Abarth HATER Drives a 230BHP 595 Competizione

Abarth HATER Drives a 230BHP 595 Competizione - Will He Join Us Or DIE?

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3 жыл бұрын

I have a long and storied history of hating the Abarth 595 - for many, many reasons. However, a lot of people have told me if I were to drive the higher specification "Competizione" model that I could be turned.
Not an ordinary comp, this one has been dialled up to 11 and now makes 230hp. But can it put a smile on my face?
Thanks to Aaron at Classic Car Solutions
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Also thanks to ‪@StefABtv‬ for persuading me to try this car, and his support of the Abarth community!
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@markc1793 2 жыл бұрын

The first person I've ever seen who describes a turbo and blow off as "bizarre" rather than the noise putting a big smile on their faces.

@jongillies4871 2 жыл бұрын

That noise is not normal at all mate, sounds like the turbo is on its way out to me, turbo and blow off doesn’t sounds like a high pitched screech lmao 🤣🤣🤣

@Ayzingg 2 жыл бұрын

@@jongillies4871 i think the noise is from the cold air intake

@bw8476 2 жыл бұрын

Non BOV makes the turbo cut air and give the 'Stututu'. It is the latest in boost-fashion..

@drjmediauk Жыл бұрын

These are the noises every petrol head loves.

@marcperrett662 Жыл бұрын

Jay Emm is too used to driving overhyped expensive German tin , .middle class heavy weight journos should stick to reviewing the 316d beemers they all love

@interceptor-ss8kb 3 жыл бұрын

The buttons no longer feel like they are from a van from 2005, they now feel like they are from a van from 2011 😂😂

@Hali88 3 жыл бұрын

lollol

@CED99 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, they still look like they're from a van

@brusselssprouts560 2 жыл бұрын

I guy I used to work with had a 131 Mirafiori which was a smart hot saloon. One day he was driving me somewhere and went to indicate and the stalk disintegrated in his hand, so he needed to use hand signals after that. This is Italian cars, but they are all much loved aren't they?

@joeg8186 2 жыл бұрын

Would you take the fiat 595 or a smart 454 brabus,

@interceptor-ss8kb 2 жыл бұрын

@@joeg8186 neither

@KAZ8264 3 жыл бұрын

12:38 "Look! A smile!" His face: 😐

@elnyoutube123 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have an Abarth and the way I think of it is like an old school modern classic. It has turbo lag like an old car, ropey quality in some places, great sound, unique driving experience but it all comes in the form of a "new" car

@peterwhitehead2453 3 жыл бұрын

...dials now feel like a van from 2011 😂

@BlatentlyFakeName 3 жыл бұрын

Fiat/Chrysler parts bin. Which is the worst parts bin :/ I've been looking at older A500 models as a daily. But I just cannot find one which doesn't need work. They all seem to have one or a combination of suspension issues, oil leaks, coolant leaks, knackered brakes, bits falling off (often the door handles lol)...

@marremane 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlatentlyFakeName sounds like any used sports car....

@BlatentlyFakeName 3 жыл бұрын

@@marremane Well the ones I've bought so far haven't been like that. I think the problem is the platform isn't changed much from the basic car and isn't really durable enough with the extra performance. 70-90k miles is when they seem to go. It's not the end of the world, but it means spending a few 1000 on a car which is only worth 5-6000.

@dinzy14 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my 595 Comp since Jan and it’s an absolute blast. I’ve owned faster cars, more agile cars, cars with far better build quality, but I wouldn’t swap this for anything at the moment. It puts a hell of a smile on my face every time I drive it 👌

@IntenseDefence 3 жыл бұрын

💪

@noelgonzalez9549 3 жыл бұрын

Truth.

@terryatkinson3182 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you. You enjoy it so that's all that matters.

@johnybigarms 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Comp as well as a Focus RS and I love them both, the comp make all the right noises and has Italian charm oozing at every pore, the gear box is sweet as a nut, and next to the steering wheel, I can’t fathom why he dislikes it, resale values hold well too, the most interesting 20k car on the planet

@dinzy14 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnybigarms Agreed 100%!

