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@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 Well our roads have typically worse conditions compared to most of the world, mainly because we have 3x the amount of traffic. We also drive more than 3km a day. Most times you see cars in the UK or Germany have like 30,000 miles because they're never driven.
Love mine! I have a 2012 U.S. Abarth that I've owned since new with 104k miles. It has been 100% reliable. Never given me an ounce of trouble, even with fairly aggressive daily driving. This car is more smiles per miles than just about any car I have ever owned. And the looks on people's faces when they hear the exhaust note (especially after a decat pipe) is absolutely priceless.
@Willham Still have it. 130k miles on it now. Still very reliable and fun to drive. The trick is finding one that someone hasn't abused and neglected maintenance. Insurance is cheap, but I'm an older driver with a clean record as well.
I've had mine as my first car in the UK and owned it for just over 2 and half years now. Not had any issues with it and every journey i've always had a huge smile on my face. Small and easy to drive, cheap to own and maintain and fast enough to have a serious amount of fun! 😁
i have mine on an extended lease ... approaching 5 years ...it IS my mental health plan ...i honestly cant drive it without improving my mood put premium in it and go somewhere dark ... fire ... blue fire from the zorst ... on the over run one thing ... the tyres ... i hit a few potholes ... ouch
I am planning to buy one but there is one thing that is concerning me, the reliability. Is this engine like other fiat ones that are really not reliable or in this case the 1.4 tjet is reliable?
I had a 2013 Fiat 500T (Abarth light). I drove the piss out of it for 125,000 miles. These things are like street legal go carts. While they are not the quickest in a straight line (they were never meant to be), they are quick through the twisties. You either love em or hate em. If you have never really driven one, you’ll never know how fun they can be.
They really aren’t as unreliable as most people say. You just have to take care of the car. I don’t feel it eats brake pads. Tiers on another hand, yes.
It's a problem with quality control. Someone people have problems and some don't. My '13 abarth had a huge list of problems at 30k . Traded it in for a '20 mustang GT, still miss the fiat, but i don't miss constantly finding things wrong with it. My girlfriend and I plan on getting a cheap 500 abarth in the future for a autox car.
Honestly. Any car can be reliable with some care. Of course you can have some bad luck and maybe end up with a lemon but it’s a myth that Abarths are “unreliable.”
@@Steven-rn1oo got mine with 50k miles. half a year later, its at 80k. little to know problems except power mirrors not working anymore. and constant oil changes every 2000-3000 miles
Five years, 59,506 miles and I've had one set of replacement brake pads, one set of tyres and two control arms (worn rubber bushes). No reliability issues, no oil leaks, no replacement shock absorbers, no faults. The door handle on the driver's side (I'm in the UK so that's the one on the right, or correct side, of the car) did break at the front end but that was down to my lack of maintenance greasing the hinged part and was easily repaired . My Abarth 500 is solid as a rock. I don't recognise the majority of the weaknesses you describe although I hugely enjoyed your presentation style.
Alex, please do So You Want A Subaru Legacy. Please, I have been asking for this _particular_ car for 6 times in a row now. That car is the bomb of the past. Bruh
I just got a 2015 595 Competizione as my first car, stage 1 tuned, Akrapovič exhaust and Sabelt seats. It's amazing! I recommend it to anyone. The only downside is the turning circle, it's horrible 😬. But it's only a problem while parking, so not too bad
I'm a fan of them. I like seeing them on the streets with their lil burble tune haha. Yeah they're slow, but price is good. I definitely like the wide body ones on the gallery haha seems like people know how to build them cleanly.
I wouldn't say slow because everything is relative. Can it keep pace with a mustang GT? No. Does it have a respectable 0 to 60 time for a subcompact hot hatch yeah. We can't compare apples and oranges when talking about cars. What's fast for one is slow for another
@@MrBigruss1988 mine is tuned and big turbo, it's still only about a 14 second quarter mile though. I always say that it's faster than people think. It's fun not fast.
Hey I own one of these, honestly some of the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. I mean when you're going 120 on the highway, with your buddies with all the windows and the roof down. Knowing that if this driver (me) we're all gonna fucking die, but damn beats speakers are smooth. 10/10 would recommend
I bought a 2017 500 Abarth brand new, ordered it just as I wanted it. Love it, and has only 17,000 miles 5 years later. I recommend them to anyone who loves to drive.
I have waited on this for so long !! I have owned a clio 172, a fiesta, Peugeot 208 GTI and now my abarth and none made me smile as much as my pocket rocket !
As modded 500 Abarth owner I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. I have owned cars that have tried to kill me once I send them (Mustang GT and C63), this car makes me smile. Handles great, looks like an angry French Bulldog, easy to mod, and the stock exhaust sounds terrific ALL the time.
