Bought a 2013 Fiat abarth

[Silverlsinva]

My truck was killing me in gas mileage so I was browsing cars and ive always liked the Abarth and decided to test drive and see if I could swing it. Well I got a great amazing deal and So now im a new owner and I love it its very peppy and the short ratio gearing makes shifting often and fun. Ill try and get pics up tomorrow depends on my camera battery getting charged. It handles well but winds do move it a bit on the highway. Ill be saving atleast 150 month on gas compared to my truck.

[midnighter]

Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

My truck was killing me in gas mileage so I was browsing cars and ive always liked the Abarth and decided to test drive and see if I could swing it. Well I got a great amazing deal and So now im a new owner and I love it its very peppy and the short ratio gearing makes shifting often and fun. Ill try and get pics up tomorrow depends on my camera battery getting charged. It handles well but winds do move it a bit on the highway. Ill be saving atleast 150 month on gas compared to my truck.

Are you financing the Fiat? If so, I would think that the new payment plus the gas for the new car will end up costing you more per month than the $150.00 you'd save on gas from parking your truck.

[MikeSVX]

I thought they where pricy for what you got. How much you get it for? Thought the FR-S was better bang for the buck. Didn't look too into it, but thought the sonic was equal preformance for cheaper price. At least it was better then the standard 500. We looked at them before the Abarth hit the US. The sonic was just a better deal.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by MikeSVX

I thought they where pricy for what you got. How much you get it for? Thought the FR-S was better bang for the buck. Didn't look too into it, but thought the sonic was equal preformance for cheaper price. At least it was better then the standard 500. We looked at them before the Abarth hit the US. The sonic was just a better deal.

Sonic doesnt have the cool factor.

[yzrider58]

Originally Posted by motorhead

Sonic doesnt have the cool factor.

And a Fiat has a cool factor?

[SPARTAN sui]

They're both pretty interesting looking small cars. I think I would have a hard time choosing between the two.

[Silverlsinva]

I didn't park my truck I Traded it and I got the car for 20k about 3500 off they gave me 26 for my truck so I ended up pretty good in the deal. And Brian making comments about small cars and owning them being gay is quite offensive even if u were making a joke some people might have a lil problem with it. Well ill have pics up later today.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by yzrider58

And a Fiat has a cool factor?

Far more than a Sonic. Far less than a ZL1. I would buy a focus ST over a sonic or Abarth if I I had the misfortune to have to drive a car like that.

[Silverlsinva]

here and some pics for those interested.

[Silverlsinva]

some more

[Silverlsinva]

Last one ill try and get a exhaust vid up later.

[scottc]

Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

My truck was killing me in gas mileage so I was browsing cars and ive always liked the Abarth and decided to test drive and see if I could swing it. Well I got a great amazing deal and So now im a new owner and I love it its very peppy and the short ratio gearing makes shifting often and fun. Ill try and get pics up tomorrow depends on my camera battery getting charged. It handles well but winds do move it a bit on the highway. Ill be saving atleast 150 month on gas compared to my truck.

Congrats on the car...a very cool small car for sure. Everyone has an opinion, just don't get caught up in it. It's your car, your choice so if your happy that's really all that matters. Once again, very nice car.

[Mr pogo]

looks nice and great color.
some tint would set it off imo.

[midnighter]

Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

I didn't park my truck I Traded it and I got the car for 20k about 3500 off they gave me 26 for my truck so I ended up pretty good in the deal. And Brian making comments about small cars and owning them being gay is quite offensive even if u were making a joke some people might have a lil problem with it. Well ill have pics up later today.

Oh, then if you traded the truck in that makes sense. My friend got a black Fiat 500 with gunmetal wheels, red break calipers like yours, and white side banners that say Abarth. It looks pretty cool.