@markduffy9475 3 жыл бұрын

As a Lotus Elise and an Abarth Comp owner i'd take him to task on the gearbox and engine. He wants to try a Renault sport gearbox. Anyway, the Comp isn't perfect, not much feel from the front end, but it is a hoot to drive, looks and sounds great. However, if we all liked the same cars it would be a boring world.

@maxnguyen9017 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, also a 595 comp owner here. Also planning to get an Elise (dream car), how do they compare in terms of fun and smiles? cheers :))

@markduffy9475 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxnguyen9017 Hi, there, there is no comparison. The Elise is one of the greatest handling cars of all time. It will put a smile on your face at 5mph. Steering feel is amazing, chassis is one of thee best there is. Its and event every time you drive it. People just stand and point. You can't compare the two cars anyway. One is a hot hatch, the other a bespoke mid engined sports car. As CAR magazine say "drive one before you die". 😁

@Neojeff123 3 жыл бұрын

Which gearbox? I always liked my old 182s 6 speed, clutch was heavy (which is normal) but nothing else wrong with it. Can't comment on the newer stuff as I haven't driven any.

@markduffy9475 3 жыл бұрын

@@Neojeff123 200 and Twingo RS. Clunky and like shearing synchros. Cracking cars though. Wish the Abarth had a front end like any of them two.

@Neojeff123 3 жыл бұрын

@@markduffy9475 Ahh that's fair enough, haven't driven either. Yeah great cars :)

@RobinCawser 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the space you give cyclists. Need more patient people on the road like yourself. (From a cyclist/car enthusiast)

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

I always do - I operate a live and let live policy on the roads. Most cyclists in the country are car people too

@SoulTouchMusic93 3 жыл бұрын

As a truck driver you can fuck right off mate. Get off the main roads you muppet. Although I got way more patience with people who commute on bikes.

@bunkaaa8726 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars ***Most***

@Tejvir7 3 жыл бұрын

Cyclists want all the space in the world but then squeeze past cars in traffic

@P-I-D-D-Y 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tejvir7 of course. There's a big difference between a 2 tonne car doing 40 and one sat still in traffic

@stephenwilliams6540 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on review again James. I am an Abarth fan and have had both base 500 and 595 comp. your right they are riddle With flaws but for some reasons they get under your skin. They are fun but I think that’s because they are almost comical to drive. They were rare at one time and that made them feel kinda special. Now they are everywhere and that uniqueness has gone.

@StefABtv 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, really good video covering the 595 comp. I think this is going to be the best set up you will drive. 230bhp is the sweet spot for these cars. Great to see you having some fun in one. Agree that Abarth have gone wild with different variations of the same car that isn’t fundamentally different from the car released 10 years ago. Even I will say I’m fed up the same platform! Can’t wait to see the comments section of this video 😂 will have to let you lose in the 124 soon.

@henryrobinson2635 3 жыл бұрын

All hail Abarth Supreme Leader Stef 🙏🏽

@acchaladka 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah James really really liked the 124 Lusso and respected what it was rather than taking cheap shots. I’ll be ready curious to see if he’ll post a review of your rather lovely Abarth 124.

@keithallen9994 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if stef agrees about the gearbox. I have owned one for 18 months now and really enjoy it. It could do with being a modern 6 speed but the gear change seems fine to me.

@psircos 3 жыл бұрын

When you planted it in second with the rear facing camera view.....your input into the steering wheel brought back the "wrestling with an agitated salmon" comment 😋

@VQSeries 3 жыл бұрын

Truly appreciate your reviews, a thorough peeling of a car's dynamic/character is done beautifully well!

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@TechnologySource 2 жыл бұрын

That high pitch sound means they added a after market cold air intake. I have a 500 Abarth and love it. I also have a Porshe Turbo S 911 and sometimes its more fun to drive the slower car fast then to drive the fast car slow. You can floor it in the Fiat and hear all the noises and not hit hight speeds and not goto jail. In the 911 Turbo S you floor it on the typical road and before you know it you are going 140 MPH. If you are not trying to get to it as fast as possible the zero to 60 in the Fiat is actually more fun.

