Review | 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth | Disgruntled Motoring

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  • @WLDORPFELD
    @WLDORPFELD 6 років тому +725

    Okay, I'm seventy one years old. Throughout my twenties until I was married, I drove sports cars. Triumph TR4, MGBGT, the 1st Datsun 240Z in the Buffalo, NY area, a Saab Sonnet. Then I got married and went into business, utility vans & pickup trucks. Recently I decided I no longer needed a pickup. Jay Leno said you can't drive a Fiat 500 Abarth without a smile on your face, and one of friends has a Mini Cooper S. I found the Mini is to low to the ground for an old guy 6' 1" and 250#. I didn't think I'd ever what an automatic in a sports car, but the 6 speed auto is great for an old guy with an arthritic left knee. I absolutely love my Fiat 500 Abarth, with it's real red leather buckets. No fake bonded leather. Everyone comments on how comfortable and roomy it is. At 71 driving is fun again! I'm going on vacation to Maine, I'll take all the back roads. VROOM, VROOM!

    • @scotianbank
      @scotianbank 6 років тому +26

      Wow, I hope you had a blast!

    • @bongodave13
      @bongodave13 6 років тому +22

      You've definitely had some fun cars. I'm an older guy, too, and used to drive a 280Z. I now have a Fiesta ST, and yes, driving is fun again. Hot hatches are where it's at for me.

    • @RivetGardener
      @RivetGardener 5 років тому +13

      Heck yeah! My wife calls mine "the Zoomie car". Rock on Abarth Brother!

    • @jed9339
      @jed9339 5 років тому +4

      Hope you have a nice time driving it!

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 5 років тому +4

      Im buying one because.. with my '97 Toyota 4runner being the unreal reliable vehicle it is (sold a tracker v6 fun truck), I've decided I need something for fun!✔️

  • @wickytbh
    @wickytbh 3 роки тому +57

    I genuinely wonder if anyone is going to see this comment, 5 years after this video was made. I had a 2013 Abarth in black with red accents. I traded it in for a 2018 Kia Stinger, a car far quicker, far more comfortable, far more features and far more practicality. I've owned the 3.3L v6 Stinger for 3 years and I miss my Abarth every day. That exhilarating exhaust note on the Abarth is one of a kind.

    • @vinanoir
      @vinanoir 3 роки тому +4

      yup...the "most smiles per mile" of any car!

    • @thoughtsauce7225
      @thoughtsauce7225 3 роки тому +6

      I saw your comment. Old video but I’ve been wanting this car for 4 years and finally got one last month.

    • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46
      @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46 2 роки тому

      @@thoughtsauce7225 i will literally drive mine go the ground lol almost love it more than my r1!!

    • @citrusjuicebox
      @citrusjuicebox Рік тому

      My biggest hesitation towards trading up to a Type R is losing that charming roughness the Abarth has, and your experience seems to sum that up well. If I can find the space or the time, I guess it's best to keep the Abarth as well?

    • @RobMoses
      @RobMoses 9 місяців тому

      Still go the car? @@thoughtsauce7225

  • @kenshinmoriame3624
    @kenshinmoriame3624 8 років тому +475

    I really love how this channel shows the under body of the cars and then discusses the mechanics of the suspension , sway bars, control arms, exhaust, header, etc.
    No other car show that I watch puts the car(s) on a lift, show it off, and discuss what makes it handles oh so great (or oh so like shit, lol).

    • @joshs9066
      @joshs9066 8 років тому +17

      I agree. That combined with their humor are the main reasons I'm subscribed and always keep coming back.

    • @ninonucaro8539
      @ninonucaro8539 7 років тому

      kenshin moriame yes meanwhile instead of being subjective, they laugh or make jokes about some cars, I am sure the mechanics wife, when he got one, looks like a train, wouldn't it ugly to laugh about????? More serious. Or let me know which car you drive, and I make a test about.

    • @bcuz8998
      @bcuz8998 7 років тому

      I'm grateful af they do that

    • @Darksyne
      @Darksyne 6 років тому +3

      Engineering Explained Kinda showed the suspension components in depth by removing the wheels back when he did car reviews a couple of years ago. Not sure why he stopped him and Savagegeese were the most informative car reviewers.

    • @mikebagwell8229
      @mikebagwell8229 5 років тому +1

      Butt crack

  • @powerspec88
    @powerspec88 3 роки тому +44

    I bought my 2013 500 Abarth new 7 years ago, I still own it to this day and have over 100k miles. I will keep this car for the rest of my life. I love it!

    • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109
      @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109 3 роки тому +5

      Same friend! Cheers

    • @Speedysnail9999
      @Speedysnail9999 Рік тому

      Do you still own it today? How has ownership been, and what has been replaced?

    • @powerspec88
      @powerspec88 Рік тому +1

      @@Speedysnail9999 Still own it. 140k miles and just both back wheel bearings.

    • @ikonuk
      @ikonuk Рік тому

      ​@@powerspec88I have a friend who owns one and currently selling it. I'm very tempted. I used to have a fiat coupe 20v turbo and loved it.

    • @sbinnala
      @sbinnala 9 місяців тому

      I have had mine since 2019! The only dumb thing it does is hiccup at 5500 rpm in 2nd. I was tuned and it went away, but went to stock when the tune went to shit.

  • @MaliciousSRT
    @MaliciousSRT 8 років тому +226

    Ive been driving a 2015 Abarth for a year. Its loud, and fun - nothing else.

    • @steevemccloud5841
      @steevemccloud5841 8 років тому +68

      That's all you need

    • @panamera53
      @panamera53 7 років тому +2

      +Lee L How it's it on reliability?

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 7 років тому +34

      In 2 years nothing wrong with it, just oil changes. And I drive the snot out of it LOL

    • @n1njagoph3r75
      @n1njagoph3r75 7 років тому +2

      You still loving this car? I was about to buy a 2015 with 20k miles on it for a great deal

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 7 років тому +10

      Funny you should ask, it goes in for warranty work on Thursday. It developed a small coolant leak, which lowered the coolant level and ruined the auxiliary water pump which starts running after the engine is turned off to keep the turbo cool. Replacing coolant overflow tank (that leaked) and that pump under warranty.

  • @lindahpham7395
    @lindahpham7395 6 років тому +72

    Exactly why I love fiat. They don't follow the crowd.

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf 5 років тому +13

      If you go to Europe, Italy especially, you'll realize that Fiats are like the local small domestic car. They aren't that unique, if at all, and have plenty of other models, which are just as mainstream. They are somewhat rare and unique here, but Fiats, Alfa Romeos, Lancias, etc... are a dime a dozen over there.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 4 роки тому +4

      Everybody's frantically chasing that reliability. Not Fiat.

    • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109
      @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109 4 роки тому +6

      @@Dowlphin um ever worked on one? I havent needed to in 120k miles in my abarth... People who actually own the car in reality like them for a reason... Maybe stop listening to the internet so much and get some hands on experience... Maybe youll be taken more seriously

    • @lindahpham7395
      @lindahpham7395 3 роки тому +2

      I know its a popular car in Europe but comparing it to other cars on the global market, I still prefer the fiats exterior and interior design.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 3 роки тому

      @@lindahpham7395 I am actually surprised how in my backwater city here and around it I see so many of these Abarth Fiat 500s. (Unless there's a regular, non-Abarth sporty trim level of it that has the same looks. But still surprising.)

  • @ThisIsTheTruth34
    @ThisIsTheTruth34 7 років тому +10

    Savagegeese! I went and pulled this trigger this morning and got a 2017 Abarth and love it! Thanks for the awesome reviews and keep doing you dude!

  • @CanuckWatchFriend
    @CanuckWatchFriend 8 років тому +25

    I had the 1st model year for North America, 2012 and absolutely loved every second of ownership. So much personality in such a small package. I ran Eibach Sportline springs, and along with tinted windows it looked fantastic. Black w/ red stripes and a red leather interior. Never had a single issue with it the 30,000km and 2 years of ownership. I needed a larger vehicle for work, if it weren't for that I would still have her today.

  • @Mahgwa
    @Mahgwa 7 років тому +5

    I don't know how you consistently put out such high quality productions, but your videos are by far the best I've ever seen on UA-cam. Well done and please keep it up.

  • @rekleif
    @rekleif 8 місяців тому +1

    It's fun to re watch these old episodes which I religiously watched as soon as I found out about it. Strange that you guys have been, in some small way, part of my life with a viewing habit for 8 years already. I still miss turbowski sometimes but you have become the best car reviewer on this platform. I bet there were times you wanted to quit or doubted if this UA-cam thing would really work out but look in the comments, it's non stop; you are the best car journalists on You Tube, best, best and as you proved with your review of the Civic Type R, if you can get emotions captured so that we see the joy, or disgust, people will respond because the emotions are real, but to actually film that in such a beautiful way is not easy. Takes probably lots of hours to edit that so we the audience "gets it". Mad respect Mark, you are a rare breed. May God bless you richly for all the joy you have given me these past 8 years.

  • @cloudhidden1196
    @cloudhidden1196 6 років тому +25

    @7:27 "It's surprising this even works." That should be Fiat's corporate motto.

  • @adhithyasodhi3203
    @adhithyasodhi3203 3 роки тому +11

    Only car I've ever had that made me feel happy every single time I drove it

  • @felixorlando1263
    @felixorlando1263 8 років тому +28

    Bought a used 2012 500 Sport 5 speed with 35000 miles on clock.
    Its been over a year since purchase. Now have 47000 miles on it. Have averaged 34 mpg all year.
    Handles like a go kart, plenty fast for me- remember this is not the Abarth.
    No reliability issues.
    My wife just bought a demo 2015 500L Trekking, fully loaded. She loves it.

    • @buildmorefarms1007
      @buildmorefarms1007 6 років тому

      Still no issues with your fiats? I bought one.

    • @superbford
      @superbford 5 років тому +1

      The Abarth engine tends to be more reliable than the regular 500 engine.

    • @Angela-yn3fc
      @Angela-yn3fc 5 років тому

      @@superbford That's what car salesmen have been telling me too.

  • @MikeFetusso
    @MikeFetusso 8 років тому +3

    What an in-depth and utterly enjoyable review, expertly and superbly produced, professionally edited, and at the same time super insightful. After seeing your unbiased and sincere reviews, anyone considering buying any of your reviewed cars knows exactly what they're getting into. You are going places, big time. Thumbs up! P.S. I live in a country far away and I am very happy to share your work with all my friends who are car enthusiasts.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому

      +Mihai Scortea Thanks, glad you are enjoying these videos and they are not just a total waste of time. It's always funny to me that people far and away find them and like them.

  • @nowphoenix
    @nowphoenix 8 років тому +7

    Easily the best review I've seen on the Abarth, to date. I own a 2013 (car #23 over a lifetime) and despite its flaws it's easily the most fun car I've owned. Eclipses 2 Miatas, a 280ZX and an 1st gen Jetta GLI. Thanks for keeping it real and doing a proper review. Oy vey to that yellow color tho...

  • @shmmebeat
    @shmmebeat 5 років тому +4

    The brutal honesty is absolutely appreciated! And like mentioned below, the under-body shots are a nice touch in the video.

  • @ICcreepers
    @ICcreepers 8 років тому +147

    Well im nor surprised... Definitely this car isnt made for the american market. Just like any hatchback tbh. We europeans on the other hand love small cars and alot of people buy abarth since its so small yet powerful.

    • @mzondi1970
      @mzondi1970 8 років тому +10

      Shouldn't generalize, I'm American and love hates lol. Would love to have this car

    • @ICcreepers
      @ICcreepers 8 років тому +8

      +mzondi1970 Oh I apologize if I came out rude. I was talking about the general american market where hatchbacks and small cars seem to be a minority :)

    • @mzondi1970
      @mzondi1970 8 років тому +4

      +ICcreepers I own 2 honda hatches and in integra. I'm considering the Abarth. oh yeah I'm 46. never owned a manual Trans. I would love to come to Europe there are so many hatches that we can't get here that I want to drive

    • @wickedspank
      @wickedspank 8 років тому +15

      I absolutely HATE that hatches aren't sold much here. :( I LOVE hatchbacks. Whenever the wife and I visit her family in Germany I spend the whole time admiring and taking pictures of all the Renault and Peugeots and even Honda Civic hatches that they don't sell here (which I REALLY hate) and the VWs like the new Sciroccos. Then I go home and dream about moving there JUST so I can have access to all the awesome hatchbacks!! Do hatchbacks REALLY sell that poorly in America? :/

    • @ombra306
      @ombra306 8 років тому +3

      che cazzo dici?

  • @elnyoutube123
    @elnyoutube123 6 років тому +74

    I hate when people say the exhaust is what makes the Abarth sound good. Yes, it helps, but the reason it sounds good is because the engine itself sounds brilliant. If you put an Abarth exhaust on any other car it wouldn't sound as good. The Fiat 500 has the best sounding 4 cylinder engine ever made. Abarth or not.

    • @Mantenner
      @Mantenner 6 років тому +6

      Not entirely true. Most engines sound exactly the same without an exhaust, the header design, length and shape as well as the exhaust design govern the sound of a vehicle, almost exclusively.

    • @dejan.
      @dejan. 6 років тому +7

      You haven’t heard my 4AGE 20v at high RPM... but I’m watching this video because I’m interested in an Abarth. I also have the best exhaust system to come out of Japan for my engine so that probably helps the sound.

    • @AldGregg
      @AldGregg 6 років тому +2

      @@dejan. I have the 595 competzione and it is so good. Best on mountain roads. Get one you will love it.

