Thoughts On The Fiat?

I've been seeing a lot of commercials for Fiat lately. These things look like mini-coopers. Any reason why someone would want to buy one of these cars?

 

I don't like this model of the fiat. I prefer the Fiat punto abarth model looks like a very nice car.

 

Thats a shame ive seen a few, but they cost a fair amount but its a turbo and it looks great too would love to have that car.

 

The Abarth is pretty well tuned and can really hug corners if you are zipping around town. A lot of Americans are going to see it as another pocket-size mess but it is definitely something that the Italians can make very well.

 

I totally agree that's all they are good at i would love to take it for a spin maybe get one one day day when there a bit cheaper.

 

I currently own a Bmw 3 series and to be honest, the new Fiat models appear no different from they used to be in the 1990s. Although BMW model cars practically look the same but Fiat models don't seem to even change their body shape, I don't know if they're preserving their originality just like with Porsche models but they need a revamp on some looks and performance-wise to really get the car enthusiasts to buy them. However, if I ever do get the chance to try them out, I'd love to, never driven or rode one.

 

I want to buy a Fiat someday; I think they look nice and they can save you a ton of gas money. I have a friend that has a Fiat and he says they ride nicely.

 

There was a fiat 500 abarth model came into the garage the other day for brake pads fitting went out to take it for a test drive they drive amazing it was very smooth and very responsive best car I've drove in a long time.

 

No sorry it wasn't the abarth model it was the 100hp version but still a joy to drive.

 

It was nippy as it was a small car but they most powerful car but everybody would love to drive a car like that. Yes i would like to test the abarth but there a pretty rare sight and with another 60hp in a little car would love to take it for a spin.

 

Thumbs down for me. But it's not so much this car - It's hard for me to get excited about any really tiny car because I don't take them seriously. You may as well try and pimp out a Prius - it's probably cheaper.

 

Thats what i thought small car, small power but this car surprised me.

 

Having driven both the FIAT 500 and the 500 Abarth, I can tell you that they're both amazing cars. I love how they look as well.

Even though the ordinary 500 isn't as powerful as the Abarth, it definitely doesn't feel sluggish at all. However, the Abarth is just on a whole different level in my opinion. That much power in such a tiny package = a VERY fun car. I can safely say that the Abarth is the most fun car I've ever driven.

 

The Fiat is fairly new here in Canada. We have the Fiat 500 - always wanted to take one for a test drive.

 

I am not sure that I behave very rationally when it comes to vehicles, but I thing that I am starting to fall for this car. To be honest the only thing that can fit in my garage is a fiat 500 or Chevy Spark. Being half Italian might affect my decision a bit. The only thing hanging me up is whether to get a sunroof or hardtop. I don't like the compromised headroom with sunroof option. Still considering going hardtop with an aftermarket pop-up sunroof.