@rd6781 3 жыл бұрын

Well, no one can say you never gave these a sporting chance

@iHaveTheDocuments 3 жыл бұрын

It piss, it sick

@hallohey8995 3 жыл бұрын

Pissening

@Marcke-tb1hb 2 жыл бұрын

James raises a serious point though. As awfully flawed as the Abarth 500 is, it weighs around 1100kg and with a cheep tweak or two easily makes 200hp at the wheels. It’ll do 50mpg if driven carefully, uses less than a fifth of the carbon to make than a Tesla, and will fit in any parking space. This surely has to be the future direction of motoring? I read yesterday the new e-Hummer weighs 4 tons and uses seven times the carbon to produce. We are surely going in the wrong motoring direction. Watch Chris Harris on Top Gear’s latest contribution to this argument too, very interesting. Oh and as we stand the vehicle running second in the Dakar runs on man/made fuel, with an 80% saving in emissions. No need for new infrastructure or technology. Surely problem solved?

@jacquesleconte8152 3 жыл бұрын

My wife has one and it's a good laugh to drive, it's not trying to be up there with hot hatches it stands alone. It's like playing Mariokart for real without the red and green shells

@canto_v12 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review! I'm a big fan of these Abarths and wish I had the room to keep one, but at the same time it's not that hard to accept that different people like different things. Why that gets so many people upset is beyond me. Cheers!

@scottpolston6137 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man you must be British if you got no where to put a car that fits in your back pocket parking absolutely sucks in England

@canto_v12 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottpolston6137 sorry to disappoint-just an American with too many cars LOL

@RMAGEDN740 3 жыл бұрын

It made me smile to hear the detailed description of the steering. Thanks, mate!

@lloydjenkins1572 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago I looked into buying a abarth esseesse and after a positive top gear review I was confident it was my next car. After driving 2 different ones. I ended up with Mini Cooper works (not without fault). At the time I thought it was just me who hated the 500 engine and the driving experience. Glad I wasn't alone.

@steveedwards3821 3 жыл бұрын

I use to drive these brand new off the docks and everything you say about build quality and driving position is correct I absolutely dreaded a day of getting in and out of these things.

@simonhughes7382 3 жыл бұрын

The look so good and SOUND so good. Which considering most modern stuff looks awful and sounds awful means i've got a small obsession with them despite never having driven one XD

@jamess4522 3 жыл бұрын

Hired a pair of Competiziones to do the North Coast 500 a couple of years ago - horribly flawed seating position but a superb car for the roads up there and seriously good fun 👍🏻

@sanderdejong66 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned both an Abarth (the cheapest one) and a normal 500. The Abarth put a smile on my face every time I started it. I couldn’t help myself. Also: even a normal 500 jumps on speed bumps like they’re mountains.

@carreragt8516 3 жыл бұрын

All the flaws you mentioned are justified but I test drove a Polo GTI, Fiesta ST and the Abarth Comp on the same day. I only smiled during the Abarth test drive. The others were so woefully dull

@whizzo94 3 жыл бұрын

What is so special about a Fiesta ST?..........NOTHING

@tadassmolskas3014 3 жыл бұрын

@@whizzo94 They're brilliant cars and cheap too

@whizzo94 3 жыл бұрын

@@tadassmolskas3014 Yeah, you can park it on your driveway and watch it rust LMAO

@muckspreader1able 3 жыл бұрын

@@whizzo94 yeah fiats are bad for rust and electrics.

@teabagtowers3823 3 жыл бұрын

@@whizzo94 Yeah because Fiat's never rust. Hahaha get real buddy.

@BookAutowerks 3 жыл бұрын

It's a hopped up economy car. People who say it's rubbish are expecting too much of it. 😆 My 500 Abarth is my daily even though I have a BMW and Land Rover as well. It's just so hilarious and functional.

@paulfages749 3 жыл бұрын

Great video to enjoy on a Saturday.

@marcdelaunay1 3 жыл бұрын

Quirky but ultimate,y having driven in and up against one on straights and twisties did very little for me....my quaif diff slightly modded fiat coupe 20vt plus utterly demolished this with a known to me good driver in and although I like the styling, design of my coupe and sorted performance simply far bigger smile on my face from a classic fiat. Glad it has a fan base as do our coupes! ✌️👍

@ehhhh9287 2 жыл бұрын

I used to own a 595 Turismo which I modified extensively. It was my first "performance" car and I loved it. That being said, having owned a Mini JCW, E36 M3 and a M2 Comp since the nostalgia has certainly worn off. I loved that car because it got me into the car scene in an inexpensive way. I think that's how these should be looked at and I think a lot of people who swear by them don't look at them as a track weapon or a motorway cruiser, but a nippy little thing with a fruity little engine that will propel them around the city or some twisty b-roads adequately without rinsing your wallet. Would I get one again? Not a chance - but I enjoyed it whilst I had it.