    • @BoopSnoot
      @BoopSnoot 5 років тому +3

      @@Mantenner The cam profile (how much overlap), cylinder bore, and number of cylinders plays a huge role too.

    • @whathappenswhen4767
      @whathappenswhen4767 5 років тому +1

      Its not necessarily the engine that sounds good. Its the fact that is straight pipe. If you straight pipe a prius, it would sound almost the same. (straight piping is when you get rid of the catalytic converter which is responsible of cleaning the toxins and silencing the engine)

  • @steevemccloud5841
    @steevemccloud5841 8 років тому +6

    I have an Abarth and I think you brought up some really valid points. For me, it's the craziness that you mentioned that makes the car. Abarth has always been known for their weird creations, and I think the 500 Abarth follows suit. Great review!

  • @5CYL_BTLSHIP
    @5CYL_BTLSHIP 8 років тому +33

    Great review. Bought my 2015 Abarth back in November and I love it. Thing is an absolute blast to drive. It's got its funky quarks, but that's what makes it fun and gives it personality. I couldn't be happier with my choice in buying this little pet mouse on wheels

  • @chuckvt5196
    @chuckvt5196 8 років тому +35

    Honestly, this is the best and most honest review of the Abarth I have seen. I owned a 2013 Abarth for a year and a half and it was the most fun car to drive I have ever had...even better than my Miata. For two people it was fine and, as you said, with the back seats down there is enough space to bring what you want. As you stated, Abarth owners love their cars, even if they have problems. I never had a check engine light come on. I did fine however, in the cold climate of Vermont, the rubber bushings in the suspension would harden up until they were like a rock, and every time you hit a bump, your teeth would rattle. I had to have them replaced twice, as they cannot handle extreme cold without hardening up. Chryslers do not have that issue, so I am not sure why they could not make one that wasn't temperature sensitive. I also had to have the lower steering shaft replaced. None of the work cost me a dime, as all were covered by the warranty. Ultimately, I only sold it because in the deep snow here in the Northeast, it sucked, as you would expect on a car that rides so low to the ground. But with all that, I still loved it. Just a short drive with that incredible exhaust note permeating the cabin has a narcotic effect. I still miss it, and if I lived in a warmer part of the country, no doubt I would still have it!

    • @buildmorefarms1007
      @buildmorefarms1007 6 років тому

      So far mine is good in snow less than 3 "..I also live in northeast

    • @hugoballs
      @hugoballs 6 років тому

      i own both a Miata and a '13 Abarth...you've been drinking too much fiat koolaid if you think the abarth is more fun than the miata. Only thing the abarth is good at is straight line speed. otherwise it handles like crap and rides worst. The only reason i still have the abarth is the ridiculous depreciation, otherwise it would have been gone after the first yr.

    • @buildmorefarms1007
      @buildmorefarms1007 6 років тому +2

      Hugo, you obviously have never owned an Abarth. They are incredibly fun! Handling is great! Sound is amazing!!!

    • @hugoballs
      @hugoballs 6 років тому

      It's that obvious huh? go back and re-read my comment.

    • @ianwyatt1849
      @ianwyatt1849 6 років тому +7

      To each their own, Hugo. You should come to understand that not all people feel exactly the same way you do. You enjoy the Miata better, and he enjoys the fiat more. End of story. Don't try to discredit him because they don't line up with your own OPINIONS.

  • @philldwyer5221
    @philldwyer5221 6 років тому +5

    I absolutely love your description of this car. It does what it says on says on the tin. Wow, what a sound from such a small engine. Luv it.🔥🔥🔥

  • @Angusrather
    @Angusrather 7 років тому +14

    I am moving onto my second Abarth, I will say one thing to any current owners or future owners, don't just floor the throttle, the turbo needs time to catch up as there is a small amount of lag. Let the turbo begin to boost and then ease the throttle in, in addition if you change gear during this process you get some incredible back fire. Lastly, stick the Record Monza exhaust on this car, you will not be disappointed. (Current 2015 595 Turismo, Future 2017 595 Competizione)

    • @super117knight
      @super117knight 6 років тому

      nice tip

    • @BrodeyDoverosx
      @BrodeyDoverosx 6 років тому

      1. This is the multiair engine. 2. This has a gt1446
      3. What? You don’t have to let anything catch up???

  • @brianach1817
    @brianach1817 7 років тому +1

    Probably the best all-around car review I have ever seen, and that is saying a lot. You answered a lot of questions I had, from cargo capacity to understeer capacity, to the meaning of fun in a car. Kudos to you, I have watched probably thousands of "reviews" over the years and you nailed the right balance between information, expertise, mechanical know-how, and driving impressions.
    One thing though, the pronunciation:
    Italians, tend to say "eh-BART,' " while others pronounce the name "AH'-bart," accenting the first syllable.
    It's definitely not "A-Barth"

  • @subjer0
    @subjer0 8 років тому +51

    @11:01 Wearing a Honda Racing Jacket while reviewing a fiat Abarth lol

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo 7 років тому +9

      Haha, Honda missed a trick by not selling Fit Si...

  • @pmazzotta
    @pmazzotta 8 років тому

    I really enjoy watching your reviews. This is my first UA-cam comment ever- I took this time to acknowledge your credibility and the wonderful, entertaining and informative job that you do at reviewing and editing. Please keep doing what you're doing.

  • @hks071
    @hks071 4 роки тому +6

    I had the fiat 500 from 2014 to 2019, from 15000km to 105000km without any mechanical issues, battery needed replaced, brake pads and tyres, that's it

    • @mike6207
      @mike6207 4 роки тому +1

      That’s the year the abarth had a slightly better turbo. It’s a great little car I’m getting mine this week

  • @CantillohhCantillo
    @CantillohhCantillo 8 років тому +1

    You are providing such high quality content and so few subscribers in comparison to other channels like TopGear for example, who are only pumping out stupid drag race comparisons that no one cares about, because you can also just compare the 0-62 times against each other and you know the outcome. Please don't stop doing these videos because they are so well made that honesty speaking, I'm partly basing my decision to which car to buy in two months when my lease is going back on your videos.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому

      +CantillohhCantillo They will be made as long as we have cars to keep making them about. I think usually we enjoy making them and they are not made to increase numbers or to make money so it keeps things honest. Glad you enjoy it.

  • @buildmorefarms1007
    @buildmorefarms1007 8 років тому +17

    I actually love the Abarth. But Im a small car lover.

  • @SuperRedshark1
    @SuperRedshark1 5 років тому +3

    Great review, made me want one. Refreshing to watch a review done by knowledgeable even-handed people with a positive outlook and a novel approach e.g. when showing the underside which I've not seen and appreciated before.

