A Used Fiat 500 Abarth Is the Most Fun You Can Have For $9,000
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A used Fiat 500 Abarth is a hilariously fun $9,000 used car. Today I'm reviewing this 2013 500 Abarth to show you all the cool things about it -- and I'm showing you why you should get a used 500 Abarth.
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I love the way Doug dresses. 1.5 million subscribers and he looks like he’s going out the back to mow the lawn.
Antoine P i still want to see doug in sandals and socks
do you want him to wear a suit for you or something?
Jedi Disciple91 American? This was not sarcasm, it was a genuine compliment. I like his casual look, board shorts and jandals would be even better.
Antoine P oh okay sorry bro
Antoine P isn't it wonderful he's not a fake JA like most on the Utube
"This $9,000 car doesn't feel like an AMG or a Ferarri or a Lambo."
- Doug
7:02 the original 500 didn't come with a navigation system
Yeah, it came out in 1957
lol
Actually the original 500 "topolino" was released in 1936
The navigation system back then was Uncle Luigi with a map screaming where to take turns
@@andreavacca9182 Mario, you are breaking the car!!
@@andreavacca9182 and thus, rallying was born
I absolutely ADORE my Abarth. I have been considering what next car I would buy, but I have a hard time finding anything as stealthy-fun as my 2015. I drive it HARD and it never attracts the attention of the po-po. And, as hard as I drive it, I am getting nearly 40MPG consistently.
Miata or 124 spider.
I don't know how the exhaust doesn't attract police
I daily drive one and cops literally love it! You can’t break the law with it 😂
@@philliptownsend2829 how safe is it ?
How do you feel about it 3 years after this comment? I am planning on getting one
"Not that fast" for a shopping cart 132 mph is pretty fast to me.
To be fair my base model Ford Fusion daily hits 120..
@@valkyriesurvives5109 And the Fusion is far bigger, so not saying much with that comparison.
Valkyrie Survives 132 mph on a wide straight American road isn’t fast, but try doing it on single lane winding road in Europe and feels like driving at light speed 🤣
@no, as a matter of fact 100% true.
@no, as a matter of fact
who hurt you
Doug the type of guy who stops at traffic lights in GTA.
Hey, you gotta stop for those. Don't want to cause an accident! Don't want to get a star!
Doug DeMuro haha. Love your reviews man. Keep our up!
PS -. This guy is probably flipping out since you replied to his 'Doug the type of guy 'comment.
He would then do a review of the stoplight itself...which you could see more of in his column at AutoTrader.com
In reality Doug is the type of guy to bring the original Pong from 1972 to a LAN party.
I stop for traffic lights in GTA
You: doing nothing
Your wife at work: 15:06
It's 2020. It's you doing this.
@@ranjanbiswas3233 LMFAOOOOO
Perfect.
and 16:36
Yo SUS
15:06, 11:39, 16:45 Does anyone else watch these videos just to watch Doug be Doug? I just love his spirit!
Step 1: Buy an Abarth
Step 2: Fold down the rear seats
Step 3: Never touch them again.
MultiJebusChrist I think I used mine once
Planning on delete my rear seats as well, now that I bought a second Abarth :)
No one can even Fiat back there anyway.
Remove em
Removing your rear seats won't make the pos cool. Js
Doug the type of guy to get pulled over and give the police officer a doug score
idiot...
goldenrackz the new revised Doug score
goldenrackz he would give the police a Doug score
😂😂
@@superbmediacontentcreator ok
I bought an abarth because of this video and I freaking love it. Most fun car ive ever owned bar none.
I own a 2012 500 Abarth, and it actually took me months to find there are hidden buttons on the back of the steering wheel that you can use to control radio volume! I was happy to learn that I would no longer have to do the rapid "press press press"
1:15 me after every date
lmfaooo
140 inches is not that tiny tho ;)))))
LMAO
One feet shorter than a Mini Cooper is actually pretty big ya know
lmaooooooooooooo
When I bought mine, the salesman (6' 4" tall) climbed into the trunk and shut it. He said this is due to the fact that you are not allowed to sell an Italian car in the US, unless you can put a body in the trunk. :D
Paul Waldrop right duh you ain’t gonna fit in the back you stupid ass look at your fuckin height 🤦🏻♂️😂it’s really made if you wanna have a sports car and have children. Trust me these little things sound mean 😈
john vento lmao
Kademr Gameplay wow your a dumbass
How much the reliability of these cars
@@sahilagrawal4255 literally starts the sentence with "when i bought mine"
I’ve watched this several times now and I finally went out and got one. Everything he says is true! It’s a goofy car that turns heads. So. much. fun.
