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  1. lil squid

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    #2501 lil squid, Mar 12, 2013
    Almost one year and 15k miles. Drive in sport only. Get about 27 average, mostly highway with traffic.
     
  2. sjmst

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    #2502 sjmst, Mar 13, 2013
    I have a sprint booster. That makes normal mode sharper. That plus the sport makes the car really pop. In fact, I feel I need to turn off the sport in stop and go traffic as it is too jumpy
     
  3. 4re Nut

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    #2503 4re Nut, Mar 25, 2013
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    FWIW, Abarth convertibles are arriving at dealers. My dealer's site showed one in stock (now gone) and one in transit...both with MSRPs north of $30K...ugh. Hopefully in a couple years I can find a nice, no option one for < $20K.

    Or I can save a few bucks and get this Pop convertible; I'm sure the dealer will honor the price. :rolleyes:
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  4. TheMayor

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    #2504 TheMayor, Mar 27, 2013
    Ok... we've all seen the Fiat jumping in the sea in Italy and arriving in NY ads like a million times. Great ad... certainly must be working because it's been all over the place.

    But, why in some of them do they have the lyrics in English and some in Italian? Anyone know? NOTHING happens by accident in advertising. It's got to be intentional.

    Do they feel that some people won't like the Italian version?

    "Maybelle... come here and listen to this. Is that EYE- tal - Yan she's singin'? What the heck???"
     
  5. GrigioGuy

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  6. 4re Nut

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    #2506 4re Nut, Apr 7, 2013
    A video my son found on YouTube...

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA7gDDArKp8]Never Doubt a Fiat Abarth.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]

    Ironically NOLA Motor is the track where I work as an occasional corner marshal.
     
  7. SMS

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    #2507 SMS, Apr 10, 2013
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  8. 4re Nut

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    #2508 4re Nut, Apr 10, 2013
    Ugh...

    Automatic Transmission Coming to Fiat 500 Abarth

    Score one for women drivers. :rolleyes: :D
     
  9. 4re Nut

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    #2509 4re Nut, Apr 10, 2013
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    Those are awesome; too bad the price point is too high for US tastes.

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  10. lil squid

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    #2511 joker57676, Apr 11, 2013
    Don't kick the nut. :) Fiat came out and said the auto would be to lure more female buyers to the Abarth. Sad I know.


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  12. SMS

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    #2512 SMS, Apr 11, 2013
    By "automatic", do you suppose they mean a torque convertor slushbox, or an F1 type box with clutches and paddles? Note the hot rod versions I posted above do not have shifters...
     
  13. hiros

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    #2513 hiros, Apr 11, 2013
    It's the F1, a friend has one in Hong Kong.
     
  14. SMS

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    #2514 SMS, Apr 11, 2013
    Is your friend's car a regular Abarth with an F1 automatic, or is it one of those special edition versions?

    Thanks
     
  15. Entropy

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    #2515 Entropy, Apr 11, 2013
    I have a race-prepped US Abarth which I also use around town.

    The 5 speed is fun, sort of keeps my shifting skills current.

    However I would love a DSG, if only so my wife and daughter can use it and I won't have to worry about their downshifts on track...though would have to put more weight over the front wheels. I have "heard" that the DCT is actually pretty good, cannot recall who makes it
     
  16. hiros

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    #2516 hiros, Apr 11, 2013
    I believe it was the standard abarth coupe but not 100% certain. During the short ride, the gear shift felt to me was similar to the 360 F1 where you could obviously tell it was shifting up and down.
     
  17. MITYRARE

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    #2517 MITYRARE, Apr 13, 2013
    Anyone drive the new turbo yet? Supposed to be softer more as a daily car than the track enthusiast Abarth... how tiring does the Abarth get in daily use?


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  18. Entropy

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    #2518 Entropy, Apr 13, 2013
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  19. joker57676

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    #2519 joker57676, Apr 13, 2013
    I enjoy the hell out of it, great daily driver. It's not a punishing ride in any sense, but it is loud. On the highway, it can drone a bit, but doesn't bother me often enough to care.


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  20. MacGeek

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    #2520 MacGeek, Apr 13, 2013
    The automatic on non-US Abarths is a single-clutch robotized unit by Magneti Marelli, bolted on Fiat's C510 gearbox (same as the manual version), made in Termoli, Italy. In marketing terms, it's referred to as the "Abarth Competizione" gearbox. First application was on the 695 Tributo Ferrari, but it is now available on ordinary Abarths as well.

    Fiat currently has no dual clutch transmission that would fit in a 500. They only have the C635 DDCT (aka TCT), made in Verrone, Italy, which has been fitted to the Alfa Romeo MiTo and Giulietta, and the Dodge Dart. A more compact dual clutch gearbox for lower torque applications is in the works.
     
  21. Ira Schwartz

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    #2521 Ira Schwartz, Apr 13, 2013
    I'm enjoying mine as a daily driver. As for the exhaust noise, well, I like it, and it's a lot quieter than my Ferrari (which is certainly not a driver)!
     
  22. davem

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    #2522 davem, Apr 13, 2013
    What size wheels and tires do you use?

    R compound or slicks?

    Looks like a nice build...enjoy!
     
  23. 4re Nut

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    #2523 4re Nut, Apr 13, 2013
    Saw an Abarth convertible today for the first time...I like.

    I figured you'd chime it...and beat me with a stick! :D
     
  24. Entropy

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    #2524 Entropy, Apr 14, 2013
    Wheels 17X7, tires Hoosier R6's in 205.
     
  25. BubblesQuah

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    #2525 BubblesQuah, Apr 14, 2013
    Had my 32k service Friday. Dealer put me on a every 3000 mile oil change now. When I had the engine replaced, they said 5000. Now 3000. Wonder if there have been problems?
     
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