Abarth 500 buying tips?

[Conquistador]

Does anybody happen to have any experience of these little cars? What to look for when buying and any specific common faults/problems etc.?

The other half currently has a Fiat 500 Lounge so I know my way around a 500 now but we want to upgrade. Convertible or not, no preference. Early models seem to still be holding a fairly good price (unfortunately for me).


Thanks.

 

[grober]

Abarth 500 2008 - Car Review | Honest John

Its a sports model so some will have been " well used" good summary of the various models and factory tweeks here. Abarth 500 2008 - Car Review | Honest John
Engine is cambelt so check its been changed when required.

 

[Vlad]

Before you buy...check out whether you can live with the ride quality....it is rock hard and whilst that may work well on German roads for example, it can be challenging on our roads. Well that's my experience.

Cracking little car in all other respects.

 

[Conquistador]

Ok, thanks. Firm ride isn't too much of a problem. From online research, it would seem it's even firmer with the factory Esseesse kit and Koni suspension.