I have owned a 2017 Abarth from new I’ve had it on multiple cross country rips I mean trips I attended the Abarth experience at the Bob Bonderaunt race track in Arizona. I lost 13 points off my license in one stop I’ve always had the car serviced I’ve always waited to beat on it till it is properly warm I’ve beaten the snot out of it for 54,500 miles to date Only issue has been the annual replacement of the inter cooler hose clamps Other than a brief stint with a piggy back experience that was comical The car has run perfectly Also might I add I’ve never had issues with the throttle booster of the same make It is a car that despite never being the best of anything It possesses a character money cannot purchase and few other automobiles have…
I’ve had a few cool cars, my Abarth is my overall favorite. Take out the rear seat and you’ve got a 2 seat very fun and very useful car with crossover or nearly SUV level of cargo space.
They sound more like neon SRT4 to me, and they are 🔥, girls hate them so low confidence men must avoid them but they are a blast to drive, a real fun daily drive for common people
Traded mine in for a 124 Abarth and miss it dearly. In the market to buy another. I had a really great example, never a day of troubles. Surprisingly too, because I hit redline and 100mph everyday for 1year. (This is easy and safe in the areas surrounding Las Vegas).
Owner of a 2013 with tons of mods and running a "phase 2" tune. Got mine two years ago for $9k at 35k miles with one previous owner and no issues. Now, 25k of problem-free miles from me beating on it, and I'm still smiling every time I start it up. Stupidest fun car ever... just a WHOLE PARTY to drive. Weird amount of curb appeal, too - lots of people gawk and ask what it is (even though it looks like every Lime car on the block).
I've had mine for almost 6 years now and it's taken me on two road trips up the northeast from Florida, the furthest was Connecticut. I've also driven on 2 quarts of oil by mistake and the car stayed running and it's still running strong today on 4 quarts lol. I'm not sure about other people's reliability with their Abarth but mine is pretty damn good, it also gets a good amount of attention. I will admit that the Florida sun do damage some of the exterior trims but they're easily replaceable. With that being said though, for under $10k it's a very good buy.
I own a 15' abarth and I love it! its stage 1 and my daily, and even though its not insanely fast, the torque steer and sketchiness makes it super fun to drive😂
As an owner of an Abarth 500 2014, they are fun cars, they feel so quick, and they are a good community to join, mines currently running 210hp with 300nm of torque and I can say, they draw looks especially decatted and with a straight through exhaust, won’t be getting rid of mines anytime soon
110k miles on mine, bought at 32k. No real problems, just CV boots tore at 90k, front shocks blew under warranty at 40k miles, few sets of tires and brakes as expected. The car has been tuned by Open Flash since 45k miles. It's surprisingly been a more reliable car than my first car, a '04 Ford Focus ZX3 I've had for 9 years with 180k miles, purchased at 44k miles.
I owned a Mini Cooper S , I loved it. But mini isn’t really ‘’mini” anymore , they’re pretty much small bmw’s . These Fiat 500s seem to capture the quirky ness and fun factor
I feel like Alex talks about the history of a car at the beginning of these videos and then after says we’re not here to talk about the history we are here to talk about what it’s like to own one 😂
I bought my abarth for my first car last year. I bought it because they’re cheaper, and give you bang for your buck with the turbo, the stick shift, and the power to weight ratio. I’m in my journey of upgrades and literally a few bolt ons with some coilovers and people all over the place are always breaking necks from my lowered and loud Abarth. They’re great looking hot hatches, and have great sound. These things at 250 bhp can keep up with a C63 AMG and once I’m done with my bolt ons, a remap is next with a target of around 250 bhp. They aren’t too fast stock but a few bolt ons will have you pulling on most people on the road. Tune overkill. The reliability costs are low and the car has been great to me with no problems at 70k miles and going!!! These cars under the stock block can reliably give you stupid power gains!
The Fiat 500 Abarth is what the Mini should have been. Also... these are the go karts of the road and unless I was using one for an autocross race car I wouldn't own one.
I wanted one of these for a long time. Finally test drove a 595 Competizione fully kitted with Brembo’s, Record Monza exhaust, LSD and carbon backed Sabelt seats back in February. Sorry to say, I was quite disappointed. The sound was absolutely fantastic but everything else was only ok. It didn’t put a smile on my face the way I imagined it would. Still have a lot of respect for them, very cool little cars but just not for me.
I have a 2019 and I noticed I have gotten more attached to it than previous cars I have owned. I'm on my second 500 right now and I just ran in to my first issue; a blown CV boot. The car is on warranty but I dropped it on coilovers so this particular issue may not be covered. The aftermarket is odd, most hot rod parts are in the UK since that is where this car is most popular. Getting my gen 4 tail lights took almost 2 months and from what I see on forums pulling power out of the 1.4 turbo is difficult.
I learnt how to drive on my moms fiat 500. I loved that car, it was manual and felt like a literal go kart. It was slow, yup, but still it was fun. Parking was a breeze too. Miss that thing.
