Hi,

Just joined the forum as I'm about to buy a 595 Competizione. Not having owned an Abarth (or a fiat for that matter) before I thought I'd ask some advice on spec and price and if there is anything I should know - good or bad - before buying.

I'm looking at the 595 Competizione, probably circuit grey with the black brembo pack, beats audio, sunroof, xenon headlights, rain & dusk sensors (believe this includes the auto dimming rear view mirror?), with the dealer offering around £3500 off.

Is that a reasonable price or should I expect a larger discount?
Am I missing any key spec? (Or have I included anything rubbish?) I could lose the beats audio and sunroof for example, but have heard the standard audio is poor - is that true?

How are the seats on medium length journeys - are they comfortable or back breakers? I'm not keen on the leather seats through the mechanical diff would be nice - does the diff make a massive difference to the nature of the car, or is it a pointless extra?

I've seen conflicting details online about 595s coming with missing dealer fitted parts including pedals, BMC air filter & the filler cap but also that these parts are no longer standard?!

Is there anything I should know about the car before I buy? i.e. common faults or complaints? Any details appreciated regardless of its inspection details to look for, or something that goes wrong/badly in normal life.

Sorry for the million questions, I am rather in love with the angry little 595 and want to make sure I make good choices!

Cheers Mac, I've been playing with the configurator a lot the last few weeks! I worded it badly but what I meant is do people think the standard sabelt seats are better or worse than the leather seat options in terms of comfort?