New FIAT 500 Abarth

ZCarMan · 05-02-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

That looks like it will be great fun.

I'm thinking it will be!

ZCarMan · 05-05-2012, 05:20 PM

Had very full day today. Got up early at 4:30AM and headed out towards Great Falls, VA for the weekly Katies Coffee meet. It did not disappoint. Met several FIAT owners and went on a cruise through D.C. to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and others, plus we stopped at "The Italian Store" and let the owners check out the FIATs as well as many customers. After a bit there we left and attended a FIAT event at the local FIAT of Tysons sponsored by the studio in coordination with the local D.C. FIAT group. Met some great folks, took a ride in an original 500 Abarth and had some great food!

Here is a link to a very large amount of photos for anyone who might want to check out the difference between an original 500 Abarth and the new one.

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

shadoquad · 05-05-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Had very full day today. Got up early at 4:30AM and headed out towards Great Falls, VA for the weekly Katies Coffee meet. It did not disappoint. Met several FIAT owners and went on a cruise through D.C. to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and others, plus we stopped at "The Italian Store" and let the owners check out the FIATs as well as many customers. After a bit there we left and attended a FIAT event at the local FIAT of Tysons sponsored by the studio in coordination with the local D.C. FIAT group. Met some great folks, took a ride in an original 500 Abarth and had some great food!

Here is a link to a very large amount of photos for anyone who might want to check out the difference between an original 500 Abarth and the new one.

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

We're going to lose you guys to MAFOC

ZCarMan · 05-05-2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

We're going to lose you guys to MAFOC

Nah, we're still MAZOC tried and true. However, we will be participating in some of the D.C. FIAT group events from time to time. They are actually a lot like the MAZOC in that they are not a formal group with by-laws and such, but just a group of enthusiasts that enjoy driving FIATs. Todays event in Tysons results in four Abarth sales as well. Kinda neat.

gsxr750 · 05-06-2012, 02:14 AM

Anyone every here the one about FIAT - FIX IT AGAIN TONY

ZCarMan · 05-06-2012, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gsxr750

Anyone every here the one about FIAT - FIX IT AGAIN TONY

Yes of course. That was 30 years ago when FIAT was first in the U.S. Ever hear the one FOUND ON ROAD DAILY? Car manufacturers all over have improved.

sixpax · 05-06-2012, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Had very full day today. Got up early at 4:30AM and headed out towards Great Falls, VA for the weekly Katies Coffee meet. It did not disappoint. Met several FIAT owners and went on a cruise through D.C. to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and others, plus we stopped at "The Italian Store" and let the owners check out the FIATs as well as many customers. After a bit there we left and attended a FIAT event at the local FIAT of Tysons sponsored by the studio in coordination with the local D.C. FIAT group. Met some great folks, took a ride in an original 500 Abarth and had some great food!

Here is a link to a very large amount of photos for anyone who might want to check out the difference between an original 500 Abarth and the new one.

Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket

Great pics ... the vanity plate CIAO 500 is the bomb LOL

LakeShow · 05-06-2012, 02:45 AM

I like the girls in the commercials.

RandyD · 05-06-2012, 08:09 AM

Found on Road Dead..

ZCarMan · 05-06-2012, 09:53 AM

Another Abarth owner on the Dragon this past week. He and another crashed the Minis on the Dragon event. Apparently they were well received by the Mini crowd. True enthusiasts!

Red__Zed · 05-06-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Another Abarth owner on the Dragon this past week. He and another crashed the Minis on the Dragon event. Apparently they were well received by the Mini crowd. True enthusiasts!

that looks like a blast!

DLSTR · 05-07-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Another Abarth owner on the Dragon this past week. He and another crashed the Minis on the Dragon event. Apparently they were well received by the Mini crowd. True enthusiasts!

Fantastic. I miss my ABARTH

m4a1mustang · 05-06-2012, 09:55 AM

The Mini crowd is really cool. They welcome everyone it seems.

phelan · 05-07-2012, 04:33 PM

I never came to terms with where the Abarth has the shifter. The angle on the dash made it feel really awkward to me. Shame, because before I really wanted to like it, it looked unique, and it was just this fun little hot hatch I could really enjoy. But if I can't shift correctly...ah, well.

Hence, I'm in a WRX now

Great looking car though, glad you're having with it! And it really does seem like Mini groups are like the most laid back crew EVER. They don't care what you drive, if you're up for shenanigans they'll welcome you with open arms

ZCarMan · 05-07-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

I never came to terms with where the Abarth has the shifter. The angle on the dash made it feel really awkward to me. Shame, because before I really wanted to like it, it looked unique, and it was just this fun little hot hatch I could really enjoy. But if I can't shift correctly...ah, well.

Hence, I'm in a WRX now

Great looking car though, glad you're having with it! And it really does seem like Mini groups are like the most laid back crew EVER. They don't care what you drive, if you're up for shenanigans they'll welcome you with open arms

I can sure identify with the shifter issue. I was concerned at first until I actually was able to drive it. I was able to adjust fairly easily though. I'm thinking being in a WRX is pretty good itself though!

Can't wait to see how the Abarth runs the Dragon though. Should be a blast!

05-05-2012, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	Had very full day today. Got up early at 4:30AM and headed out towards Great Falls, VA for the weekly Katies Coffee meet. It did not disappoint. Met several FIAT owners and went on a cruise through D.C. to the Iwo Jima Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and others, plus we stopped at "The Italian Store" and let the owners check out the FIATs as well as many customers. After a bit there we left and attended a FIAT event at the local FIAT of Tysons sponsored by the studio in coordination with the local D.C. FIAT group. Met some great folks, took a ride in an original 500 Abarth and had some great food! Here is a link to a very large amount of photos for anyone who might want to check out the difference between an original 500 Abarth and the new one. Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 27	Another Abarth owner on the Dragon this past week. He and another crashed the Minis on the Dragon event. Apparently they were well received by the Mini crowd. True enthusiasts! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	I never came to terms with where the Abarth has the shifter. The angle on the dash made it feel really awkward to me. Shame, because before I really wanted to like it, it looked unique, and it was just this fun little hot hatch I could really enjoy. But if I can't shift correctly...ah, well. Hence, I'm in a WRX now Great looking car though, glad you're having with it! And it really does seem like Mini groups are like the most laid back crew EVER. They don't care what you drive, if you're up for shenanigans they'll welcome you with open arms __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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