Austin Becker yeah unfortunately everywhere it snows most hardbodies are rusted out but same goes with a lot of cars 🤷♂️ Cali hardbodies aren’t usually rusted out tho
Anyone who has a PS4 and hasn’t played Horizon Zero Dawn, take this time to play it. It’s hands down the best video game I have ever and probably will ever play
I’ve loved the abarth since it came to the US in 2012 and almost had it as my first car. In some ways I regret not getting one. These things can shoot flames like a gtr and 2 step like a supra!!! Look it up.
Welp I won’t lie, I’ve ran through one turbo. It was my fault tho, stock turbo should not be pushed farther than 25 psi. On a new turbo now, 88k miles on the car. Had it since 55k, and both door handles have broke once, i have been keeping up on ordinary maintenance, and I haven’t run into any electronic or powertrain issues. Clutch feels amazing, and the car has never left me stranded (knock on wood). But I will say, the oil pan doesn’t use a gasket; rather a permatex sealant, which cracks and bleeds oil from the pan. It’s certainly something everyone should check to fix on these cars. Also, my motor mount went out prematurely as well. The parts are cheap tho, and other than those few issues, the car rewards me with unlimited smiles. Absolute love for the fiat 500 abarth!!
I had a 2012 500 sport and then a 2015 abarth. Both were unbelievably fun to drive, but I was at the dealer non stop with both. Only got 27,000 miles out of the Abarth over a 4 year period, and had nothing but issues with it. I babied it and the interior would literally fall apart. Steering wheel, radio, and trunk latch had to be replaced, back seat leaked, among a host of other issues. Final nail in the coffin was a $1,700 transmission issue after the warranty expired. RIP
Joshua Clark T-jet? What’s that if you don’t mind explaining maybe you can be the one that lets everyone know the difference. I would like to know more
Castro Turbodart they are essentially the same motor, but the Multi-Air was a later generation, built specifically to be turbocharged as a successor to the STAR-JET, but with an electro-hydraulic valve timing device. This variable valve timing device, similar in result to V-TEC, is a uniques feature to the Muli-Air, as opposed to the T-Jet variants found in mainly Euro models. Sorry if this is a bit wordy.
Great video! These are amazing cars and a lot of fun to drive and mod! Alex is right, you can pick one of these up for less then $10k, put some mods and make it a rocket!
In europe we have the T-jet engine and no issue with those very realible the multiair engine you drive are not so good fiat also make these but only in the puno abarth the 500 overhere is only t-jet and very good engine we drive these tings here far over 300horsepower and no problems❤
After talking about the history of the Fiat 500 Abarth for 60% of the video... "...but we're not here to talk about the history of the Fiat 500 Abarth..." O_o
I owned one of these for about a year and they're great cars. If you live in a place with rough roads then don't buy one. The short wheelbase and sport suspension is really rough, especially as a daily driver. Other than that, it's one of the most fun cars I've ever owned. Straight out of the factory, the exhaust also pops pretty loudly on downshifts when in sport mode.
I love my 2015 abarth. Just put coilovers on it. And I just ordered a blow off valve adapter plate. Next is air intake. This car is slow but a blast to drive.
They really placed this Fiat on such a podium compared to the Corolla. They recognized the old ae86 and very lightly skipped over the newer models that seemed to have a huge collection in the gallery. Look I'm definitely not for as much rep as much as I am looking for a mix of rep AND Driver to Driver smoke. I can't wait to see some smoke on what seems to be the 10th and 11th gen Corolla.
They're not unreliable if you stay on top of oil changes and check the level every once in a while. Shouldn't eat brakes, the way the car is set up the rears should last forever. They are known to burn oil though. Definitely fun to own.
I've owned my 500 Abarth just over 2 years. Reliability is questionable at best; replaced both front wheel bearings under 25k miles, chews through brakes, broken door handles, and interior straight outta the 90s. But the look on people's faces when they hear a start up or rev makes that all worth it (almost)...
Ayy I have one and they're so much fun. All you need is an aftermarket intake and your good. I'd recommend anyone to buy one if they can afford they're unreliability
Care to elaborate, I've owned mine a bit over a year now and want to know what your mileage is and what problems you may have had if you don't mind me asking. Mines been nothing but reliable to me so far.
@@hellbxymedia5027 have really just done oil changes and upgrades.. I think the only couple issues I had were the intermediate steering shaft clunk which I fixed for under $100, and I ran through a couple sets of strut mounts before upgrading to the DNA racing design. I should also note I was on more aggressive struts which probably contributed to the strut mount degradation. I've got around 100k miles, and know several with well over 200k. Mine has been tuned since the week I bought it and always driven hard. It makes trips to the tail of the dragon and has been all over the eastern half of the US. Never left me stranded. I just keep up with maintenance.
@@bsd103 appreciate it,so far mine has been the most reliable vehicle I've owned so far and I've driven it the most so when I hear about people having problems I question whether its careless ownership or a lemon,or their just prone to failure,but ive heard some triumph stories from the European models so I have hopes.