  • @garygeer4685
    @garygeer4685 7 років тому +32

    Ugh... I'm always bewildered when I hear these reviews.
    They NEVER point out the #1 thing about the Abarth. It is simply the happiest car on the planet. You simply can't drive this thing without a huge goofy grin on your face.
    He picks on having to raise the seat to get the wheel in a useable position. I'm curious as to how tall he is. I'm a larger fellow, 6'3", 235lb, and it was a perfect, I mean PERFECT fit. And as for the boost audio... I wanted to experiment with this so I brought some Yo-Yo Ma, Metallica, Adele, and Pearl Jam. It was brilliant! Granted, most of the time one will just enjoy the burble of the exhaust, but if you're in traffic, you can enjoy your tunes--no problem.
    Bottom line, the 500 Abarth is a terrific, happy little car. And for the money, there simply is no way to beat it.

    • @rencaelum4396
      @rencaelum4396 6 років тому

      I'm 5ft 7 220 I'm a wide fellow is this thing comfortable?
      I'm looking into getting one because it's different than everything else.

    • @ChandlerCharityTV
      @ChandlerCharityTV 6 років тому +1

      @@rencaelum4396 I'm 5.7 250lb (Yes, a bit chubby) I didn't really have any problems in the one day I rented one. Beware though... Reliability is GOD AWFUL, don't go on long road trips in the mountains unless you'll have signal to call a tow truck.
      Its been proven, and isn't a myth. Stay safe and have fun!

    • @bronzewaffle2310
      @bronzewaffle2310 6 років тому +2

      Gary Geer I see someone didn’t watch the whole thing 🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @chocolatetampon4492
      @chocolatetampon4492 6 років тому

      @@ChandlerCharityTV thats hilarious because I just got back from a 1200 mile trip in mine with now 94k miles... Hmmm 🤔

    • @ChandlerCharityTV
      @ChandlerCharityTV 5 років тому

      @@chocolatetampon4492 I certainly hope it'd survive a 1,200 Mile road trip with less than 100k miles logged.
      100k is just the breaking in point for most cars (Non-American or Italian)
      Give me a status update at 150k, seriously.

  • @charkswitlazers
    @charkswitlazers 7 років тому +2

    I love how thorough the reviews here are. Keep em coming!

  • @silverboomerang
    @silverboomerang 8 років тому +3

    How have I never seen these reviews before, they're fantastic... Very well done, good sir. 😀

  • @oNAGAo
    @oNAGAo 8 років тому +2

    I've had 30,000 miles and 3 track days on my Abarth and haven't had a single issue. This car is incredible.

  • @brandonobaza8610
    @brandonobaza8610 8 років тому +20

    It takes 5w-40 "ole" and remember to watch out for "day-bree" kicking up into your intercoolers.

  • @sailingspark9748
    @sailingspark9748 4 місяці тому +2

    I have a 2012, so I am a little late to this video. Owned it for 6 years now with only 25,000 miles on it. As somebody who has owned an original 850 Spider, 128 Sedan and 3P, and more 124 spider than would be healthy to mention, one thing that irritates me is how everyone gets the seating position wrong on the 500. You do not sit upright and high so you can see in traffic or so the car feels more substantial. No, you sit upright and high because it is a small car and that is the only way to fit 4 seats in a vehicle with a 90" wheelbase. In comparison, the Miata has a 90 inch wheelbase, there is no way in hell to fit 4 people inside the wheels with the seating position as laid back as it is in that sports car.
    It's all about packaging. If you want to fit 10 pounds of shit into a 5 pound bag, you need to make sure it is a very tall bag.

  • @SpudEater
    @SpudEater 6 років тому +6

    I just got an abarth, 2013 with an intake, catless downpipe, short shifter, lowered on coilovers, and a tune..I'll tell ya what this little shit gets up and goes. I enjoy this more than my WRX and I got it for it's awesome fuel economy lol

  • @thismytribe8312
    @thismytribe8312 5 років тому +1

    GREAT review. I bought a used 2013 about 3 years ago and have loved it. It's quirky AF, but I've accepted them all. I drove from San Francisco to LA every other weekend for a year (~5hrs each way) and never felt beat up at the end of the drive. A couple of stops for gas (lead foot), zipped past everyone on the Grapevine, and stood out in image-obsessed LA with my murdered out disco rollerskate that always made bros heads turn anytime they heard the exhaust note. Recently moved to Denver and on a (self) dare, drove the 18hr distance in one shot, only stopping for gas. Wouldn't advise that, but still wasn't destroyed getting out of the car and back at it the next day. Those seats!! I love this car. Anytime I get the itch to move onto the next (this is car #23 in my life) I can never find anything that quite matches the fun, despite all the quirks. And it's been insanely reliable, so stay it shall. May reflash and chip it to 180hp. Otherwise, still really happy with it.

  • @TITANSofTheEARTH
    @TITANSofTheEARTH 8 років тому +50

    Driving an abarth is Go-cart-fun every time. I love mine.
    And it s much more an eye Catcher than a Golf or that all other 0815 tuned cars.
    Especially it s sound.
    Reaction
    ... oh a fiat500 *girl car*...wait it looks cooler... ffffffffffrrrrrrrrrrmmm .... rear lights...and be bye.
    thats abarth ;)

    • @SurfMastery-kz6je
      @SurfMastery-kz6je 5 років тому

      I am guilty of this exact reaction haha. Now I'm looking to buy one.

    • @alexander1055
      @alexander1055 5 років тому

      maybe in the US, in europe its a joke, for the money anyway

  • @AimLikeAstra
    @AimLikeAstra 8 років тому +14

    I work for FIAT. So on the "EU Model" it uses a 10W50 Oil. Also the EU model has a muffler. invest some money in the 2 optional exhaust Systems. (worth every cent)

    • @hugolafhugolaf
      @hugolafhugolaf 5 років тому +4

      The European model has the T-Jet engine, not the Multi-air, and will thus rev quite a bit higher.

    • @CostarreraGT_the_allknowing
      @CostarreraGT_the_allknowing 5 років тому +1

      Euro model is T-Jet, hence why it can use thicker oil than multiair.

    • @bomfunk77
      @bomfunk77 5 років тому +2

      Tjet engine is a true twin cam engine, therefore can reliably make good power, unlike the multi air engine which has a pneumatic pump to operate valves.

  • @Enzucascorner
    @Enzucascorner 6 років тому +4

    I never comment on car reviews. But I loved this review. Excellent job.

  • @Tamarocker88
    @Tamarocker88 8 років тому

    Honestly, one of the best reviews of this car I've seen. Such depth and details, not afraid to offer criticisms where necessary while also praising its successes. I own a 2013 Abarth that I recently purchased and it's the most fun car I've ever owned. I learned how to drive stick specifically so that I could get out of my 2012 Scion tC and into my Abarth.

  • @tormodskoog9088
    @tormodskoog9088 4 роки тому +4

    I have 80K miles on my 2016. The only problem I've had was a bad 02 sensor. Very reliable so far.

