being a 595 owner myself, i couldn't agree more with you, but all these negatives are massively outweighed by the positives of having an Abarth, and only Abarth owners would know this.
Seen Through Glass In India abarth 595 competizione in India costs 36lakhs 50 thousand rupees, thats 43846.23 punds right? Twice the cost because 140% tax on imported cars. Fiat launched this car last year in India. I may own one in future by spending my earned money.
I love the "fiat 500" stigma, non car fans think it's just another fiat 500 and then you pull away at the lights and it's all brooppppaahhhhhh psshh brooooaaaaa
Ive owned my abarth for nearly a year and have filled up many times and only just realised from this video the clip to hand the fuel cap on 😂 what a tool I am loool
Have you thought about having separate intros for the Abarth and for the McLaren? For example, if the video had the McLaren in it you'd use its intro, and vice versa
I'm assuming you're happy with the driving position? One of the worst things I found with my 595 comp - seat too high and a wheel that doesn't adjust for reach. Nightmare for us taller drivers.
Ehm, you know the "air circulation" button is ment as an switch to use in tunnels? So u dont like, get all the toxic air inside ur care, and when u start it to heat it up faster? Its not an mode to use at long periods of time.
I think it's a good point that only car people recognise it for the awesome car it is! Separates car people from the rest, it means you get a lot more respect from the people that do know what it is.
Ok, here is some criticism: 1. You're complaining about the fuel efficiency yet, you don't own/drive a GT car. The Abarth is your daily drive which doesn't mean you should do hundreds of miles per day in it. At least in my opinion. Anyways...The GOOD criticsm: I really really reeeeally like your natural behavior! When I started watching a few videos of you, quite a while ago, I thought "Man, this guy is quite arrogant" Yet, you are such an honest, open-minded and clearly down-to-earth person that I bet is really nice to meet in person and hang out with. All in all I would like to excuse for my wrong grammar at any moment because english is not my first language. Greetings from Germany!
great video Sam - you're hilarious. Imitating the petty squabble with your sister cracked me up. It's a silly car by any measure but your passion for it is endearing.
Sam, it sounds like the Mileage is not too bad? What I didn't understand is how your car's HVAC is different from everyone else's car even with the absence of air conditioning, because it is either outside air or recirculated air in every other car produced. It's not like you buy bottled air when you fuel up?
Could you try some sort of activated charcoal filters on the air intakes into the cabin? I'm not sure if they even make them, but activated charcoal absorbs all kinds of nasty stuff.
I feel your pain Sam. I had an Abarth 500c a couple years ago. I absolutely loved the thing to bits but the whole "It's just a fiat" thing really got annoying. I eventually traded it in and got a GT86 instead.
100% agree with you on the hard ride aspect. I drive a 595 and swerving pot holes is apart of the everyday drive. The turning circle is pretty poor too - apart from that it's the best little thing to drive around... I can't help but rev a little too much with that signature Abarth exhaust! Thinking of upgrading to Competizione..
What are you paying for petrol over there? You mentioned you payed 30 pounds for fuel but you didn't say how much fuel. Just curious, hope you don't mind me asking!
Any car when you hit the air recycle switch will fog up the windows. Typically you recycle the air when you are running A/C to keep the cold air cycling. Being you don't have AC.... So the windows fogging is not a fist issue, it's a every car on the planet issue.
@Seen Through Glass Why don't you upgrade the exhaust to a 'Record Monza' Kit it's a really silly exhaust and in my opinion better then the stock exhaust ?
The Record Monza is at around 1,700€ and something. I love the Record Monza and in my opinion it sounds a little bit more race but maybe that's because my Abarth has the Record Monza.
Paul kix if you get the chance to hear the akropovic 👌🏻👍🏻 great piece of kit and can have the option of carbon tips. Not cheap if you go for the valve technology too. And I guess personal preference. The monza looks odd in the defuser. If the holes were more longer to accommodate the double pipe then it would be great. But. They don't so the single pipe each side fits better imo.
Off topic but Sam I am so excited for the day when you take away that wrap on the McLaren. I just rewatched the collecting video and OMG your McLaren looks totally insane in black.
I have a 595 Turismo, and I agree that the boot chrome and passenger side badge declaring '500' is a bit annoying. The thing that is most annoying is that big cars (read: Audis) come right up the the bumper trying to intimidate you out of the way, no matter how fast you're going - they couldn't possibly be seen to be held up by a small car, no matter how quick. On the flip side, it's a nice Q-car to catch out unsuspecting bigger cars though. The list of things I love about my car is a lot longer than 5 things...
