r/abarth

Like the tittle said, im just curious on cheap upgrades I can make that wont cost an arm and leg. Seems like the a lot of the aftermarket support is there but kind of expensive. If any of you guys have second hand parts I I’d also be interested in buying them off of yall

Hey all - I did it! Got myself a 2016 500 Abarth! Single owner, great condition, not too many miles, and a phenomenal price. Thank you all SO much for your input as I made this decision - you guys rock. So let me gush about this car because I’ve never been this happy with a vehicle purchase in my life:

- Holy COW does this thing have personality! The look, the size, the stance. Everything about it feels utterly unique. A little cute, a little exotic, a little aggressive, and unlike anything else on the road. It’s an unabashedly silly car, which I love about it.

- The SOUND! I knew this car sounded good but I didn’t think it would be THIS amazing! The grunting exhaust as I shift gears rivals that of my old Supra (a high bar) and I can’t stop laughing as I hear the whooshing of the turbo.

- The performance! Yes, it’s less powerful than my last car, but this thing is QUICK. Very torquey and just plain FUN. More importantly, I get to use ALL of the power and squeeze out EVERY gear with glee. It’s a car that begs me to go all out and permits me to without launching myself into a tree (or a speeding ticket.)

- The handling! This is a FWD car and it’s one of the best handling cars I’ve ever driven! Probably tied with my FRS (but this is much more torquey and punchy.) It grips and hugs turns insanely well, and most importantly: I feel CONNECTED to the car and the road while I drive it. My Supra, by contrast, felt a little numb and disconnected. And I couldn’t chuck it into corners like I can with the Abarth (I’d immediately spin out with its squirrelly back and - while the Abarth simply wants to play and play.) I feel where every inch of the car is sitting at every moment. It is confidence inspiring, no need to shy away from its limits.

- It’s just a good, economical fit. I am saving $800/mo coming from my Supra and having MORE FUN doing it! As a FWD hatchback it is more practical - and despite being six and a half feet tall I fit much better in this than my Supra or my FRS. I might get a steering wheel extension so I can more comfortably drive with the seat all the way back, but even stock it’s just fine once I get my seating position right. Oh! And my fuel economy doubled, even when I’m driving it like a rally car.

How on earth did I trade in a bloody SUPRA for this and wind up having MORE FUN in my Abarth?! This car feels like an auto enthusiast cheat code. Most fun car I’ve ever driven. Now my only worry is being able to find another one to replace this with whenever it does die: because I can’t see myself going back.

This car is a GIFT. I just LOVE it!

Project in progress: Fiat 500 SportAir transforming into an Abarth.
Before you ask why I didn't just buy an Abarth, it's because Fiat only brought 280 cars to Brazil, making the 500 Abarth very rare and expensive.

If you'd like to follow the project's progress on Instagram
@500_dbraga

https://www.instagram.com/500_dbraga

my love is my 124. got her at 9k in July and she’s at 25k miles now 😂 she’s manual too. trackday this Saturday at buttonwillow with her

my other monster is a ktm 500 that I rip offroad

Does anybody know if this will work with a 500 Abarth? I can’t seem to find any place that will ship the original sealant and the original tire compressor is over $100 alone.

Has anyone got a recommendations for a head unit/screen upgrade that comes with CarPlay? I’ve got a 2016 1.4 abarth and the standard infotainment is fine but it’s limited and not to mention a pain to update the navigation and such.

Picture of my beauty included 😊
TIA!

2020 with 26k miles. Driving her home to Dallas from Chicago. Thrilled

Found this in the “glove box” of my 124 spider I recently purchased from a used car dealer. I have no idea what it is or what it’s for.

Got a madness gopedal +. I was skeptical if I would really notice a difference but finally decided to shell out some money for one. If your on the fence about it, do it! Sport 1 is how this car should've come. Sport 3 is perfect for spirited drives. Still haven't tried the race modes but the difference so far is night and day.

I recently bought a 2022 595 comp. and absolutely love it to death.

I was just curious about what all are some things to keep an eye out for while performing maintenance? (other than the obvious ofc)

Thanks in advance!