@simonm8988 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked so fast on this! "I enjoyed this one - it's a lot less rubbish than the others I've driven" xD

@karim111 4 ай бұрын

The precise and crisp gear box is one of the best, and a lot of joy bringing in the Abarth.

@UpShiftTrackdayVideos 3 жыл бұрын

This car is a platform... you can keep it OEM or You can make modifications to enhance the parts you find fun or fix the bits you don't. I have pretty much the same car as a daily, I find it fun to drive on the road.. for context I also have a Civic EP3 K24 Supercharged 500bhp track/weekend car. I would also say the OEM car should have a mechanical diff as standard!

@arkenangel 3 жыл бұрын

I suddenly became very happy when I heard “do his thang”. Excellent review, bravo

@Eddieboote 3 жыл бұрын

So the conclusion is, ‘it’s a lot less rubbish’....

@BaybieK 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much what I gathered from this review.

@xavierlaraserra 3 жыл бұрын

lol, personally I like the look of this car, but I never drive it. Anyway I think it sounds amazing, possible one of the best noises from an affordable car

@marremane 3 жыл бұрын

haters gonna hate

@Eddieboote 3 жыл бұрын

@@marremane I’m not a hater. They look cool and sound cool. I need to drive one one day...

@teabagtowers3823 3 жыл бұрын

But still a bit rubbish.

@andrewf7822 3 жыл бұрын

You always tell it like it is James. Great review.

@camrunner6633 3 жыл бұрын

Always good to see an abath video Can you have you 500 vids in one playlist

@misterroboto571 3 жыл бұрын

perhaps do a 500 week? hats off to Aaron, and your good self of course

@MrGuvEuroman 3 жыл бұрын

That intake sat in the engine bay 🙈 It would sound and probably have more power if a decent intake or the original intake was fitted.

@stephenedwardsnewell1715 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got one of the normal ones it’s an decent run about but does need a quickshift . Well said mate .

@R13AAD 3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the steering, hated the car for it but after I took it on track I started to get use to it and I actually started to like the car. I think 230bhp might be too much? Mine is 212bhp and it feels like more than enough, improves the drivability so much more! The seating position is quite funny tbh, way too high!

@600raficrow 3 жыл бұрын

my question is .. how does it compare to the fiat 128 2 door saloon on cornering .. because mine went round bends like it was on rails ...

@garylane9052 3 жыл бұрын

My wife has one I absolutely love it .sounds great real drivers car fun factor ..disagree with everything you said at the beginning of the video love the driving position gearbox great interior

@Glosole 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 595 comp similar to the one tested but its much more an all rounder than you report it does pottering round town just as well as a blast up the motorway. Ok I have Focus RS and a Lotus Evora that are very capable but a small car with that much go is such a laugh and smiles per mile sort of unbeatable though living in the edge of London rather than wilds of Suffolk might sway my choice too.

@venom5809 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever you talk smack about the Abarth I always feel like STG is going to pop out from the bushes and punch you in the face. LOL 😂

@TopUTooBa 3 жыл бұрын

This was my thought throughout the review - he loves these things. I've never drove one, I do admit they look great and thought they must be good, he'll STG loved them. Interesting, I'd love to get them on a stage together.

@venom5809 3 жыл бұрын

@@TopUTooBa Agreed, they need to have a whole podcast discussing and arguing over these cars. 😂

@TopUTooBa 3 жыл бұрын

@@venom5809 100% agreed!

@thatsbod1041 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see the community stepping up for you fella.

@gatobakuniano 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. It still shocks me that he doesn't have more fun with it. It is a light, small, powerful car, with decent chasis and suspension. Could be better? Sure What other similar cars are around? Very few. Fiesta ST probably. Yaris GR is really in another whole level, but it just got released, and the Abarth is probably at the end of its life cycle. So they are just to different car generations.