Picked up a 2014 Abarth as a daily driver and occasional track day toy, mainly because our local track is super small and tight. So far it's been a blast to drive. It's not a "fast" car per se but it corners well and has an amazing stock exhaust note. Downsides? Pretty minor considering these things were around $30K new in Canada and can be had used now for around $10K. Cheap interior but I wasn't expecting a ton here and it's functional. 4x98 wheels so not a ton of options unless you want to go 4x100. And a general consensus that the car consumes more oil that most (1L per 750 miles is within manufacturer tolerances). Might start becoming somewhat of a rarity as they didn't sell a ton and the car is now discontinued so whatever is on the road is what's gonna be out there.
I got a 2013 with 112k miles and no major problems. Obviously some parts cost more then other and modifications aren’t cheap as it’s usually a small run of parts. You also have to use 91/93 octane.
Didn't realize I wasn't subscribed until this video. Been watching since a little after your Slammed Focus RS video... That was the first video I saw, when it was ~1 week old. That was like... 2 years ago. I'm sorry I haven't been subscribed, just assumed I was.
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I'd love to have one as a first car.
Double Hell no I wouldn't want to own one of those hot hatches LOL but great question though fitment industries.👍👍😏😏😉😉
Was sad I didn’t see my yellow fiat in the video 😥 but good video
So you want a 335i
@@PandaFeetProductions Ouch!!!!!😵😵😵😵
2 years in of ownership and love mine. The look of "WTF?" Never gets old.
SoCal Superstar especially when the transmission explodes at 70000 miles
Same
@@tobidias1239 with aggressive driving*
@@tobidias1239 I'd say I'm a pretty aggressive driver with mine and I'm at 82k miles with no major problems yet
@@dennissamaniego4480 115k on mine still on original clutch even
"Here for a good time not a long time"
- 500 Abarth
Theres evidence on forums of these making it to 300k miles with original engine and trans..
@@benchoflemons398 no I call it normal maintenance. Which normal Americans don't typically do
@@benchoflemons398 the average american? No... the gearheads? Obviously..
@@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 that’s all cars you goofy coconut head
@theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 Well our roads have typically worse conditions compared to most of the world, mainly because we have 3x the amount of traffic. We also drive more than 3km a day. Most times you see cars in the UK or Germany have like 30,000 miles because they're never driven.
Love mine! I have a 2012 U.S. Abarth that I've owned since new with 104k miles. It has been 100% reliable. Never given me an ounce of trouble, even with fairly aggressive daily driving. This car is more smiles per miles than just about any car I have ever owned. And the looks on people's faces when they hear the exhaust note (especially after a decat pipe) is absolutely priceless.
@Willham Still have it. 130k miles on it now. Still very reliable and fun to drive. The trick is finding one that someone hasn't abused and neglected maintenance. Insurance is cheap, but I'm an older driver with a clean record as well.
I've had mine as my first car in the UK and owned it for just over 2 and half years now.
Not had any issues with it and every journey i've always had a huge smile on my face.
Small and easy to drive, cheap to own and maintain and fast enough to have a serious amount of fun! 😁
i have mine on an extended lease ... approaching 5 years ...it IS my mental health plan ...i honestly cant drive it without improving my mood put premium in it and go somewhere dark ... fire ... blue fire from the zorst ... on the over run
one thing ... the tyres ... i hit a few potholes ... ouch
I am planning to buy one but there is one thing that is concerning me, the reliability. Is this engine like other fiat ones that are really not reliable or in this case the 1.4 tjet is reliable?
how was the insurance? tax?
When he said "I really hope my dad doesn't catch me watching this" it really resonated with me.
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I had a 2013 Fiat 500T (Abarth light). I drove the piss out of it for 125,000 miles. These things are like street legal go carts. While they are not the quickest in a straight line (they were never meant to be), they are quick through the twisties. You either love em or hate em. If you have never really driven one, you’ll never know how fun they can be.
I had one. They’re super fun.
They really aren’t as unreliable as most people say. You just have to take care of the car. I don’t feel it eats brake pads. Tiers on another hand, yes.
It's a problem with quality control. Someone people have problems and some don't. My '13 abarth had a huge list of problems at 30k . Traded it in for a '20 mustang GT, still miss the fiat, but i don't miss constantly finding things wrong with it. My girlfriend and I plan on getting a cheap 500 abarth in the future for a autox car.
Honestly. Any car can be reliable with some care. Of course you can have some bad luck and maybe end up with a lemon but it’s a myth that Abarths are “unreliable.”
@@Steven-rn1oo got mine with 50k miles. half a year later, its at 80k. little to know problems except power mirrors not working anymore. and constant oil changes every 2000-3000 miles
anime man bad luck mate. Mine has double the miles and no issues. Zero. Similar in my Fiat 500 group
A better love story than Twilight. #pleasecontinue
These videos make me want buy every car they show🔥
True🤣
Just think with Forza we can!
