fun car to drive. Small, tossable and quick maneuvering. Yeah, FWD sucks, but for what the car would be used for, who cares?

And why is everyone saying that it's size is a bad thing? I mean, I guess if you got into an accident with two semi trucks it could end badly, but how often does that happen really? Small = good IMO. That's one reason why e30's are good, right?

[Stanley Rockafella]

I have no probelm with the fwd thing. Most small euro cars are/always were fwd, so who really cares.

I just think it's a waste of $ for what your getting, consideirng the NA roads. if I lived in europe with small roads and higher gas prices, I could see the appeal. Here in NA, not so much

[M-technik-3]

Depends on where in Europe you live. Spain has plenty of open space and as does Germany. Just depends on where in the country you are. Frankfurt am or Berlin sure but in say Trier or Bitburg, nah not needed.

When I rent from Sixt or Hertz, I always try to get something in the 1 series or small C class size. Other than that they just don't fit my needs.

[CabbE30]

I would DD the hell out of one.

[ajhostetter]

I think they're great, but also kinda...ghey

[ParsedOut]

I would DD the hell out of one.

DD while getting a BJ from a TS. :D

[gkobez]

I've driven a few and for as much as they cost and as good as they sound, they are really fucking slow. Unless you really like the car I don't see the value at their current prices.

[nickflic3]

I love the sound. U.S. versions come with the resonator removed

[myinfernalbmw]

And why is everyone saying that it's size is a bad thing? I mean, I guess if you got into an accident with two semi trucks it could end badly, but how often does that happen really? Small = good IMO. That's one reason why e30's are good, right?

After being in a rollover accident, I like a little substance around me. Your body is about two feet away from the bumpers at either end. I don't care how rigid the Abarth chassis is, if an average sized car hits you at any rate of speed, you're going to feel it. I'd rather improve my walkaway odds a little. At least the E30 has an actual trunk and hood as a buffer zone.

I think they're "neat" but I don't see the value in it's price tag. I do like the fact that they can do a U turn within like 8 feet though lol.

[BruceHammerson]

I'd probably spend my $22,095 elsewhere. At least its not a Smart car? I couldn't imagine riding in something smaller then the e30....I have a hard enough time getting in that!

[Roysneon]

The prices are up there, but I fucking like them. I guess I wouldn't pay that damn much for one, but I'd be fine owning and driving one daily.

You guys are all like when Richard Hammond was hypnotized on the show into thinking that the 911 was the greatest car ever, no matter what facts he was presented with. It's kind of sad and pathetic, but also kind of scary that people can actually be that way.

[atmobenzin]

Less gay than a Mini Cooper, more gay than everything else.

[redsubdivisions]

Not my cup of tea, but to each their own.