What does it get to the gallon? if you're getting 280 miles on £30 that's pretty bloody good. i get about 10 miles every £1 in my 1.4 diesel. it can't be that crap on fuel if the tank is genuinely £30 to fill. If it gets that far it can't be getting less than 45-50 to the gallon and that in a performance petrol car is pretty bloody good
Love the review. Still wanting an abarth after owning a regular 500 TwinAir. But it is so expensive to get a proper one. And as you mentioned, almost nobody will notice. I never would've thought buying a 500 but my little engine is impressive! I love the the character that the car has, even the little nitty negative things like the crappy turn signal lever.
That is the one thing that annoys me. The fact most people think it's a fiat 500. When my log book states it's an abarth! I'm pretty sure the general public just think my car is a fiat 500 with a spoiler and stickers! Err no. But then on the other hand I get people who are generally interested about it coz they remember the original abarth 500.
Ok, maybe someone can help put his American. I'm a new Abarth owner, 3 weeks. Is the 595, 695 destination a European thing? Started seeing the 695 after searching on here for info on them.anyone know how many 2013s were made? So far, I'm loving mine, almost too much fun to drive!
Is there not a locking petrol cap? I had a Fiat 500 version of this car, and I had to put the key in to open it. On the Abarth, it appears you just unscrew it. Maybe this is why your fuel economy is bad, maybe someone's siphoning your petrol when you're not looking?
I have a North American 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth which is the European equivalent of the old Abarth 500 Essess or the current Abarth 595 Turismo. To soften the ride, I went in the opposite direction and installed budget shocks and struts, specifically KYB Excel-G shocks and struts. The car's now a bit bouncy at slow speed, but at least I get to keep my fillings at any speed! 😁
I have owned a 2015 abarth and now have a 2016 yellow abarth. USA models. Also I have a 2016 mustang GT , my abarth is my DD. I have more fun and enjoyable times in this little car then my mustang at half the price. I'm always in a good mood and smiles in the abarth. Mustang is stressful, big boat!!! Maybe I just got used to smaller sized cars? Abarth is pretty much a STREET GO-CART. 👍🏼
embrace the "it's just a 500", it's quite fun when everyone assumes it and you get to drive the most rambunctious little sleeper! People always assume my 230+whp abarth is slow and you get all sorts of fun reactions when they try to race!
Nobody in their right mind would buy the top of the range Abarth, without taking a thorough road test. Apart from the cost, its an extreme ride, an few drivers could put up with such firm suspension, but this is the charm of owning and driving such a rare car. The main reason Fiat have removed the A/C from the BiPosto, is to save weight. The compressor that operates the system, weighs quite a bit, and if you thought the fuel economy was poor, just try driving with the A/C on, it will cripple your fuel efficiency. If you find it gets too warm in the car, just open a window slightly.
When I read the title of this video, I thought: ohhh, look this bald man saying wrong things of this amazing car! Ok, I was wrong! I have a Fiat 500 and some issues are the same: like the air conditioning problem! Nice video! I wait the next one!
It's based on the fiat 500 it doesn't matter what engine or suspension etc you have its still a fiat 500 just better. If that bothers you then you should not have bought it
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being a 595 owner myself, i couldn't agree more with you, but all these negatives are massively outweighed by the positives of having an Abarth, and only Abarth owners would know this.
+Joseph Bell 100%! Dont worry mate. Consider ourselves lucky. Everyone else is missing out
Seen Through Glass In India abarth 595 competizione in India costs 36lakhs 50 thousand rupees, thats 43846.23 punds right? Twice the cost because 140% tax on imported cars. Fiat launched this car last year in India. I may own one in future by spending my earned money.
Get the abarth punto then
Hate isn't the right word to say it. Dislike is.
Ronaldo Ferko you have to put hate, it doesn't sound right any other way
Okay then
Sam, when was the last time you gave it ABarth?
you sicko
i10LethalZidane ahahaha
I don't get it?
I love the "fiat 500" stigma, non car fans think it's just another fiat 500 and then you pull away at the lights and it's all brooppppaahhhhhh psshh brooooaaaaa
Wow impressive
I know what you mean, I still chuckle from the jaw drop on the college kid with a Corvette that works with me when he wat he me take off. Lol
Ive owned my abarth for nearly a year and have filled up many times and only just realised from this video the clip to hand the fuel cap on 😂 what a tool I am loool
Somethings are better left unsaid Stef ;)
Are you that dense?
I'm 18 and I know that.