Fiat is a good way to build a good relationship with your mechanic
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Five years, 59,506 miles and I've had one set of replacement brake pads, one set of tyres and two control arms (worn rubber bushes). No reliability issues, no oil leaks, no replacement shock absorbers, no faults. The door handle on the driver's side (I'm in the UK so that's the one on the right, or correct side, of the car) did break at the front end but that was down to my lack of maintenance greasing the hinged part and was easily repaired . My Abarth 500 is solid as a rock. I don't recognise the majority of the weaknesses you describe although I hugely enjoyed your presentation style.
As the owner of a stanced abarth, I gotta say I’m hyped for this video
Mine is still stock, but I'm also hyped
They offer a lot of bang for their buck
Just bought my 2015 US Abarth with 39k miles and I love it so far!
Alex, please do So You Want A Subaru Legacy. Please, I have been asking for this _particular_ car for 6 times in a row now. That car is the bomb of the past.
Bruh
Alex: “haha Za hando go 🅱️🅱️🅱️🅱️🅱️🅱️”
I just got a 2015 595 Competizione as my first car, stage 1 tuned, Akrapovič exhaust and Sabelt seats. It's amazing! I recommend it to anyone. The only downside is the turning circle, it's horrible 😬. But it's only a problem while parking, so not too bad
I'm a fan of them. I like seeing them on the streets with their lil burble tune haha. Yeah they're slow, but price is good. I definitely like the wide body ones on the gallery haha seems like people know how to build them cleanly.
I wouldn't say slow because everything is relative. Can it keep pace with a mustang GT? No. Does it have a respectable 0 to 60 time for a subcompact hot hatch yeah. We can't compare apples and oranges when talking about cars. What's fast for one is slow for another
@@MrBigruss1988 mine is tuned and big turbo, it's still only about a 14 second quarter mile though. I always say that it's faster than people think. It's fun not fast.
@@Doooshty mine was bone stock and I just loved driving it around. What it lacked in power it made up in handling and the joy of driving.
Reece Russell These things with the right upgrades can keep up with a GT
@@cartiershades3392 coyotes are tough but I can hang with 4.6
Hey I own one of these, honestly some of the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. I mean when you're going 120 on the highway, with your buddies with all the windows and the roof down. Knowing that if this driver (me) we're all gonna fucking die, but damn beats speakers are smooth. 10/10 would recommend
500C is electronically limited to 90mph with the top down. If you want to go 120 (130 top speed) you will have to have the top all the way up.
zapwatt you can bypass this with a little wire cutting just cut and cover the wire on the sensor you can find a guide online
zapwatt Eurocompulsion can increase that limiter via their Euro+Drive handheld tuner.
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I bought a 2017 500 Abarth brand new, ordered it just as I wanted it. Love it, and has only 17,000 miles 5 years later. I recommend them to anyone who loves to drive.
I have waited on this for so long !! I have owned a clio 172, a fiesta, Peugeot 208 GTI and now my abarth and none made me smile as much as my pocket rocket !
Nobody:
Litteraly nobody:
Cringy guys: FiX iT aIgAiN tOnY
Hahahaha! For real!
Fix it with soap wooder Chris.
Haha literally 😂
Tony works for VW, since a looooong time ago.
As modded 500 Abarth owner I’ve been waiting for this for a long time. I have owned cars that have tried to kill me once I send them (Mustang GT and C63), this car makes me smile. Handles great, looks like an angry French Bulldog, easy to mod, and the stock exhaust sounds terrific ALL the time.
I get the "that's your car?"
Allllll the time. Idc I love my go cart. Haven't done anything to it but it's still a great time
I have owned a 2017 Abarth from new
I’ve had it on multiple cross country rips I mean trips
I attended the Abarth experience at the Bob Bonderaunt race track in Arizona.
I lost 13 points off my license in one stop
I’ve always had the car serviced
I’ve always waited to beat on it till it is properly warm
I’ve beaten the snot out of it for 54,500 miles to date
Only issue has been the annual replacement of the inter cooler hose clamps
Other than a brief stint with a piggy back experience that was comical
The car has run perfectly
Also might I add I’ve never had issues with the throttle booster of the same make
It is a car that despite never being the best of anything
It possesses a character money cannot purchase and few other automobiles have…
I own a 2013 Abarth and I absolutely love it! Thanks for the video! I asked James Pumphrey to do a vid on it, but never got a response 😟
He finally did it though 🤣
I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth. First car, and the best purchase I ever made. So fun to drive and upgrade.
This is as close to “So you want a Girlfriend” as you’re gonna get fellas
I’ve had a few cool cars, my Abarth is my overall favorite.
Take out the rear seat and you’ve got a 2 seat very fun and very useful car with crossover or nearly SUV level of cargo space.
They sound more like neon SRT4 to me, and they are 🔥, girls hate them so low confidence men must avoid them but they are a blast to drive, a real fun daily drive for common people
I love mine dude, I've got 43000 miles on it and no issues so far 👌
Perfect timing. I just picked my 500 Abarth yesterday.