@tanglewood777 2 жыл бұрын

his fatt body dont do any thing for the engine that 230 hp takes it back to 180 hp with pepper pig in it

@berlinetta____2680 3 жыл бұрын

I love my competizione. I am not tall so i appreciate the high seating position. I don't race it so i dont know what the "problem" is with the engine and gearbox. They are awesome and do the job nicely. The turbo chuppa chup is in a strange position and completely useless for my daily driving...but i dont care. I have never owned a perfect car. But this one comes pretty close for me.

@simewood2040 3 жыл бұрын

Your criticism is fair. I had one in Singapore and it got more use than the Carrera S. It’s good in dense traffic and makes huge fun in car parks.Trans continental punts - not so much.

@ALE5six1 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a fun weekend hatch. So how would you compare this to the r53 Cooper S or mk6 Fiesta ST?

@L20niidas 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter Jay!!

@LostinSweden68 3 жыл бұрын

I own the Competizione and I love it. Appreciate your honesty!

@quim5434 3 жыл бұрын

Liking the intro and graphx

@neil1922 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a new sub to the channel, what a Joy to watch!

@eze8970 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks J, only the full race one (with the expensive gear lever/box etc) & Ferrari edition to complete the set?!

@Elwooddudes 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid dude, keep it up

@customsportsvans 3 жыл бұрын

Had a Renault 5 turbo when I was a kid. Now 48 and bought one of these. I love my Abarth. Goes like stink and lots of fun. Easily tuned for not much cash. Just can't keep the wife out of it

@andreanastacio9548 2 жыл бұрын

regardless of opinion on the car itself, I absolutly adore the way that car in particular sounds... If I ever get the opportunity to own a "high performace" turbo car (or really any turbo petrol) I absolutly want to get that much turbo whistle and blow off noise in the cabin...

@youcancallmeted 3 жыл бұрын

I believe I did meet you in real life, eating your lunch few times while having "from friend" the V6 Mx5... I do like this video and I am glad you gave Abarth another shot. As you know I drive one (with the shopping list) for living, roughly 500-600 miles every week. And still love it...

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that was me :) We'll meet again I am sure

@youcancallmeted 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars as a guy who's missing work with camera and good old Premiere, I like the edits and style... Just wondering what I will see you picking your meal in next time.... Btw, sadly traction control cannot be switched off.... TTC button on helps with cornering by braking inside wheels.... Not really useful until you need to get up the hill on snow... Helps a bit. 😉

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Who knows what I will turn up in next!

@Bigflorent 2 жыл бұрын

That sound is the garret turbo, on most cars does similar whistle, but depends on the engine size and type (petrol or diesel)

@simeonselmon8318 3 жыл бұрын

I had one of this great car lots of fun to drive

@sportzntouring 3 жыл бұрын

I can understand why people like the idea of these cars (while they're not a car I would personally go for). They're a "fun" car but that doesn't mean they're a great or fun drive compared to alternatives. But if an owner loves it despite its flaws, that's just cars. If we all liked the same things, cars would all look the same. I'm glad they don't. Still, I always respect your reviews for their integrity.

@4changede Жыл бұрын

just add a steering column extender and a seat lower frame and you will love the seating position Jay

@vincentpoole7588 3 жыл бұрын

JayM. You remind me of Mr. Curnow, my 3rd form French teacher from the 1980's who used to drive a Fiat 500 Cabriolet ! Does it have 8:03 turbo pop-off valve ? V.

@thedetailingdoctor5746 3 жыл бұрын

That sound is the sound of a Garret at full chat 🤣 my avant does it too weeeeeeeee chuu chu chu ch ch

@ryanolden5304 3 жыл бұрын

The noise you're referring to is turbo flutter!

@johnbenias5090 Жыл бұрын

“I’m enjoying driving this car. I’m having fun in this car. And look at this......a smile” BINGO! You’ve got it!

@adambrown743 3 жыл бұрын

The golf R also has one tail pipe per cylinder 🙈😂

@nikomoin7604 3 жыл бұрын

True Thats also awful, but atleast it has over 300 hp 😂

@mrlotusmic 3 жыл бұрын

My 2017 595 comp from new is going to sit next to my 718 4.0 GTS when it’s delivered in May. Both very different cars for different uses. But both tick the boxes I require 😄

@itisjustacomment 3 жыл бұрын

If you like little cars that are mostly driven by women that's up to you :)

@mclare9817 3 жыл бұрын

Have you had 'The jab' recently??