Have you thought about having separate intros for the Abarth and for the McLaren? For example, if the video had the McLaren in it you'd use its intro, and vice versa
What if the video doesnt involve both cars or what if it involved both cars?
he could use the current intro that has both cars and other aspects of the channel too
To sum this car up in 1 word, bipostorous
get out
SaLAD W .. also for all your subcomments: W
SaLAD your wasted here
SaLAD bravo sir, bravo
"Exploring UK through my nose" sounds like drug tourism. hahaha
Keep a leather glove in your car to protect your tender hands.
VEHICLE VIRGINS NEXT VIDEO: 5 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MY ABARTH695 BiPOSTO
eSysman easy fanboy they're jokes
Parker's Next video... 5 Reasons why I hate Eddie
God I hate that show. I tried, I really did. But "Parker" is such an entitled twit.
Correction: Vehicle Virgin
6. It isn't a Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Fan Club excellent point
Hyundai Accent Fan Club honestly that's the biggest flaw with this car
Hyundai Accent Fan Club not really a competitor to the Abarth, closer to McLaren territory
Hyundai Accent Fan Club wow hyundai are still in bussiness in 2017 thats mind blowing !!!
Accents are the business.
Gearbox? Reviews said it feels spongy and lacking crispness during changes. What's your take on it now that you've driven the dog ring box
1.4T 4 cylinder small engine and a super light car but still not fuel efficient how the fuck is that?
Julian J About 180HP (I think), so quite a stressed little 4-banger
190bhp output. Mines the 160bhp and it eats petrol.
Its because small tank, 300 miles of range on 35 liter tank is very very good.
300 miles on 35 liter tank thats insane
Ron Ferka quite agree with you
Every car has is pros and cons!
I'm assuming you're happy with the driving position? One of the worst things I found with my 595 comp - seat too high and a wheel that doesn't adjust for reach. Nightmare for us taller drivers.
We know he is a virgin, but now he is vehicle virgins?
Ehm, you know the "air circulation" button is ment as an switch to use in tunnels? So u dont like, get all the toxic air inside ur care, and when u start it to heat it up faster? Its not an mode to use at long periods of time.
You should check if the Abarth has a carbon cabin filter. If not, buy one and install it, it blocks many of the smells you mentioned.
I think it's a good point that only car people recognise it for the awesome car it is! Separates car people from the rest, it means you get a lot more respect from the people that do know what it is.
Ok, here is some criticism:
1. You're complaining about the fuel efficiency yet, you don't own/drive a GT car. The Abarth is your daily drive which doesn't mean you should do hundreds of miles per day in it. At least in my opinion.
Anyways...The GOOD criticsm:
I really really reeeeally like your natural behavior! When I started watching a few videos of you, quite a while ago, I thought "Man, this guy is quite arrogant"
Yet, you are such an honest, open-minded and clearly down-to-earth person that I bet is really nice to meet in person and hang out with.
All in all I would like to excuse for my wrong grammar at any moment because english is not my first language.
Greetings from Germany!
plz do a video on Paul getting a hurucan I want more info about it
Luis Munteanu why not watch Pauls channel instead ? Duh
Next vehicle virgins video:
5 things my friend hates about his 595 biposto
Aston Martin 695
Why do people still think these jokes are funny?
great video Sam - you're hilarious. Imitating the petty squabble with your sister cracked me up. It's a silly car by any measure but your passion for it is endearing.
What were you doing in Halifax? Holdsworth house where you stayed there at the end if I'm not mistaken.
What phone holder do you use on your window?
Flyn I think its from Anker
Give Anker iPhone 7 magnetic a try at Amazon
Sam, it sounds like the Mileage is not too bad?
What I didn't understand is how your car's HVAC is different from everyone else's car even with the absence of air conditioning, because it is either outside air or recirculated air in every other car produced. It's not like you buy bottled air when you fuel up?
No A/C? That would be the death knell for me. Glad my Abarth has it.
Proper Italian car, so distinctive and beautiful.
2:43 your trunk door isn't fully sealed? Do you hear vibrations?
Where were you going in this journey? I saw Silsden and Halifax Road, those are near where I live.
Could you try some sort of activated charcoal filters on the air intakes into the cabin? I'm not sure if they even make them, but activated charcoal absorbs all kinds of nasty stuff.
I feel your pain Sam. I had an Abarth 500c a couple years ago. I absolutely loved the thing to bits but the whole "It's just a fiat" thing really got annoying. I eventually traded it in and got a GT86 instead.
It's just a Subaru. 😁
Good to hear and see that you are feeling better
100% agree with you on the hard ride aspect. I drive a 595 and swerving pot holes is apart of the everyday drive. The turning circle is pretty poor too - apart from that it's the best little thing to drive around... I can't help but rev a little too much with that signature Abarth exhaust! Thinking of upgrading to Competizione..