Trade u my fg2
Traded mine in for a 124 Abarth and miss it dearly. In the market to buy another. I had a really great example, never a day of troubles. Surprisingly too, because I hit redline and 100mph everyday for 1year. (This is easy and safe in the areas surrounding Las Vegas).
I have a 2012 Abarth 500 and have never had an issue :) At this point it is a high mileage hero
Owner of a 2013 with tons of mods and running a "phase 2" tune. Got mine two years ago for $9k at 35k miles with one previous owner and no issues. Now, 25k of problem-free miles from me beating on it, and I'm still smiling every time I start it up. Stupidest fun car ever... just a WHOLE PARTY to drive. Weird amount of curb appeal, too - lots of people gawk and ask what it is (even though it looks like every Lime car on the block).
I've had mine for almost 6 years now and it's taken me on two road trips up the northeast from Florida, the furthest was Connecticut. I've also driven on 2 quarts of oil by mistake and the car stayed running and it's still running strong today on 4 quarts lol. I'm not sure about other people's reliability with their Abarth but mine is pretty damn good, it also gets a good amount of attention. I will admit that the Florida sun do damage some of the exterior trims but they're easily replaceable. With that being said though, for under $10k it's a very good buy.
I own a 15' abarth and I love it! its stage 1 and my daily, and even though its not insanely fast, the torque steer and sketchiness makes it super fun to drive😂
As an abarth owner this is a breath of fresh air. Sad they were discontinued here in the states.
Maybe I'll pick one of these up LITERALLY.
As an owner of an Abarth 500 2014, they are fun cars, they feel so quick, and they are a good community to join, mines currently running 210hp with 300nm of torque and I can say, they draw looks especially decatted and with a straight through exhaust, won’t be getting rid of mines anytime soon
Alex and dakota >>>
From the UK, my wife has a yellow 595 competizione. By far the best car for the £. It's not modern by any means, you buy one because it's raw. 😎🤙
We don’t get those.
110k miles on mine, bought at 32k. No real problems, just CV boots tore at 90k, front shocks blew under warranty at 40k miles, few sets of tires and brakes as expected. The car has been tuned by Open Flash since 45k miles. It's surprisingly been a more reliable car than my first car, a '04 Ford Focus ZX3 I've had for 9 years with 180k miles, purchased at 44k miles.
Finally another so you want 😭
I don't know why every American reviewer mentions reliability issues. These are reliable cars and much more so than German or American ones.
2 words. Scotty Kilmer
LOVEEEEEEEEE my Abarth 500!!!!
Me too!
lol alex telling us how to say hello/bonjour/whatever in japanese as if we haven't seen initial d already
I owned a Mini Cooper S , I loved it. But mini isn’t really ‘’mini” anymore , they’re pretty much small bmw’s . These Fiat 500s seem to capture the quirky ness and fun factor
Part of the fun of these is trying to guess what items Alex is gonna tell me to set down and pick up, they seem so random sometimes.
I feel like Alex talks about the history of a car at the beginning of these videos and then after says we’re not here to talk about the history we are here to talk about what it’s like to own one 😂
I bought my abarth for my first car last year. I bought it because they’re cheaper, and give you bang for your buck with the turbo, the stick shift, and the power to weight ratio. I’m in my journey of upgrades and literally a few bolt ons with some coilovers and people all over the place are always breaking necks from my lowered and loud Abarth. They’re great looking hot hatches, and have great sound. These things at 250 bhp can keep up with a C63 AMG and once I’m done with my bolt ons, a remap is next with a target of around 250 bhp. They aren’t too fast stock but a few bolt ons will have you pulling on most people on the road. Tune overkill. The reliability costs are low and the car has been great to me with no problems at 70k miles and going!!! These cars under the stock block can reliably give you stupid power gains!
Every time y’all mention mini coopers I cry a little 😍🤣
The Fiat 500 Abarth is what the Mini should have been. Also... these are the go karts of the road and unless I was using one for an autocross race car I wouldn't own one.
A go-kart with a high seat and a lot of body roll, maybe.
Mx5/miata is the true go kart of the road
@@80s_Boombox_Collector stock that's valid but it still works. I have coilovers and seat lowering brackets so I've solved that
I wanted one of these for a long time. Finally test drove a 595 Competizione fully kitted with Brembo’s, Record Monza exhaust, LSD and carbon backed Sabelt seats back in February.
Sorry to say, I was quite disappointed. The sound was absolutely fantastic but everything else was only ok. It didn’t put a smile on my face the way I imagined it would.
Still have a lot of respect for them, very cool little cars but just not for me.
I have a 2019 and I noticed I have gotten more attached to it than previous cars I have owned. I'm on my second 500 right now and I just ran in to my first issue; a blown CV boot. The car is on warranty but I dropped it on coilovers so this particular issue may not be covered. The aftermarket is odd, most hot rod parts are in the UK since that is where this car is most popular. Getting my gen 4 tail lights took almost 2 months and from what I see on forums pulling power out of the 1.4 turbo is difficult.