Well done!
Seen one on the road today and now I'm here 😂
Any problems since then? Or is it still good?
@@MAGA_Randy_Marsh It's been sitting in my garage for the last 3 months. Poor thing has been running rich and smoking. I'm going to get to the bottom of it once the weather here gets warmer.
I've owned a few fast Fiats and I swear the 500 is the most bonkers thing ever made. Such a sweet little car.
People don't even have a clue.
I bought yesterday my first ever. And many people like nahh. But I like it
Just bought a 2013 Abarth because of this video. Doug, you were spot on, so much fun for $9k. A barf !!!
Awesome! Plan on buying one this month
Your awful 😂 and he's wrong abarth fiat punto evo this is what you want the 500 💩. Punto evo 😇
@@mattybowler7966 tf?
@@mattybowler7966 Fiat doesn't sell Punto in US.
I know no wonder they aren't doing that well they haven't tried hard enough
He seems more excited to drive this little car then when he drives one of those million doller super cars,lol
@@Josh-cw8by nah its just the fact that not every car is gonna be as uniqe as this car.
I mean those million dollar super cars are nerve racking because if he does one wrong move like scrape the low front splitter that’s a lot of money to repair it. Plus they are way more limited than this. This car is crappy but hilariously fun. Not much to worry about except to have fun and not break down
Josh u must not watch many of his reviews lol he usually bashed the shit out of most cars . His opinions seem to fall into the general opinions of most in the same cars .
expensive doesnt equal fun
Yeah it’s not a real discovery to find a super expensive car which is fun. At “million dollars” I expect fun, and it better be wrapped in leather and stitched with gold. Finding fun at a bargain price, now that’s a discovery.
I bought 5 months ago my own Abarth , and everytime i drive it it puts a smile on my face xD
“Had to make the hood release sporty cuz they’d be pulling it a lot”💀
11:40 the last thing I’ll see before I die
😂😂😂😂Man Goddamn!
If incould edit i would put it over some attack on titan scene
16:52
“I’m not even going faster than the other cars.”
*passes car*
I think he lies
I think that ONE was going slower than the rest...
/passes everyone on the right
Lans Pacifico Exactly what I saw too, he passed at least 4 cars on the right in that segment. It’s almost like he wrote what he would say before driving it.
he is absolutely right. Had two and they are still my favorite even after buying an Alfa Romeo 4c Coupe. Can't explain it. Like an angry pitbull puppy. And to the person stating that it "falls apart" - no. I sold both of mine at 50k miles with NO ISSUES. None.
50k before the issues really start
The most fun I could have for $9000? Doug wasn’t with me in Vegas 2019. Btw… I miss you Tatiana. Tell the girls I’ll be back soon.
Tatiana 😭
I want the antidepressants Doug’s on
Buy an abarth
Buy an abarth
Buy an Abarth
Buy an abarth
Buy an Abarth
11:39 thanks for the sleepless night, Doug
hahahahahaha
Its like John Wayne Gacy waiving at you in his crawlspace ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
lol
11:00 The hole in the center console is the air temperature sensor. There is a tiny little fan that you should be able to hear when engine off ignition on. It sucks in the ambient air and measures it. :)
This is the comment I came looking for, ty
I've also heard it's the microphone for the handsfree bluetooth calling system
I love the unbroken line of the _500_ logo on the door sills. Simple - yet elegant and exquisite - Italian design.
I got mine for $8500. 2013, 27000 miles on it, I love it. The greatest commuter car. 31MPG and a big old smile.
Reliable ?
Reliability on 7/5 score: Thursday. Or on par with upper class BMW :)
I'm pushing 40k miles now and haven't had any reliability issues yet. Just oil every 5-7k miles.
Though with parts that are waaaaaaay cheaper if anything does start to mechanically fail. I mean, it is a new gen car. Mechanically everything built since 2010 from any large manufacturer (yes, even FCA), barring huge engineering oversights, is bulletproof.
That's really low mileage, hows it going after 7 months?