What are you paying for petrol over there? You mentioned you payed 30 pounds for fuel but you didn't say how much fuel. Just curious, hope you don't mind me asking!
Welcome to the North Sam, a place where everyone is friendlier and things are cheaper :D! You've forgotten your end cards again :P!
Any car when you hit the air recycle switch will fog up the windows. Typically you recycle the air when you are running A/C to keep the cold air cycling. Being you don't have AC.... So the windows fogging is not a fist issue, it's a every car on the planet issue.
@Seen Through Glass Why don't you upgrade the exhaust to a 'Record Monza' Kit it's a really silly exhaust and in my opinion better then the stock exhaust ?
Paul kix why? When the biposto comes with an akropovic!! Do you know how much they are?!?! Lol and they sound way better than a Monza!
The Record Monza is at around 1,700€ and something. I love the Record Monza and in my opinion it sounds a little bit more race but maybe that's because my Abarth has the Record Monza.
Paul kix if you get the chance to hear the akropovic 👌🏻👍🏻 great piece of kit and can have the option of carbon tips. Not cheap if you go for the valve technology too. And I guess personal preference. The monza looks odd in the defuser. If the holes were more longer to accommodate the double pipe then it would be great. But. They don't so the single pipe each side fits better imo.
Yeah that's right the Monza seems a little bit weird all the time. Have to look out for a Akropovic exhaust system in the future. =)
Off topic but Sam I am so excited for the day when you take away that wrap on the McLaren. I just rewatched the collecting video and OMG your McLaren looks totally insane in black.
when is the exhaust upgrade coming?
Nithurshan Rajalingam It already has an akrapovic as standard
Sam explores the UK through his nose... that should be a spin-off series 😂😂😂
I have a 595 Turismo, and I agree that the boot chrome and passenger side badge declaring '500' is a bit annoying. The thing that is most annoying is that big cars (read: Audis) come right up the the bumper trying to intimidate you out of the way, no matter how fast you're going - they couldn't possibly be seen to be held up by a small car, no matter how quick. On the flip side, it's a nice Q-car to catch out unsuspecting bigger cars though. The list of things I love about my car is a lot longer than 5 things...
What's the driving position like? It doesn't look great 😐
love your biposto! i got a 595 and loving it every day!
Was that the jet filling station near Blyton?
i actually recognize where you are at 3:57 ! you drove through Harewood i literally live 5 mins from there haha amazing roads!!!
Love to see which places you visited. Think some are very close to where I live which is a blast to see from one of my favourite youtubers.
Can u tell me the difference between all the abarths liie 500, 595, 695 and 959 or put a link somewhere where its explained?
Sam, I know you are enamored with your 'Ferrari yellow' on the Abarth, but why don't you wrap it in the same livery as the Mclaren?
What does it get to the gallon? if you're getting 280 miles on £30 that's pretty bloody good. i get about 10 miles every £1 in my 1.4 diesel. it can't be that crap on fuel if the tank is genuinely £30 to fill. If it gets that far it can't be getting less than 45-50 to the gallon and that in a performance petrol car is pretty bloody good
were you driving through collingham, near wetherby, leeds in the vid?????
Where on earth were you going in this video Sam, such a strange route and very close to where we are based.
Lol your license plate looks like it say ODIO STG, which would mean HATE STG in Spanish !
Hello, i have a question, are you aware of what means your plate in italian??? I mean did you choose it didn't you???
Wich gets the best milage, the baby super car or the baby baby car!? :P
what phone holder are you using Sam?
What is your iphone holder(carkit) on your windscreen?
was that Hebden bridge??
Regarding the smells of travel...isn't a good thing then to be really rotten in the stomach as well I suppose... Hope you feel better now!
Love the review. Still wanting an abarth after owning a regular 500 TwinAir. But it is so expensive to get a proper one. And as you mentioned, almost nobody will notice. I never would've thought buying a 500 but my little engine is impressive! I love the the character that the car has, even the little nitty negative things like the crappy turn signal lever.
Filled with super unleaded at the Jet station in Silsden (I thought I recognised it !)
I wonder if the Abarth (not even the biposto, which I've never heard of until now) will be the new Miata.
You should create a SoundCloud playlist mate. Some bangers throughout your videos.
