New Daily Driver has arrived....2013 FIAT Abarth

Econ · 02-19-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Soooo cute

*handsome

his name is Napoleon.

kenchan · 02-19-2013, 09:48 PM

naw, that's a cute car. in a good way.

6MT · 02-19-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

*handsome

his name is Napoleon.

Huh?

a car that cute is not a male!

Econ · 02-19-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Huh?

a car that cute is not a male!

haha - it's not cute.

all of my cars have been chicks. this one can be a bro.

6MT · 02-19-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

haha - it's not cute.

all of my cars have been chicks. this one can be a bro.

A Jeep Liberty a chick?

Dude...you need help!

Econ · 02-19-2013, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

A Jeep Liberty a chick?

Dude...you need help!

Liberty doesn't count. Only had that "truck" for 40 days.

6MT · 02-19-2013, 11:12 PM

Ok, you're off the hook. But I still think the Fiat is a chick.

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-20-2013, 07:37 AM

Thanks for the interior pic. Good quality interior. Those pedals look extremely well placed. Seat bed seems like it has just the right amount of hug... But it looks like shifting may be tedious over long periods of time. Seat rides kinda high and the armrest is really small. Lots of air between driver and shifter... The positive though is the shifter is angled so it may provide relief from the awkward center design by possibly giving you positive grip on the shift.

Econ · 02-20-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Thanks for the interior pic. Good quality interior. Those pedals look extremely well placed. Seat bed seems like it has just the right amount of hug... But it looks like shifting may be tedious over long periods of time. Seat rides kinda high and the armrest is really small. Lots of air between driver and shifter... The positive though is the shifter is angled so it may provide relief from the awkward center design by possibly giving you positive grip on the shift.

Yea pedal placement is ideal. A couple things I don't like however, my right knee rubs up against the shifter column and gets irritated on longer rides. Also, as you mentioned, the armrest is very small and doesnt provide much support. Other than that, its a comfy ride. Suspension absorbs a lot.

The clutch is also the lightest I have ever driven. You can barely feel it, which I imagine would make it difficult for newer drivers. I have a c5 z06, and I must say, it would be easier to teach someone how to drive the z06 vs the abarth.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-20-2013, 12:22 PM

Thanks Econ. Now I know I'm not teh ghey for wanting one of these. I think they look like a crap load of fun.
Now all you need is that model in the Charlie Sheen commercial.

DR_ · 02-20-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Thanks Econ. Now I know I'm not teh ghey for wanting one of these. I think they look like a crap load of fun.
Now all you need is that model in the Charlie Sheen commercial.

Hate to break it to you but you're a flaming ghey for wanting one.

This is right up there with the Bettle Turbo on the ghey scale.

m4a1mustang · 02-20-2013, 02:06 PM

Sounds like someone isn't comfortable with their sexuality.

ZMan8 · 02-20-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sounds like someone isn't comfortable with their sexuality.

Awesome new car op. I want one as well!

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ZCarMan · 02-20-2013, 03:24 PM

Congratulations on the Abarth. I bought one when they first came out last year for my Wife and we both love it. Its a blast to throw around and it has a stock exhaust that just sounds great. My Wife tracked an Abarth as part of the new owners package track event you get and loved it. Enjoy!

This our 2012 Abarth, the Z and the Jag.

bdavis89 · 02-20-2013, 03:39 PM

Cute, but like the Mini they just seem expensive for what you're getting. Then I remember how much I spent on my own little two seater

02-19-2013, 11:12 PM	#22 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1790	Ok, you're off the hook. But I still think the Fiat is a chick. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

02-20-2013, 02:06 PM	#27 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sounds like someone isn't comfortable with their sexuality. ZCarMan and kenchan like this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-20-2013, 03:24 PM	#29 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Congratulations on the Abarth. I bought one when they first came out last year for my Wife and we both love it. Its a blast to throw around and it has a stock exhaust that just sounds great. My Wife tracked an Abarth as part of the new owners package track event you get and loved it. Enjoy! This our 2012 Abarth, the Z and the Jag. m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes Last edited by ZCarMan; 02-20-2013 at 03:30 PM.

02-20-2013, 03:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Cute, but like the Mini they just seem expensive for what you're getting. Then I remember how much I spent on my own little two seater __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

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02-19-2013, 09:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	naw, that's a cute car. in a good way.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Thanks for the interior pic. Good quality interior. Those pedals look extremely well placed. Seat bed seems like it has just the right amount of hug... But it looks like shifting may be tedious over long periods of time. Seat rides kinda high and the armrest is really small. Lots of air between driver and shifter... The positive though is the shifter is angled so it may provide relief from the awkward center design by possibly giving you positive grip on the shift.

02-20-2013, 12:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Thanks Econ. Now I know I'm not teh ghey for wanting one of these. I think they look like a crap load of fun. Now all you need is that model in the Charlie Sheen commercial.