thoughts on this for being a DD

01'325rip · 12-22-2011, 10:37 AM

http://www.fiatusa.com/en/

anyone a fan of the abarth, or can shed some light on them ?

Ive seen them around europe for a while, and always thought they would be a fun car.

THE TECH · 12-22-2011, 10:43 AM

I'd do it.

stefan · 12-22-2011, 10:49 AM

Not sure how the US pricing structure works but I think I'd be looking at a GTI or Mini JCW instead..?

01'325rip · 12-22-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

Not sure how the US pricing structure works but I think I'd be looking at a GTI or Mini JCW instead..?

From what ive read its going to be under 25k but well see.

Gkap · 12-22-2011, 10:53 AM

not my cup of tea

Grail05 · 12-22-2011, 11:15 AM

Id Hit It... Lol

Grail05 · 12-22-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

Not sure how the US pricing structure works but I think I'd be looking at a GTI or Mini JCW instead..?

AGREED.... id take the COUNTRYMAN S instead...

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Originally Posted by 01'325rip

From what ive read its going to be under 25k but well see.

If this is TRUE... id HIT IT... but i was just at the dealer recently and the TOP of the line is already at 23k... BS... i doubt it will be anywhere close to $25... id say they better drop those price cause i see so many at the dealers and not on the street....

M3PO · 12-22-2011, 11:26 AM

I think they look cool. I've sat in one at the LA Auto Show and I was shocked at how roomy it was. It didn't feel like a small car. I'd definitely get it. Screw the Countryman, that this is fugly.

SeeYaLater · 12-22-2011, 11:49 AM

I think I read somewhere that they didn't sell nearly as many of those little Fiats as they had hoped for it's first year, so their future here in the US is uncertain.

Radiation Joe · 12-22-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

I think they look cool. I've sat in one at the LA Auto Show and I was shocked at how roomy it was. It didn't feel like a small car. I'd definitely get it. Screw the Countryman, that this is fugly.

^^^^ What he said. ^^^^

01'325rip · 12-22-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

My brother-in-law has one in Germany. They are fun as hell!!!! wicked fast.. tons of torque steer.

they look like they are fun cars with a decent mpg.

01'325rip · 12-22-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeYaLater

I think I read somewhere that they didn't sell nearly as many of those little Fiats as they had hoped for it's first year, so their future here in the US is uncertain.

yea they really have not done as well as expected.

Perhaps picking J Lo for the commericals was not the best move

///My5UV · 12-22-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean05

Id Hit It... Lol

Hell yeah... hang on, are we talking about the car, or the bird in the video?

mkoesel · 12-22-2011, 12:21 PM

*Subaru BRZ*

I'll take the chick from the commercial though.

SchnellM3 · 12-22-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 01'325rip

Perhaps picking J Lo for the commericals was not the best move

She wasn't "really in" the ads anyhow...

duk · 12-22-2011, 12:51 PM

id rather get a mini

01'325rip · 12-22-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by duk

id rather get a mini

yea? for argument sake why.

styling reliability?

rhouck · 12-22-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

I think they look cool. I've sat in one at the LA Auto Show and I was shocked at how roomy it was. It didn't feel like a small car. I'd definitely get it. Screw the Countryman, that this is fugly.

I completely disagree. It felt absolutely tiny inside, and incredibly cheap. It is not worth anywhere near the price tag.

I would definitely buy a Mini over one of these.

duk · 12-22-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 01'325rip

yea? for argument sake why.

styling reliability?

it's funner to drive id surmise and interior has better quality materials

davmanm5 · 12-22-2011, 02:38 PM

I saw the Abarth's all over Paris last month and they look pretty sharp.

KingOfJericho · 12-22-2011, 03:16 PM

Sharp looking car although I still think the GTI is a better value. The commercial is hilarious.

flyinb501 · 12-27-2011, 12:09 PM

I had no idea these things were that expensive. Way too much money for such a tiny car IMO. I think you'd be crazy to choose this over a GTI if they are in the same price range.

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01'325rip Captain 85 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 08' E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: the sky iTrader: (0)	thoughts on this for being a DD http://www.fiatusa.com/en/ anyone a fan of the abarth, or can shed some light on them ? Ive seen them around europe for a while, and always thought they would be a fun car.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	I think they look cool. I've sat in one at the LA Auto Show and I was shocked at how roomy it was. It didn't feel like a small car. I'd definitely get it. Screw the Countryman, that this is fugly.
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SeeYaLater Private 17 Rep 85 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	I think I read somewhere that they didn't sell nearly as many of those little Fiats as they had hoped for it's first year, so their future here in the US is uncertain.
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davmanm5 Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2010 E60 M5 Stroker, 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Woodstock, Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Ford Raptor [0.00]	I saw the Abarth's all over Paris last month and they look pretty sharp.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Sharp looking car although I still think the GTI is a better value. The commercial is hilarious. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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flyinb501 Captain 72 Rep 627 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	I had no idea these things were that expensive. Way too much money for such a tiny car IMO. I think you'd be crazy to choose this over a GTI if they are in the same price range.
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