I bought my 2013 Abarth new in July of 2013, with 101 miles. In the next few days, it'll be turning 68,000 miles. I've driven this car from Seattle to SoCal, to Salt Lake City, even a 6200 mile road trip to Wisconsin. I've taken this car camping more times than I can count. I've hauled things that you'd never dream of (always taking pics). I've had a couple of intermittent electric gremlins that occurred early on a couple of times, and then have not returned. I've had some trim issues that I've been able to resolve on my own. And zero mechanical issues. I knew when I bought this car, the 'reputation' of FIAT, but I didn't care. I'm also aware of the haters of this car/brand, and honestly, let 'em hate. This car has brought me the kind of driving joy and experience I never thought I have, coupled with a tiny footprint, yet capable cargo (you'd be surprised how much you can fit in one). Last November I left my 9-5 job to start doing delivery with Amazon, using my Abarth. I took out the passenger and rear seats-and the amount of boxes I can fit is the same amount people are putting in much larger vehicles. I use and abuse this car daily. I'm horrible with maintenance. Maybe my Abarth is an exception to the 'rule' but this car has happily taken everything I've done to it, and keeps going. Every single time I drive my car for deliveries, I am the luckiest man in the world...getting paid to drive the car I love. I have confidence that even with my maintenance 'schedule' that my Abarth will be around for many reliable years and miles.
dude,i totally want to do what you do
Yeah I feel the same as you man... in my case people say turbocharged subarus aren't reliable but I abuse my 22b (I like to daily drive it...and sometimes I use it to destroy gt86 fanboys)
Maybe I guess that's because negative impressions are way more listened than the good ones
Todd Boley my 13 just hit 68k and it’s been the most reliable and fun car I’ve ever owned
Do not use a fiat Abarth to deliver. Get a prius for that job. You'll remember this comment when you depreciate your fiat beyond sellable real soon.
You'd be surprised at how much I can fit in a shoebox too
Absolutely no one:
Douge: oh look a quarter
I have a 2012 and have had it for over 2 years with no problem - it doesn’t have some of the quality issues you noted but you captured it accurately 🥳
Abarth stripe: "I don't feel so good Mr Stark"
Stronk Tank I actually posted that on ifunny but saying “Mr. DeMuro, I don’t feel so good” it’s gotten two likes in about 5 minutes so a good rate
Update: 3 likes by 7 minutes
Stronk Tank Lmfaooo W
LMAO
Lol
These comments are everywhere
When Doug can't stop smiling. 😊
Anyone know what happened to the last reivew he did on the shitty mitsubishi?
I love the positioning of that gear shift lever though.
Nothing wrong with that!
Tim Michaels he’s so fucking precious when he smiles :)
Tim Michaels did you see him do his own bj(bl!wj$b) emoji 😂😂😂 no homo
“I’m not even going faster than other cars” as he passes 3 cars🤣🤣
Though I’ve never driven one, whenever I see one I get the impression the driver’s having the time of their life.
I’ve gotta say that I’m a huge fan of those BFG Sport Comp 2 tires this Abarth is wearing - incredible grip and feel, and hugely underrated.
Doug the type of guy to review a 2 stroke go kart at your local arcade.
WWWWW
just waiting for the first fucking idiot .. who is coming with a "Doug the type of guy .... " JOKE ... i can´t hear them anymore ... they´re not funny anymore =)
Doris Moser ikr...
ZachTaylor this one was funny, let the haters die mad about, we will live in joyful bliss.
BJ McFadyen well... Just imagine a 6'3 man sitting in a 50cc 2 stroke single cyl. go kart 😂😂😂
My brother, a driving instructor, has a 2012 Abarth 500, which he`s had from new, it's done 220,000 miles, the only breakdown he`s had was a capillary pipe clip breaking on the thermostat housing at around 160,000 miles, that was repaired at the side of the road with a jubilee clip which is still there, I also took the catalyst off at 200,000 miles & it was literally as new inside, a compression test was done around the same time, the readings were still within factory tolerances. so they are reliable cars (as long as you service them correctly).
Its had a couple of engine sensors go (temp & cam position), as well as an alternator, but when they went, it didn't stop the car, just put warnings on the dash &/or made it run a little rougher. Yes, some of the trim looks flimsy, but it does last (yours doesn't look like it was very well looked after)
Yes, there's been minor annoyances, like a couple of door handle hinges & seat release levers breaking (has levers on his, not webbed straps), has occasional issues with the bluetooth, but overall it's been a great, reliable car that suffers new drivers every day who abuse it without flinching.
Sadly it was rear ended (lightly) at the beginning of the year by an Audi & written off by the insurance company (largely because they undervalued it due to the mileage), but we had it back from them & I`ll get round to repairing it soon, because we're trying to get it up to half a million miles on the original running gear 😁
I`m from a Fiat family, between us we`ve had loads, & contrary to popular belief, they more reliable (when looked after) than many "premium" cars, like VAG... Sadly, because of their reputation, they`re very cheap on the used market, & because they`re so cheap, people are reluctant to spend money on even basic servicing, which is a shame, because when you do look after them, you basically have a car for life.