  • @danielreigada1542
    @danielreigada1542 6 років тому +1

    I have a 2012 non-Abarth, regular Fiat 500. So far it has been very reliable. I had one warranty repair to fix a loose steering column and one recall for the clutch pedal.

  • @burkett1983
    @burkett1983 8 років тому +3

    Really enjoyed this... Glad you were able to see what us owners appreciate about the 500.

  • @JorgeCanovas
    @JorgeCanovas 8 років тому

    This account is so amusing. The name, the host, the info, everything... Shout out to y'all, man.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому

      +Jorge Canovas yo thanks hope you enjoy the sillyness

  • @TrojanRabbit521
    @TrojanRabbit521 3 роки тому +3

    Had 2012 Abarth until last summer when Covid dropped the price on used Alpha. Will admit the Alpha is better in every way but miss how the Fiat filled my senses and scampered through traffic. It was fun in every day driving with a few mods. The Alpha can only recreate that fun on super twisty road going at dangerous speeds. Proved adage driving slow car fast is better than fast car slow.

  • @rreichar1
    @rreichar1 8 років тому +1

    Most of the people that own one of these start adding electronic devices to improve engine performance. That resulted in lots of throwing codes. I sold my 2013 after 6 months. I loved most aspects of the car. I got tired of filling it with gas every day. I had a long commute and the Abarth made it fun. But on the way home the gas light would come on. I got 25mpg driving the snot out of it. The light came on with two gallons left in the tank. I had to fill it every day. Used ones are stupid cheap now so I am looking for one with the color and options I want. Great review.

  • @diegomorales4028
    @diegomorales4028 4 роки тому +3

    I am a simple guy, I see a Fiat 500 and I fall in love.

  • @zachhamlin1317
    @zachhamlin1317 7 років тому

    dude i love this channel, you guys are funny and knowledgable. i watch this and everyday driver and these are the only shows i need. keep it up guys..... Its the sarcastic tone and verbal irony that i love i think

  • @Scott-xh7wd
    @Scott-xh7wd 8 років тому +116

    You never mentioned the backfire during shifts. That's the best part!

    • @charliejoker79
      @charliejoker79 8 років тому +2

      +Scott P I would love that. It's like my VW GTI and it's DSG fart on upshift. #racecar

    • @Scott-xh7wd
      @Scott-xh7wd 8 років тому +1

      +Candice Juliano Shooting It's all about the #backfire

    • @HarryTwatter
      @HarryTwatter 8 років тому +33

      +Scott P @14:57 yeah, never mentioned...

    • @Scott-xh7wd
      @Scott-xh7wd 8 років тому

      +Wesley Green Ha, I blew it.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +9

      +Wesley Green Turbowski trolls his own artwork and productions.

  • @ivansakent
    @ivansakent 7 років тому +1

    Had mine just under 2 years and covered 19k and not one issue at all......I've not heard of any reliability issues either! Car has been superb

  • @easymemesniper
    @easymemesniper 8 років тому +106

    Fiat: fix it again, turbowski.

    • @Scott-xh7wd
      @Scott-xh7wd 8 років тому +5

      #LOL

    • @recheveste31
      @recheveste31 8 років тому +7

      Dale," Fix it again, Tony"
      -King of the Hill

    • @mertz313
      @mertz313 8 років тому +1

      Lmfao

    • @KON4444
      @KON4444 6 років тому +4

      Fabricata Industrialata Automibile Turin - for the record :)

    • @Eidrian111
      @Eidrian111 5 років тому

      KonmaN YNWA really? You couldn’t even search it in google to write it properly?

  • @patrickedwards6191
    @patrickedwards6191 8 років тому +2

    When Scott said "you left the light on on a dodge product"! 👌🏾👏🏾

  • @funkingitup1805
    @funkingitup1805 8 років тому +16

    This guy has a terrible left foot or the clutch is poorly setup. Look how he forcefully stomps the clutch to the firewall every time he shifts. He clearly has trouble finding where the clutch engages.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +2

      +funkingitup You don't need to find clutch engagement point during disengagement. Just press down, don't drag it.

    • @funkingitup1805
      @funkingitup1805 8 років тому +4

      savagegeese
      You don't need to, but why would you want to slam your leg back and forth when you could pivot your foot?

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +1

      +funkingitup There is no way to fully depress the clutch that way at least in my driving position.

    • @funkingitup1805
      @funkingitup1805 8 років тому +6

      savagegeese
      If you truly must push the pedal to the floor to disengage the clutch, than please excuse my comment. Out of dozens of manual transmission vehicles, I have never seen one that requires the clutch pedal to bottom out to disengage the clutch. If this is true of the Fiat, that is a ridiculous design.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +3

      +funkingitup There are plenty of designs that require complete depression to disengage clutch all the way. Plenty of clutch/trans issues from manufacturers that release TSBs about it warning customers to clutch to floor over years. As habit and safety, namely in a car I don't own always foot to floor. Does the Fiat require it as well? Unknown, not likely though, so lets just agree we both have points?

  • @vikd4292
    @vikd4292 8 років тому

    i love these in depth reviews, 6 minute reviews don't really give a real idea of how complex and intricicate these cars are...

  • @alexmoran731
    @alexmoran731 8 років тому +20

    I've always liked these Abarth 500s...I've considered one for my 60 plus mile daily commute.............but I really want an S2000 more! :)

    • @akrokdesign
      @akrokdesign 8 років тому +5

      +Alex Moran it's a hell of fun car. you should test drive one.

    • @alexmoran731
      @alexmoran731 8 років тому +1

      akrokdesign Browsing through your videos, I can tell it is alot of fun :)

    • @samcarthur
      @samcarthur 8 років тому +3

      As much as I'd love to have a S2000 I love my Abarth! :)

    • @buildmorefarms1007
      @buildmorefarms1007 6 років тому +1

      S2000s are old, beat...difficult to find one that hasnt been beaten.

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 5 років тому

      Alex Moran I drove a s2000 at my work and was shocked at how solid the front frame is. very nice boxed frame. revs nicely. fun car. probably slightly better than Abarth overall and a good investment

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone 2 місяці тому

    It's 2024 and you can buy the Abarth for a really good price! It's my son's first car and he loves it!!

  • @LegalizeTheft
    @LegalizeTheft 8 років тому +47

    He says the sound system is trash but when he showed his EQ settings, the bass, mids, and treble were all turned up. Don't do this! It's actually best to turn down the bass maybe -1 or -2, have the mids at 0, and turn the treble up +1 or +2. Thats a broad EQ that will almost always improve "clarity" of a stock sound system. Unless it's aftermarket and able to handle more power, you should always attempt to decrease the amount of bass because of distortion, and the highs turned up to overpower the sounds of exhaust and road noise. I highly doubt savage will see this but if anyone benefits from this, please spread the word if you hear a shitty sound system in a car. They probably just have their bass turned up all the way because the BASS BROH...

