2016 Abarth turismo

Si-monogram · 15th March 2016, 13:09

So, after a long think and another more in depth test drive, I've ordered my new 2016 abarth turismo. It's a turbocharged 1.4 engine producing 160bhp. Pick it up on Thursday at 10am. Beautiful colour and loads of leg and headroom. It has quite an unforgiving ride around town but when it's on the lanes it really comes into its own. The power is quite surprising and it handles like a little go kart.

e668ecp · 15th March 2016, 14:08

Not my sort of car.. bit girly but each to their own. Check that they have altered the front washer jet pipes which cracked on my mates old 500 and dripped water into the ECU, the rear washer died frequently too. Also the suspension was dreadfully hard it handled well. They have aged well considering how long they have been out now

Si-monogram · 15th March 2016, 14:15

Suspension is really hard I agree there. The abarth isn't girly imo. And in terms of things breaking, it's got a fee years warranty on it so not too fussed about that.

maxxpump · 15th March 2016, 14:20

I like some of the older abarth's but not that one unfortunately, but everyone to there own! I like the older rally cross ones, some of the abarths out these days I've never seen out on the tracks so can't comment, but I guess they have to be good as they usually have brilliant over engineered parts on them.

Animal · 15th March 2016, 14:43

Are you gonna bring it to the next nano ?

Can't wait to see you , Jubbs , Jamie and Zach go for a spin.

I'll bring the tyre lever and shoe horn

Alan123 · 15th March 2016, 14:52

My Mrs as got the fiat bravo abarth and I must admit it's goes like a rocket

Pistonbroke666 · 15th March 2016, 14:53

My dad bought my mum a new 595c Tourismo with all the extras and it is a hell of a car. Really nippy and the exhaust note its the nuts.

Happy motoring!

stevenicks · 16th March 2016, 06:13

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Originally Posted by Animal

Are you gonna bring it to the next nano ?

Can't wait to see you , Jubbs , Jamie and Zach go for a spin.

I'll bring the tyre lever and shoe horn

That was a funny sight to see Cliff, it must have had more space than the Tardis inside

Sidetops · 15th March 2016, 14:50

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Originally Posted by MR190

So, after a long think and another more in depth test drive, I've ordered my new 2016 abarth turismo. It's a turbocharged 1.4 engine producing 160bhp. Pick it up on Thursday at 10am. Beautiful colour and loads of leg and headroom. It has quite an unforgiving ride around town but when it's on the lanes it really comes into its own. The power is quite surprising and it handles like a little go kart.

Congratulations, a fabulous little car and I love the colour! Good luck with it and have fun

trebor · 15th March 2016, 17:08

It was only 2 days ago at the Nano when I said look forward to seeing your new cars so what's next !
Nice by the way

15th March 2016, 14:20	#4
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	I like some of the older abarth's but not that one unfortunately, but everyone to there own! I like the older rally cross ones, some of the abarths out these days I've never seen out on the tracks so can't comment, but I guess they have to be good as they usually have brilliant over engineered parts on them. __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

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Animal Gets stuck in Mg ZT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 941 Thanks: 69 Thanked 253 Times in 200 Posts	Are you gonna bring it to the next nano ? Can't wait to see you , Jubbs , Jamie and Zach go for a spin. I'll bring the tyre lever and shoe horn __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Build date: Tuesday, 18th June 2002 @ 08:53:49 This vehicle was the 4th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Mean Machine! Infinite Diversity Infinite Combinations KAPLAH

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Pistonbroke666 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 1.8T, MG GS Exclusive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Grays Essex Posts: 1,809 Thanks: 100 Thanked 282 Times in 205 Posts	My dad bought my mum a new 595c Tourismo with all the extras and it is a hell of a car. Really nippy and the exhaust note its the nuts. Happy motoring! __________________ Stage two 1.8T build

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	It was only 2 days ago at the Nano when I said look forward to seeing your new cars so what's next ! Nice by the way __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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e668ecp I really should get out more....... Range Rover Evoque and ZT V8 SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 2,232 Thanks: 20 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts	Not my sort of car.. bit girly but each to their own. Check that they have altered the front washer jet pipes which cracked on my mates old 500 and dripped water into the ECU, the rear washer died frequently too. Also the suspension was dreadfully hard it handled well. They have aged well considering how long they have been out now

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Si-monogram Banned MG ZTT TYPHOON 180, PPD 75 CDTI 160, METRO 1.3 A+, ABARTH TURISMO 595, MG ZS V6, 75 duotone tourer Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 448 Thanked 405 Times in 284 Posts	Suspension is really hard I agree there. The abarth isn't girly imo. And in terms of things breaking, it's got a fee years warranty on it so not too fussed about that.

15th March 2016, 14:52	#6
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	My Mrs as got the fiat bravo abarth and I must admit it's goes like a rocket