Interesting, i found that the uk can be real expensive for parts, currently waiting for stuff from germany
Fiats like to blow CV boots. You can normally just replace the boot as long as you still have a good joint inside
I learnt how to drive on my moms fiat 500. I loved that car, it was manual and felt like a literal go kart. It was slow, yup, but still it was fun. Parking was a breeze too. Miss that thing.
So should I modify the exhaust on my Abarth GQ edition? It has a muffler and doesn't sound like an Abarth does.
Yes
I've heard a neighbor drive this car up and down the street before and that turbo makes this thing sound niiccee. 👌🏼👌🏼
FI: So you want a fiat 500 abarth
Me: erm....no
Week 3: So you want a Nissan Hardbody
Don't know how many people actually want those, most of them are rust buckets...
I don't necessarily know what you meant by "Nissan Hardbody" but that seems a very good topic for fitment industries to discuss.👍👍👍👍
EvoEvan Nismo hardbodys are the old Nissan trucks before the frontier
Austin Becker yeah unfortunately everywhere it snows most hardbodies are rusted out but same goes with a lot of cars 🤷♂️ Cali hardbodies aren’t usually rusted out tho
Anyone who has a PS4 and hasn’t played Horizon Zero Dawn, take this time to play it. It’s hands down the best video game I have ever and probably will ever play
Abarth 124 Spider!!! AN EVEN BETTER MIATA JUST HEAR IT WITH AN EXHAUST
it's not a real 124 spider, it's a Fiata. My 1977 is a real 124 spider. This is not to say I wouldn't want one to go with my 2012 500 Abarth
Seen one cutting through traffic the other day. Tiny like a fruit fly just slipping through the cracks.
I’ve loved the abarth since it came to the US in 2012 and almost had it as my first car. In some ways I regret not getting one. These things can shoot flames like a gtr and 2 step like a supra!!! Look it up.
And break like an RX7 🤣🤣
i’ve been waiting for this ever since i was born
I don’t want one I already got one and god I love that thing😂
Welp I won’t lie, I’ve ran through one turbo. It was my fault tho, stock turbo should not be pushed farther than 25 psi. On a new turbo now, 88k miles on the car. Had it since 55k, and both door handles have broke once, i have been keeping up on ordinary maintenance, and I haven’t run into any electronic or powertrain issues. Clutch feels amazing, and the car has never left me stranded (knock on wood). But I will say, the oil pan doesn’t use a gasket; rather a permatex sealant, which cracks and bleeds oil from the pan. It’s certainly something everyone should check to fix on these cars. Also, my motor mount went out prematurely as well. The parts are cheap tho, and other than those few issues, the car rewards me with unlimited smiles. Absolute love for the fiat 500 abarth!!
Don't forget to change your multiair screen if you haven't done that yet
So you want a BMW e90/e92
Yesss
lol ur mic and video quality are better than most these days while on quarantine
I had a 2012 500 sport and then a 2015 abarth. Both were unbelievably fun to drive, but I was at the dealer non stop with both. Only got 27,000 miles out of the Abarth over a 4 year period, and had nothing but issues with it. I babied it and the interior would literally fall apart. Steering wheel, radio, and trunk latch had to be replaced, back seat leaked, among a host of other issues. Final nail in the coffin was a $1,700 transmission issue after the warranty expired. RIP
My dart has the same Abarths turbocharged engine. Everything that was said in this video is the exact same for my 1.4L Dodge Dart. Very fun to drive
The MultiAir is a cool motor. Wish they’d touched on the differences between it and the T-Jet in the Euro models.
Joshua Clark T-jet? What’s that if you don’t mind explaining maybe you can be the one that lets everyone know the difference. I would like to know more
Castro Turbodart they are essentially the same motor, but the Multi-Air was a later generation, built specifically to be turbocharged as a successor to the STAR-JET, but with an electro-hydraulic valve timing device. This variable valve timing device, similar in result to V-TEC, is a uniques feature to the Muli-Air, as opposed to the T-Jet variants found in mainly Euro models. Sorry if this is a bit wordy.
Great video! These are amazing cars and a lot of fun to drive and mod! Alex is right, you can pick one of these up for less then $10k, put some mods and make it a rocket!
yes i did get one because i was bored and wanted to gain some respect from my italian side fam. it's so fun to own btw, especially if you're hands on.
Bought mine in June 2019 at 50k. At 66k now, love this car.
In europe we have the T-jet engine and no issue with those very realible the multiair engine you drive are not so good fiat also make these but only in the puno abarth the 500 overhere is only t-jet and very good engine we drive these tings here far over 300horsepower and no problems❤
After talking about the history of the Fiat 500 Abarth for 60% of the video... "...but we're not here to talk about the history of the Fiat 500 Abarth..." O_o
I owned one of these for about a year and they're great cars. If you live in a place with rough roads then don't buy one. The short wheelbase and sport suspension is really rough, especially as a daily driver. Other than that, it's one of the most fun cars I've ever owned. Straight out of the factory, the exhaust also pops pretty loudly on downshifts when in sport mode.