    • @wickedspank
      @wickedspank 8 років тому +9

      Very true! But, all in all, Beats audio is junk.

    • @shion6218
      @shion6218 8 років тому +1

      Agreed

    • @ZapCannon5
      @ZapCannon5 7 років тому +5

      My beautiful and amazing mistress it was actually a smart move, this car is pretty inexpensive so lots of younger people will be looking at it. And young people tend to adore Beats, so in a way Fiat knows their market. Hahaha

    • @Planetary13
      @Planetary13 7 років тому +1

      I bet he knows that. I read that opening up the tweeter grills and reversing the phase of the sub helps tremendously. Great video, I want one!

    • @MiikeyLawless
      @MiikeyLawless 5 років тому

      Beats is notoriously trash tbf. They add a lot of bass into their eq when in reality a flat response is usually best.

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog315 5 років тому +1

    Top two finalists for me were the abarth and the 2007 Miata. Could barely sleep trying to decide. In the end I went with the Miata mostly because of simplicity and holding its value better. I have a feeling I will always wonder if I should have went abarth. So much fun. I came from 17 years of the mini. People that hate on the abarth need to get in one.

  • @xTouragx
    @xTouragx 6 років тому +4

    I know this is one of your older videos but I had to comment..I earlier this year, traded in a 2015 Fiesta ST for a 2013 Abarth....Absolutely loved the Fiesta but I wanted a change...in terms of pure driving the Fiesta has it all over the Abarth...however what makes the car so good can also leave you a bit cold...it lacks a bit of personality like modern VW's...the Abarth..the minute you start it up makes you grin..the crack of that exhaust....the backfire on a downshift...and the car itself..got mine for about 10K USD...would never buy one new..used though..for sure. Thanks for your great video...car honestly hasn't changed much from 2013 to 2016.

  • @Musique61414
    @Musique61414 5 років тому

    These are extremely underrated, especially in a world of 0-60 stats, and journalist know it alls. It's the sum of it's parts that convinced me that it's a better smiles per mile option than almost anything available out there.

  • @andreaquino1114
    @andreaquino1114 8 років тому +8

    Put K&N airfliter to replace my stock, best highway mileage 5.5/100 km, last year was 6.3/100km

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 4 роки тому +2

      The red-painted brake calipers create pixie dust deposits on the wheels.

  • @timothymorrison6829
    @timothymorrison6829 8 років тому +1

    Most reviews that you see are sales presentations. Either the reviewer is selling themselves or they are a factory mouthpiece. This video seems more like a talk with a family member - you know, when the BS stops and honest communication starts. His comment about a manufacturer not needing to to have everything perfect is valid. Great review that brings out the reasons why the car does or does not work.

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +1

      You hit the nail on the head, we are here to talk about cars from an owners perspective or someone who actually is interested in them beyond the sales pitch. Glad you saw the honesty in this video.

  • @lamplighter5545
    @lamplighter5545 6 років тому +4

    I've had mine for 3 1/2 years. Check Engine Light warnings = 0.

  • @AutistCat
    @AutistCat 5 років тому +1

    This is one of the best looking cars I've ever seen and I don't understand how it's being presented here. Same in many other reviews. This is the coolest thing on the road in fucking years.

  • @GRSEMETROMALL
    @GRSEMETROMALL 7 років тому +6

    My 2002 Mini doesn't sound as good, even with the aftermarket exhaust, but it will walk it all day.

    • @1970borntorun
      @1970borntorun 4 роки тому +5

      And your Mini doesn't have HALF the Soul and Italian Charm either ;)

    • @GRSEMETROMALL
      @GRSEMETROMALL 4 роки тому +3

      @@1970borntorun did you say something from WAY BACK THERE?

  • @Fitforacting
    @Fitforacting 6 років тому

    As good as any channel on UA-cam with that intro with the drone and slo mo. Great job

  • @nunyabuzinezz6660
    @nunyabuzinezz6660 8 років тому +5

    I have a 2013 Abarth. Your assessment of this vehicle is spot on. It does however confuse me that they even put a back seat into this vehicle. They should have made this car a two seater and put a spare tire mount into the back. That would have been far more practical for this car.

    • @christianjforbes
      @christianjforbes 8 років тому +4

      Nunya Buzinezz I took my rear seat out and it changed it for the better. with a socket set and a torx set I had the rears out in just a few min. it's the best mod to do to this car. now I can fit 2 guitar amps and 3 guitars without issue.

    • @buildmorefarms1007
      @buildmorefarms1007 7 років тому +2

      Less weight too.

    • @acchaladka
      @acchaladka 7 років тому +1

      Christian Forbes Are there kits available to make it a covered storage area and/or carry a spare tire? I’m thinking of buying a 2013 to mod it but I live in Montreal and despite garaging it I will have some snow & cold issues. Alternative is new GTI or NC Miata.

    • @adamw757
      @adamw757 6 років тому +1

      Take the doors off...!

    • @edwardleslie3423
      @edwardleslie3423 6 років тому

      there is a spare tire kit available from fiat, you'll have to drill 4 holes in the trunk area and the tire goes under the car.

  • @johnfinch8173
    @johnfinch8173 6 років тому +3

    And now for something different but much the same! I had a 2005 Fiat Punto Abarth 1.8 litre 16v 5 spd pumping out a whopping 130ps. As an automotive engineer I decided to do my magic on the engine and soon found out that Fiat had used the Hitachi MPI self learning ECU in the thing that was not flashable, reprogrammable and not piggy-backable. The only aftermarket go-fast goodies was a set of very expensive camshafts from Italy and a seriously expensive stainless steel go fast exhaust also from Italy. What was I to do? I picked up a practically brand new engine and transmission for nothing from a friend of mine. Once I stripped the engine down and taken the deck height measurement I decided to develop a stroker kit to increase the capacity from 1747cc to 1956cc. I used a Fiat 1.9 JTD diesel crankshaft and uprated Alfa 2.0 litre TS clutch assembly and a 1mm oversize set of pistons with a static compression ratio of 10.6:1. The rotational bits were balanced as was the piston and rod sets to half a gram of each other. The standard cranks stroke was 82.7mm and the JTD crank was 90.4mm. I had to order a set of custom H-beam connecting rods from Australia (a third the price of here in the UK) and had the head porting cleaned up, combustion bowls optimised and the intake and exhaust ports gasket matched. I got around the fueling by changing the injectors and ran a return line back to the fuel tank with an external adjustable fuel pressure regulator bypassing the regulator in the fuel tank. After the engine was run in the vehicle as dynoed and corrected hp at the crank was a smudgen under 160hp. So how does it go? Lets just say that my Fiat has enough grunt to hit the rev limiter in 5th gear which is 140mph on the speedo but the real fun is in the midrange where there is an abundance of torque. The bottom line is that the vehicle slays the Fiat 500 Abarth until it maxes out at 140. My little vehicle give me the grin factor everywhere I drive and is a true sleeper. Oh! The engine check light has never come on! A pity you're not In the Scottish Highlands to take an enjoyable test drive. I enjoy tour review style by the way!

