Hello Everyone

This Thur I will collect my new Abarth 124. As with any new car there are going to be great bits and also things to avoid.

For the benefit of everyone do you have any top tips that you are willing to share. Large or small all are welcome.

Thank you

Andrew

Hi Andrew - I've had mine a year.  It's a brilliant car and so much fun to drive.  The pros are endless-great handling, head turning looks, rarity, easy pop down hood, comfortable driving position etc.  Things to look out for in my experience:-
* depending on your agility - try to get in and out without putting too much pressure on the side seat bolster.  Mine's wearing after 5000 miles and I've seen other references to this problem.
* my wife is quite short (5ft) and I have had to raise the seat so she can see properly out of the windscreen.
* if you have an auto don't use the sport mode for idling round town-it will stay in the lower gear when it really needs to change up. In all other situations ONLY use the sport mode!
* storage is limited so I bought a couple of after market bins which slide between the seat and the centre console. I put sunglasses etc. in mine.
Otherwise agreat car - just enjoy! Cheers Rob

Thank you for the advice, much appreciated. Especially your thoughts on Sport mode which is something I would never have worked out.

Thank you

Andrew

As you all know this car is Awesome. Just got mine and have smiled every moment I'm in the car.

I was looking for a bootliner as the odd muddy jacket of bag can really trash a boot. I've searched around and was hoping to find a rubber base that would also go up the sides a bit. Has anyone found a solution. I'm also happy to cut lino or do other stuff and self build if that's the best option. Any tips or products you have and rate are appreciated.

Thanks

Andrew

Ohh I had thought of that option, cheers for the idea.  Andrew

The auto Italian magazine was really good. A couple of facts to wet your appetite. 51% heritage look, 14% visibility pack, 60% manual. I see only 1 left for sale new in the country. Basically that’s the end of the beginning, but just the start of the fun!