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« on: August 31, 2010, 07:15:17 PM » |
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After coming back from our 2 week holiday I decided to book a test drive of an Abarth 500. We were certainly impressed and 2-3 hours later we left the dealer having just ordered one, although it was only supposed to be a test drive. Now the wait begins before we get it in 8-10 weeks time.
I just wondered if anybody has had the alarm option from the dealer and what people think? Is the immobiliser good enough?
Great forum by the way.
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crazykez
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2010, 07:42:00 PM » |
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Smith07
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2010, 07:47:22 PM » |
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Cheers crazykez
Any thoughts on the alarm?
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2010, 07:53:08 PM » |
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Any thoughts on the alarm can;t see the point, car can't be taken without the keys. won,t stop a smash and grab. if its going to be broken into your safer finding out in the morning than getting into a confrontation with a nutter when the alarm goes off  |
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2010, 07:54:40 PM » |
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sorry m8 any deterent is a good idea havent got one on mine but have a 7ft fence round tigger when at home and a pt cruiser parked across the front of him |
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« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2010, 07:57:45 PM » |
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does anyone know of a car not being stolen because it had an alarm fitted?
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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2010, 08:10:33 PM » |
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Fair points. Just the waiting now that is going to be the hardest.
Are there many who have the Pasadoble Red?
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« Reply #9 on: August 31, 2010, 08:29:19 PM » |
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Never mind the test drive, I only went for a look. Test drive just the icing on the cake. It's a long wait but enjoy As for the alarm if you here one going off at night you can go back to sleep safe in the knowledge that you know it's not yours.  |
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« Reply #10 on: August 31, 2010, 08:32:42 PM » |
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After coming back from our 2 week holiday I decided to book a test drive of an Abarth 500. We were certainly impressed and 2-3 hours later we left the dealer having just ordered one, although it was only supposed to be a test drive.
Welcome, I did the same myself, glad I did though! Just the waiting now that is going to be the hardest.
Are there many who have the Pasadoble Red?
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« Reply #11 on: August 31, 2010, 08:54:09 PM » |
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Hi Did exactly the same. Just a quick look, then a test-drive after about 30seconds of persuasion...... 20 minutes later i had one on order too  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 31, 2010, 11:56:19 PM » |
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I have the alarm option. fiat cat 1 simple and efective. I think for the price it helps security. ..........No test drive......... and i ordered mine without even seing one or test drive. i rang up placed deposit and collected it about 10 weeks later. but thats my buying method. yes i am mad. never test drive.  |
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2010, 04:42:45 AM » |
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I was not even looking for a new car .I was with my other half who was looking at normal Punto's at the showroom next door and she said ''You'll like this car I've just seen in the Abarth showroom'' (cue blank look ''what's an Abarth?) went in saw it, drove it ,bought it .
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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2010, 06:51:09 AM » |
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Can I ask how much you paid for the alarm option?
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