  • @boomerdiorama
    @boomerdiorama 6 років тому +1

    I bought one of these cars and don`t care-a-less how reliable it is. It is easy to work on if you care to wrench it. I have also owned the same tool box for forty years anyway. . . .Lol.
    I forgot to add: It`s the funnest car I have ever driven [for the money].

  • @GoatyHerps
    @GoatyHerps 5 років тому +12

    Man that car is sexy in yellow.

  • @Eaglevisiontsi
    @Eaglevisiontsi 5 років тому +1

    Great video, but you really get to love the driving position, ride hight and the quirks of the interior. I always tell people how bad the plastics are and how everything breaks...and everything is broken...but the drive is just so much fun with the exhaust note and the sunroof open...I love this car every rime I get in it

  • @randomviewmonitor
    @randomviewmonitor 8 років тому +5

    The Bose sound system was amazing! I wonder why they switched to Beats.

  • @institorisinstitoris959
    @institorisinstitoris959 5 років тому

    I'd just like to point out that this car is not designed for US market at all. You guys like big cars, cars that you consider normal sized cars are considered big cars in Europe. So to understand this car's size and design you should stand beside original 500 nicknamed "Topolino" which was cheap transportation for poor Italians and Europeans after the war. So the new 500 is a romantic reincarnation of very popular car. Second reason - have you ever been in Italy? Those streets are sooo narrow and parking lots are very difficult to find and pretty small so this type of cars is very practical. Of course, it's not just Italy but many other cities in Europe. Btw, I was a passenger in a rear seat in 500 for over 500km and I'm 6 foot, so it's all about expectations :-) Love this channel and respect people who are watching these videos.

  • @donwest3342
    @donwest3342 6 років тому +5

    Not actually true! These cars are not a "check engine" light fest. I qwn a 2013 Abarth with 72.000 miles with no major issues! I absolutely love it! I also know quite a few other people who own one with no check engine light issues as well. I will be getting another Abarth in the near future! No doubt! The best car I have owned!

    • @superbford
      @superbford 5 років тому

      I've always read that the Abarth engine is very reliable... especially compared to the regular Fiat 500 engine. I know a happy owner with 91000 miles on his 2013 Abarth.

  • @duster497
    @duster497 6 років тому

    I bought my 2013 Abarth new in July of 2013, with 101 miles. In the next few days, it'll be turning 68,000 miles. I've driven this car from Seattle to SoCal, to Salt Lake City, even a 6200 mile road trip to Wisconsin. I've taken this car camping more times than I can count. I've hauled things that you'd never dream of (always taking pics). I've had a couple of intermittent electric gremlins that occurred early on a couple of times, and then have not returned. I've had some trim issues that I've been able to resolve on my own. And zero mechanical issues. I knew when I bought this car, the 'reputation' of FIAT, but I didn't care. I'm also aware of the haters of this car/brand, and honestly, let 'em hate. This car has brought me the kind of driving joy and experience I never thought I have, coupled with a tiny footprint, yet capable cargo (you'd be surprised how much you can fit in one). Last November I left my 9-5 job to start doing delivery with Amazon, using my Abarth. I took out the passenger and rear seats-and the amount of boxes I can fit is the same amount people are putting in much larger vehicles. I use and abuse this car daily. I'm horrible with maintenance. Maybe my Abarth is an exception to the 'rule' but this car has happily taken everything I've done to it, and keeps going. Every single time I drive my car for deliveries, I am the luckiest man in the world...getting paid to drive the car I love. I have confidence that even with my maintenance 'schedule' that my Abarth will be around for many reliable years and miles.

    • @Mnassify
      @Mnassify Рік тому

      This is awesome, i would love to have one and use it to deliver uber from time to time it would be so much fun

  • @LucDesaulniers1
    @LucDesaulniers1 8 років тому +26

    I bought the 2012, wife and I love this car and won't sale it.

    • @lanaistyle
      @lanaistyle 8 років тому +6

      40k on mine, not a problem.

    • @jibber5048
      @jibber5048 8 років тому +11

      Bought a used Fiat 500 Abarth @ 7000 miles, @40000 now, haven't had a single problem through summer and snow, very happy with the reliability.

    • @dlobom
      @dlobom 8 років тому +1

      My Fiat (not an Abarth) needed a new Steering Rack after 45k (Km) cost from Italy was around $4000. Fixed it then sold the car for $7000. So yeah, better luck to you.

    • @joon-bumhan9687
      @joon-bumhan9687 7 років тому +6

      I won't sell mine either. Actually, I want another one in different color.

    • @BobsUp83
      @BobsUp83 7 років тому +4

      I had the Fiat Bravo, same engine as the Abarth (T-Jet), sold at 200k km, the car didn't have a single problem. This engine rocks.

  • @Spart1269
    @Spart1269 5 років тому +1

    I really enjoy the Hill-Start control. It is by no means necessary when you are skilled and quick with that clutch pedal and throttle application but i find it nice to have in certain situations. Had it in my 15 Fiesta ST, in my 15 STi and now in my 18 Focus RS. And frankly I never felt like it was invasive, holding back the car and risking to stall it.
    Of course it’s a feature that the hardcore gearhead will most likely shit on saying it’s for ppl who can’t drive but it can be really useful when you have someone behind you who seems to really like hugging your rear end. No need to stress out wondering if you’ll be quick enough to roll off without rolling back a little and risking to hit it. Or maybe when the music is a little loud and you can’t hear the engine much. (I find it difficult to do a good start when I can’t hear the engine...)

  • @nigelpstreet
    @nigelpstreet 8 років тому +3

    Excellent review. Cool review of a cool car. I'm buy-in' one - probably the Competizione.

  • @vtecjeff
    @vtecjeff 5 років тому +2

    Still don’t understand how you don’t have 1 million subs.

  • @nabismith8023
    @nabismith8023 5 років тому +12

    I think your assessment off the reliability is way off. I've had mine for 3yrs and i live in AZ where it gets 117 degrees in the summer and it works just fine.

    • @dallasmellsop5488
      @dallasmellsop5488 4 роки тому

      For basically everyone else, FCA reliability is awful

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 4 роки тому

      He said it right there in the video: Of course not every one is bad. But it's a gamble with bad odds.

