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Kelly

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common problems
« on: January 31, 2012, 07:09:47 PM »
Hi .

im not yet a abarth owner but considering swapping my cooper s  for one.I'm wanting to know if there is any known issues with the car that i should be looking out for.

thanks
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FrankV500

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Re: common problems
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2012, 07:20:50 PM »

Hi,

Too much fun having is the most common issue.

What colour are you going for  :whistle: and dont forget your cheque book...... ;D

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GTMartin

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Re: common problems
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2012, 07:27:31 PM »
Hi and welcome :wave:
Have a look through this thread
http://www.abarthforum.co.uk/500-abarth/common-faults/
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Kelly

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Re: common problems
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »
I do the like campagnola grey with the red leather.
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Kelly

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Re: common problems
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 07:36:19 PM »
Hi Thanks for that

just had a quick glance and seems nothing major which is great . 
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FrankV500

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Re: common problems
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2012, 07:39:12 PM »
Quote from: Kelly on January 31, 2012, 07:28:02 PM
I do the like campagnola grey with the red leather.

Best combo  :thumb:
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web_monkey

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Re: common problems
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 07:39:30 PM »
I have grey with red leather  :thumb: goes really well together and a bit different.
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Re: common problems
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2012, 07:41:12 PM »
Quote from: Kelly on January 31, 2012, 07:36:19 PM
Hi Thanks for that

just had a quick glance and seems nothing major which is great . 


Yes nothing major, a little TLC goes a long way.
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Re: common problems
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2012, 07:43:37 PM »
The biggest problem about these cars is that they are so easy to fall in love with, and very easy to get addicted to spending money on it..  :thumb:
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FrankV500

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Re: common problems
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2012, 07:44:55 PM »
Quote from: olig on January 31, 2012, 07:43:37 PM
The biggest problem about these cars is that they are so easy to fall in love with, and very easy to get addicted to spending money on it..  :thumb:

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Re: common problems
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2012, 07:46:53 PM »
Quote from: FrankV500 on January 31, 2012, 07:44:55 PM
Quote from: olig on January 31, 2012, 07:43:37 PM
The biggest problem about these cars is that they are so easy to fall in love with, and very easy to get addicted to spending money on it..  :thumb:

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Re: common problems
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2012, 08:16:53 PM »
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Yes nothing major, a little TLC goes a long way.

So does a little TMC :whistle:



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Re: common problems
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2012, 08:58:05 PM »
yeaaay !! ..... good move. you'll love whatever colour you choose, whatever you do to "personalise" the little car will be individual and admired on the road by everyone ! .... then theres the endless range of performance items........ and the clothing range .... and the great "meets" where we all get together and talk "abarth"....... u just dont know exactly what you're getting into ! but  its fantastic ! ...welcome !
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pigmy

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Re: common problems
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2012, 09:25:59 PM »
Abarth or Mini?.... having had both.....
The answer is without doubt....  500 ABARTH!!!! :thumb: :thumb: ;D
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MrB

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Re: common problems
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2012, 10:33:25 PM »
I have had an SS for 4 months now. Had a cooper S for 3 years. It has taken me 3 months to like the SS. Frankly the build quality is not great, performance not as good as a cooper S but......no one really looks twice at a mini....they do with an Abarth. If you buy one be patient...
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