@mrlotusmic 3 жыл бұрын

😄 yes. I think I might be slightly older than you. Nicely set up for the final years but good luck with yours. I wish you well. 👍

@mrlotusmic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the permission. Can I ride my motorcycles as well or do you wish to comment I that. I wish you well 👍

@itisjustacomment 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrlotusmicNone aim of permission intended. Just pointing out a fact. I wish you well also. Nice flex btw :/

@Gagliano17 3 жыл бұрын

Did you just say that the turbo whine and a aftermarket airfilter made the car sound weird on the inside 😂 haha ofc lol, but the flutter isnt stock, and can be removed, and the turbo whine on the garreth is kind of dope

@mattbrown4747 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been lusting after one of these as an ‘alternative’ choice for a few days and bam you upload a review! Great review, I’m still game for one despite its shortcomings. I’m after something that’s a real event every time I get in it and not a bland boring hot/warm hatch. This seems to be the closest thing to that in this sector imho.

@georgepom328 3 жыл бұрын

At least he respects this particular abarth, I really don't like when some good iconic cars because they aren't enjoyable are not respected, like he doesn't like the Land Rover Defender, due its floors but he probably respects it due to what it accomplished and what is. But at the end of the day this is his opinion I would buy the Abarth over the Gr yaris because that's my personal preference

@stevenhearnden66 3 жыл бұрын

Is the Yaris 1.8 GRMN more fun?

@marcusjackson2874 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I had one of these as a rental car in ibiza but convertible version it was well fun smashing it around the island lol making me wanna get one now

@peterlewis3540 3 жыл бұрын

I owned this model, the Competizione for nearly three years, and you simply could not forgive its very high seating position. It was the only thing i could not forgive Fiat for, otherwise, its a great car, with a superb racing pedigree

@user-qu4lp4gl9v 2 жыл бұрын

you can change that about 4 5 cm by a chip setup

@carlpearson6734 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand this as I have a comp with upgraded sabelts and it’s perfect height definitely not high

@bennp2000 Жыл бұрын

I've just traded my yellow 66 plate 595 comp. in after owning it for about a year mainly as we were able to manage with one practical car and the 595, a change in work means that's no longer the case. For me, I drove many of the different flavours before buying the comp. (this one had a few choice extras such as the carbon sabelts, xenons and glass roof) which seemed like the best of the compromises available, the others just didn't hit the mark but (and perhaps it's my age?) the suspension did become tiring (the Tarmac in E Lancs isn't wonderful) when doing anything other than driving purely for pleasure and whereas the record Monza exhaust I absolutely loved on a b-road, turning up to a conference for work in it set a certain tone. Likewise, the people nodding from badly modified Corsas when sat in traffic was also telling. I think you're correct about the gearbox but being overly harsh about the plastics, certainly don't go anywhere near the dashboard of a Suzuki Swift Sport which appears to be made from recycled crisp packets!

@GTXOla 3 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that when you drive by the external cam the Automatic translation hears the wining noise as "applause" it thinks its a football game or something 🤣🤣😂

@veryberry- 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting some Clarkson vibes in some places. Keep up the good work Sir.

@AdsTrapatony 3 жыл бұрын

I know this cars are not the best but i do love them in yellow. This on is missing the most important extra tho. Carbon seats pack because it has a real LSD. Nice video. Maybe I will buy one, they are getting cheap arround here. (15000€ with the LSD). Hard to find in yellow.

@brianiswrong 3 жыл бұрын

So as long as you change the engine output, suspension,brakes and exhaust ,it becomes an OK car. The seats looked lovely in the B roll,but as in the Yaris GR they are too high

@sidrens5292 2 жыл бұрын

Stylish, quick and super fun! What is not to like?