That is the one thing that annoys me. The fact most people think it's a fiat 500. When my log book states it's an abarth! I'm pretty sure the general public just think my car is a fiat 500 with a spoiler and stickers! Err no. But then on the other hand I get people who are generally interested about it coz they remember the original abarth 500.
i have one and in summer its windows down or you have a sauna on 4 wheels
knew you was type of guy that fills the car up when there's a space in front of you already! 👌 throbber
To be honest, I must say your videos provide this whole cinematic feel :)
Ok, maybe someone can help put his American. I'm a new Abarth owner, 3 weeks. Is the 595, 695 destination a European thing? Started seeing the 695 after searching on here for info on them.anyone know how many 2013s were made? So far, I'm loving mine, almost too much fun to drive!
Does anyone know the brand name of the front intercooler (oem) ? thanks forehand.
Is there not a locking petrol cap? I had a Fiat 500 version of this car, and I had to put the key in to open it. On the Abarth, it appears you just unscrew it. Maybe this is why your fuel economy is bad, maybe someone's siphoning your petrol when you're not looking?
Seen Through Glass fills up with fuel in Silsden, bet that's a first and a last!
Adam Chew-Tetlaw bet he couldn't wait to get out of silsden
Adam Chew-Tetlaw I'm in Skipton. Any idea where abouts he was headed from the vid?
im in Skipton too and i think he headed the opposite way, looked sort of Halifax way
richard radcliffe the hotel at the end was Holdsworth House just above Halifax.
Hows the helper search going
Which phone mount are you using?
So really, you should have bought a normal Abarth 500? Lol. Air con, better fuel economy, softer ride etc..
Just noticed the plate " ODIO STG" is it supposed to mean " i hate stig"?
I have a North American 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth which is the European equivalent of the old Abarth 500 Essess or the current Abarth 595 Turismo. To soften the ride, I went in the opposite direction and installed budget shocks and struts, specifically KYB Excel-G shocks and struts. The car's now a bit bouncy at slow speed, but at least I get to keep my fillings at any speed! 😁
can you install an airconditioning unit?
Should have bought a Defender m8 🌚
TGE TV It's that name again.
Own both an Abarth and a Discovery Series 2. I get the same range per tank in both, but the 4.6 in the rover certainly makes it a thirsty beast.
What part of the north you visiting
What the posh car not have a cabin filter ?
y did you stop writing descriptions for
I have owned a 2015 abarth and now have a 2016 yellow abarth. USA models. Also I have a 2016 mustang GT , my abarth is my DD. I have more fun and enjoyable times in this little car then my mustang at half the price. I'm always in a good mood and smiles in the abarth. Mustang is stressful, big boat!!! Maybe I just got used to smaller sized cars? Abarth is pretty much a STREET GO-CART. 👍🏼
No.1 the cost no.2 tge likes it (Btw I like this car and maybe TGE)
what window mount to you use for your phone ?
Does anyone know what phone holder Sam uses?
STG for the win
Perhaps it's just me but i'm thinking near 300 miles from a 35 Liter tank isn't too shabby considering the performance on offer.
Just one point if you can afford an McLaren why did you buy the biposto record and not the full on biposto????
Saw you in shell garage near Harrogate/knaresborough
embrace the "it's just a 500", it's quite fun when everyone assumes it and you get to drive the most rambunctious little sleeper! People always assume my 230+whp abarth is slow and you get all sorts of fun reactions when they try to race!
Brilliant video as always Sam, the quality just keeps getting better. Please reduce the amount you say literally though! Hahaha
Can you retro fit AC
Nobody in their right mind would buy the top of the range Abarth, without taking a thorough road test.
Apart from the cost, its an extreme ride, an few drivers could put up with such firm suspension, but this is the charm of owning and driving such a rare car.
The main reason Fiat have removed the A/C from the BiPosto, is to save weight.
The compressor that operates the system, weighs quite a bit, and if you thought the fuel economy was poor, just try driving with the A/C on, it will cripple your fuel efficiency.
If you find it gets too warm in the car, just open a window slightly.
That petrol station he was parked at in the thumbnail is is a town called silsden in North Yorkshire
When I read the title of this video, I thought: ohhh, look this bald man saying wrong things of this amazing car! Ok, I was wrong! I have a Fiat 500 and some issues are the same: like the air conditioning problem! Nice video! I wait the next one!
This is a very original video!!! *passes out from intense sarcasm*
finally i know why my windows are steaming up every day in my abarth😂 thanks!👍🏼
I would recommend some Rain X for the windows steaming up,problem solved.
It's based on the fiat 500 it doesn't matter what engine or suspension etc you have its still a fiat 500 just better. If that bothers you then you should not have bought it
What's wrong with a regular fiat 500?