  • @RivetGardener
    @RivetGardener 5 років тому +1

    Love your yellow Abarth~ great racy color scheme! "There's scorpions everywhere" hah, so right on. I can fit a week's worth of groceries in my 2017 Abarth (but I use the front passenger seat as well). Wow, I'm getting 39 MPG in mine. But, with that said, I don't take it to the track or sling it around at all. It is my daily driver. You are so right...the driver feels connected to the car when driving. You nailed this review perfectly. Loved it! Thank you for sharing; I subbed.

  • @jasontman36
    @jasontman36 8 років тому +31

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE MY ABARTH!!!!! ...YO!

  • @Baasicstuff
    @Baasicstuff 5 років тому

    loved my Abarth but it required 10k to be except-able, and when under steer happens youll never forget it. The Focus ST rotates at its limits rather than bull dosing off the side of the mountain. But Fun wise the Abarth is a blast Ill give it that

  • @freespace303
    @freespace303 5 років тому +3

    Great review! I have a question. Is it just me or does he seem like he is stomping on that clutch pedal every time?

    • @jambammz9908
      @jambammz9908 5 років тому +3

      Just an American changing gear

    • @andreboy1
      @andreboy1 4 роки тому +2

      @@jambammz9908 It's called spirited driving pussy boy

  • @ChrisRogersTheAngryChef
    @ChrisRogersTheAngryChef 4 роки тому +2

    What a great run down for this car, I'm bias because I have one. I'm on my second 500 and it's one of the few, if not only small drivers cars (the car is small, I'm 6'3") left in the US besides a Miata. The Mini has gotten too big for me and it is no longer the go-cart it once was. I have a 2019 and it is the last rendition of this platform, it will no longer be available to us. Even in Los Angeles this car is unique, no one expects that howl coming from it's ass- straight pipes? Who the hell does that? Fiat does. So since I won't need an aftermarket muffler I purchased a set of coilovers and a sway bar, see you at the track.

  • @timtime88
    @timtime88 5 років тому +33

    I'm pretty sure it is pronounced "abarT"

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 5 років тому

      Either way✔️😂

    • @cliveadams7629
      @cliveadams7629 5 років тому +3

      Either is better than ah-bath.

    • @ilpatongi
      @ilpatongi 5 років тому +4

      @@surfside75 It's actually "Abart"

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 5 років тому

      @@ilpatongi who came up with that!😐🤷 -you are not Jeremy Clarkson, prove me wrong and invite me over for a spot of tea dear 'ol boy😂

    • @ilpatongi
      @ilpatongi 5 років тому +3

      @@surfside75 I'm not Clarkson, obviously, but I'm italian and I can assure you that "Abarth" is pronounced that way because he was born in Austria and it's with a hard "T" there too.

  • @LanceCorporal_Waffles
    @LanceCorporal_Waffles 2 місяці тому

    I've had my 2013 Abarth 500 since brand new. I love it and am barely going to start doing some modifications to it. Starting with a front mount intercooler.

  • @elaxel1469
    @elaxel1469 8 років тому +86

    Cmon we are in 2016, engineers test the car hundred times, brands invest millions, the realiability issues of Fiat are just a stereotype.

    • @ximachimpx
      @ximachimpx 8 років тому +25

      I agree, I have a 2012 with 50K miles that has never had anything wrong with it, just regular service intervals.

    • @scottkhouri3333
      @scottkhouri3333 8 років тому +12

      LOL. Italian reliability....come on!

    • @uby80
      @uby80 7 років тому +12

      Scott, Italy is Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Bugatti, Alfa romeo, Pagani, Lancia, DeTomaso and Abarth. Before writing nonsense studied the history of the car.

    • @motorcityman401
      @motorcityman401 7 років тому +20

      Moreira Da Lima
      Yeah right, that's why they finished 30th out of 30 manufacturers for reliability!

    • @motorcityman401
      @motorcityman401 7 років тому +5

      uby80
      NONE of which have seller reliability.

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri 6 років тому

    4:43 somewhere at FCA a marketing executive just died a little inside. I love that you work in shit like this. It keep things real

  • @niceandeasymusic
    @niceandeasymusic 8 років тому +61

    No disrespect to the reviewer, but when he complains about the sound system, I can't help but think, who the h*ll is listening to the radio when driving a 500 Abarth?

    • @savagegeese
      @savagegeese  8 років тому +44

      It was more of a point to say don't spring for the extra money, its bad.

    • @niceandeasymusic
      @niceandeasymusic 8 років тому +8

      fair enough, and I wasn't much complaining about your review, rather that I'm much rather listen to this car than any stereo...

    • @adamw757
      @adamw757 6 років тому +1

      Try pulling the doors off.. Sounds glorious!

    • @cutdepiefails6596
      @cutdepiefails6596 6 років тому +2

      Pretty much everyone, given it's a city car.

    • @hassanjazeeri1931
      @hassanjazeeri1931 6 років тому

      what about the abarth 124 spider? it has BOSS sound system.. LOL
      looking for you to review one

  • @fryandrise
    @fryandrise 8 років тому

    Always like your review! Best one I have seen because you don't just talk about the obvious but it's in depth and honest. Hope you could do one for 2017 MDX, 2017 S3 and 2018 S4 (when it becomes available). Thanks!

  • @donwest3342
    @donwest3342 6 років тому +5

    Also, by the way, the correct pronunciation is Ah-bart, not Ay-barth

  • @johnlilley1138
    @johnlilley1138 6 років тому

    Impressed with the factory forged rotating assembly. Nice to see.

  • @Mineirovsky
    @Mineirovsky 8 років тому +5

    Great editing work

  • @nicholasvallas9193
    @nicholasvallas9193 5 років тому

    Had my Abarth 595 competizione for 2 weeks and cannot stop smiling take every opportunity to drive it. Have a FPV ute and this is much more fun. Love it so far all 1000 kms.

  • @eap2986
    @eap2986 8 років тому +4

    the steering gets heavier when you're in sport

  • @MidnightSky801
    @MidnightSky801 4 роки тому

    This is the best review of the 500 Abarth that I've seen yet. Very entertaining, too. :)

  • @Anthony-df4bs
    @Anthony-df4bs 8 років тому +49

    Jeez, you don't have to stomp the clutch every time you shift.

    • @Anthony-df4bs
      @Anthony-df4bs 8 років тому +11

      ***** Maybe for a Nascar driver lol. I've been driving a manual stick shift for over 10 years and I've never felt the need to curb stomp my clutch.

    • @johnd5805
      @johnd5805 8 років тому +11

      10 years. You must be a youngster.

    • @FatherJack-b1u
      @FatherJack-b1u 7 років тому +18

      The way he stamps on that clutch pedal is unnecessary

    • @OrlandoMGarcia
      @OrlandoMGarcia 7 років тому +4

      Do you want to grind your clutch?,
      I mean to not wear the clutch it is safer to go all the way down and match the engine while lifting?

    • @BrodeyDoverosx
      @BrodeyDoverosx 6 років тому +7

      He’s a much better driver than you... there’s nothing he is doing wrong..