I love my 2015 abarth. Just put coilovers on it. And I just ordered a blow off valve adapter plate. Next is air intake. This car is slow but a blast to drive.
One of these days we'll get that viper episode
You did it. I love you guys :)
They really placed this Fiat on such a podium compared to the Corolla. They recognized the old ae86 and very lightly skipped over the newer models that seemed to have a huge collection in the gallery.
Look I'm definitely not for as much rep as much as I am looking for a mix of rep AND Driver to Driver smoke. I can't wait to see some smoke on what seems to be the 10th and 11th gen Corolla.
dude i want a fiat so badly but my parents wont let me lol
Chaydon Drake Why?
Best to get something slow like a C8 CORVETTE. these Fiats are way to powerful and dangerous! Haha!
@@damcoentertainment3956 they said its too tiny.
They're not unreliable if you stay on top of oil changes and check the level every once in a while. Shouldn't eat brakes, the way the car is set up the rears should last forever. They are known to burn oil though. Definitely fun to own.
Me, a man, watching this video while playing animal crossing....*slowly puts switch down and stares at wall*
I've owned my 500 Abarth just over 2 years. Reliability is questionable at best; replaced both front wheel bearings under 25k miles, chews through brakes, broken door handles, and interior straight outta the 90s. But the look on people's faces when they hear a start up or rev makes that all worth it (almost)...
Get a 695 put 1-2k on tuning on it and it WILL be fast
I love my fiat fun fast and handles great
The editing on the first minute of this video is great
Ayy I have one and they're so much fun. All you need is an aftermarket intake and your good. I'd recommend anyone to buy one if they can afford they're unreliability
Add a Eurocompulsion V4.1 CAI intake system, Go Fast Bits DV+ w/ Forge blow off adapter and it gets quick
Have a big turbo high mileage example that's been amazingly reliable
Care to elaborate, I've owned mine a bit over a year now and want to know what your mileage is and what problems you may have had if you don't mind me asking. Mines been nothing but reliable to me so far.
@@hellbxymedia5027 have really just done oil changes and upgrades.. I think the only couple issues I had were the intermediate steering shaft clunk which I fixed for under $100, and I ran through a couple sets of strut mounts before upgrading to the DNA racing design. I should also note I was on more aggressive struts which probably contributed to the strut mount degradation. I've got around 100k miles, and know several with well over 200k. Mine has been tuned since the week I bought it and always driven hard. It makes trips to the tail of the dragon and has been all over the eastern half of the US. Never left me stranded. I just keep up with maintenance.
@@bsd103 appreciate it,so far mine has been the most reliable vehicle I've owned so far and I've driven it the most so when I hear about people having problems I question whether its careless ownership or a lemon,or their just prone to failure,but ive heard some triumph stories from the European models so I have hopes.
Picked up a 2014 Abarth as a daily driver and occasional track day toy, mainly because our local track is super small and tight. So far it's been a blast to drive. It's not a "fast" car per se but it corners well and has an amazing stock exhaust note. Downsides? Pretty minor considering these things were around $30K new in Canada and can be had used now for around $10K. Cheap interior but I wasn't expecting a ton here and it's functional. 4x98 wheels so not a ton of options unless you want to go 4x100. And a general consensus that the car consumes more oil that most (1L per 750 miles is within manufacturer tolerances). Might start becoming somewhat of a rarity as they didn't sell a ton and the car is now discontinued so whatever is on the road is what's gonna be out there.
The B rolls for these videos are always legendary.
Me: Fiat is so Cool looking I Want One
Scotty Kilmer: So You Want A Money Pit?
Scotty "'Everything that is not a Toyota is crap'' Kilmer.
Isn't it like only the 2013 year models that have terrible reliability?
I've had mine for 2 years pushing 100+ ho over stock, 25 pounds of boost and it's a champ
I got a 2013 with 112k miles and no major problems. Obviously some parts cost more then other and modifications aren’t cheap as it’s usually a small run of parts. You also have to use 91/93 octane.
Reverb always cracks me up
Consider? I have one! Love my little roller skate, when she's not acting up. 🙄 Side note: don't compare them with Minis. Bit of rivalry there.
Konichiwa is actually "good afternoon" not "hello". But still works.
I'm just waiting on them to be 3k so I can scoop one as a hilarious angry little beater
I agree fellow Duck
Thankyou for someone finally doing a video on Fiat!
I bought mine in 2014 and I love it.
Yes, I do want an abarth
I love seeing these more obscure car being worked on but I couldn't imagine having one 😬
Didn't realize I wasn't subscribed until this video. Been watching since a little after your Slammed Focus RS video... That was the first video I saw, when it was ~1 week old. That was like... 2 years ago. I'm sorry I haven't been subscribed, just assumed I was.