@majinsbo 2 жыл бұрын

The most funniest review 😂😂😂 I love it, I love the car despite its “many” flaws

@Yes-kn6zm 3 жыл бұрын

they do sound a bit like an outboard motor

@declanadair734 3 жыл бұрын

great vid jay I've always had an abarth on my radar of possible cars too buy at this price but realizing what you can get even before you look at spending thousands on mods. 12-15k for these and the specs are like a lottery where as the likes of a quattro TT I'm looking at are from 16-20k and 230 from standard. I've driven a fiat 500 for years now as it was a very cheap car to run as a new driver and its gotten me to where I need to be mostly too work but if am look to get something new I'm sure I would feel this is to be too similar just with a bit more power, I mean the heater controls you said are the same in my 2011 500 ha ha.

@R03333 3 жыл бұрын

£10k-20k puts you in decent E90 M3, F80 435i territory, buying an abarth for that much is 🤯

@resnonverba137 3 жыл бұрын

You'd have far more fun in an Up! GTI than any 500. Spend a bit more and you won't go wrong with the new Fiesta ST.

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

I felt like the Up GTI was just a little bit lacking in firepower to be compared with the Abarths

@resnonverba137 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars I remember your previous review. The old adage, 'It's not how fast it goes, it's how it goes fast' comes to mind. There's also the price difference of course.

@Svendskommentar 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Happy Easter sir. :D

@johnmusk7007 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as normal 👍

@jaront4922 2 жыл бұрын

I like your reviews but I have no idea how you cannot find an any abarth fun. They are such a hoot and smile.

@maxjones2722 3 жыл бұрын

I have the “awful” one, I love it but I agreed with a lot of things you said on your last video and respect your opinion.. because I’m not a cock

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max

@markdiesel6432 3 жыл бұрын

I was dating a girl that worked for a Fiat dealer (Desira I think) and when I asked her about this car she said, “the Abarth has a sting in its tail” I had to hold in the lolz. Still it was a golden opportunity to get a F&F quote in and I responded with, “wow, you can read the brochure”. Totally lost on her though 😂

@notmenotme614 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of when I've been in a shop and asked one of the staff a question about a product. And they pick it up and start reading the packaging in front of me. Not impressed that she didn't have a clue, I told her "I can read too"

@luismanuelruzzi349 2 жыл бұрын

A nice thing of abarths, is the absurd amount of power parts available, and how cheap you can tune it to around 300hp at least. I have the same engine in my Fiat tipo, the abarth parts fit plug and play and it now has around 280hp for 1320 kg, quite fast for a Fiat tipo!

@shaneweightman 3 жыл бұрын

Like a film review , one persons view or opinion, might be miles from your view, if you want one , or unsure, simple go test drive one and form your own opinions, simple as that , cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

@nick140i2 3 жыл бұрын

As a 595 Comp owner......I’d say that’s a fair and honest review James. They are absolutely riddled with flaws - there’s no doubt about it - but.......they are fun! Keep up the good work - your videos are always entertaining and interesting

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick

@emc3065 3 жыл бұрын

@@JayEmmOnCars agree 100% with you as well James in regards to the steering. Bought my Mrs one a 63 plate Competizione and the steering is terrible, with barely any feedback whatsoever and completely unispriring. It's definitely a flawed car, but it sounds good and is easy to park so the Mrs loves hers.

@123etgwbvgdcfawsfr 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to say I love the videos. Keep it up! I’m in the process of catching up from the last week or two

@JayEmmOnCars 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt

@mrc7966 3 жыл бұрын

Used to have an Abarth....it was crap.... absolutely loved it.

@snbala 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree on the noise of these, sounds horrible in my opinion. Laughed at the buttons are now from a 2011 Van 😂

@SabotsLibres 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my old 1966 Beetle with a zoom-tube!!!

@joshwaaam 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see an abarth 124 if anyone had one to lend you see how that compares to the base fiat 124

@Roadwarrior92 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't watch if you weren't honest and true to your own beliefs etc. Keep up the great work!

@AntoniusTyas 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder what happened if James got his hands on the Abarth 695 Biposto. With the sequential 'box.

@itisjustacomment 3 жыл бұрын

The car is flawed in many ways, it's not just the gear box .

@MrRoyck10 3 жыл бұрын

I personally don’t not take an Arbath seriously when they tailgate me, I usually pull over to let them through, the 124 Arbath is more of a better set up IMO.

@camrunner6633 3 жыл бұрын

I dont pay attention to them at all, they are at their core a car designed for 20 year old girls and 45 year old women