And as you found out, they give you joy to drive, as do 99% of Italian cars! 😎
Glad I have a 2015 one as my first car
Really who seat and read your comment, I liked it thow
Amazingly well put out , sir! People underestimate them, but value and the amount of fun for the money is unbelievable.
I had a Fiat Bravo 1.4 TJet (same engine as the 500 Abarth) and literally had 0 problems in 8 years and 220000Km, I've only done the regular maintenance. When I sold it, it was still running perfectly. Interesting, the Mercedes C class that replaced the Bravo had many issues despite the fact it costs 4 times more. I decided to sell it after 5 years to avoid getting into expensive repairs out of warranty...
I agree in that my 2013 Abarth with 93k has had less issues than my 2014 GLI with 72k. Both are tuned, the Abarth has Eurocompulsion installed at 13k and the GLI Unitronic stage 2 ECU and TCU at 50k. The Fiat, 1 window regulator under warranty, one clutch line not under warranty, one set of front brake pads. The GIi, one battery under warranty, one starter which was not under warranty, subwoofer rattle not under warranty, two sets of front brake pads, center cupholder is broken, driver seat wear is horrible on the bolster, and now I have the timing chain rattle. The Gli is faster, but the Abarth has my heart. If I sell it I will either buy another or go to a Alfa 4C.
There is no other car commentator better than a Doug demuro video for those who watch it like me you are very informative
I love my Fiat 500
Only Doug reviews totally different cars...last month a Rolls Royce Phantom, this week a $9000 tiny FIAT...and some day he reviews the FORD T MODEL ;)
modelllichtsysteme & don’t forget regular car reviews
RCR reviewed a model T
“ITS AN ABARTH”- Triggered Abarth owners
I'd actually like to see a Model T video.
Some say Ford asked Doug to give the Model T the Doug score, but he refused to see the car because it had no cup holders.
“It wasn't actually that difficul- Oh, a quarter.”
12:40
R0B3RT LMAOOOOO
I laughed at that!
Doug is paid off by big FIAT.
They are crazy fun cars! Especially with a tune and some solid mods! Great video.
You have to own one to know one. This is a future classic.
I have the 500e, try to race me to the next light if you dare.
I have a 2013 and it is the most fun you can have in a car. Drive it hard all the time and 29.9 mpg. Also it has been extremely reliable. Going on my 5th set of tires and I replaced the rear wheel bearings myself. I had 2 warranty issues other than that. Mine appears to be in much better shape than the one he tested. I now have 106k on mine and still drive it like I borrowed it from someone I moderately respect. This car makes you smile every time.
Sadly they dont last that long to be future. It kinda depends on how ppl treat them tho.
I have a 2013 Sport with all the bells and whistles... basically an Badgeless Abarth. 48k miles on it
Doug should do more used car reviews
15:05 Doug’s real job
MDinhh 😂😂😂
MDinhh I came into the comments as soon as I saw him do that to find you.
Ian Hill me too. 😂😂😂
MDinhh lol
Came down here for this. Now, back up to finnish the video!
I just recently bought a 2015 convertible in automatic and the engine makes me smile ear to ear every time I start it
automatic :/
@@jesseflores9087 what I like automatics manuals are good to but I prefer an auto in a car like this
I just drove one yesterday and it was the most fun I've ever had driving a car!
Miata is more fun IMO. RWD is better for dancing in the corners.
0-60 in about 6.6 seconds should be better than a 2 in acceleration. Not blazing, but certainly quick.
That's actually pretty damn quick, it's comparable to entry level mustangs from 2000s. With a tune this thing could hit about 200hp and would be blisteringly quick, a blast to drive, a really good city car and would be a somewhat sleeper. If i had the money and not the love for the alfas I'd get myself one instantly
There is no in-between with this guy! It's either 7/8 for 4 seconds or 2 for 6 sec
My 2010 mazda 3 sedán does it in 7,7 so... No so fast at all
My stock Abarth breaks loose in second gear. It also feels very stable at high speeds.
He has an acceleration scale he uses for every review. Below 3 seconds is a 10/10, 3-3.5 is a 9/10, 3.6-4 seconds is an 8/10, 4.1-4.5 seconds is a 7/10, and so on. Anything slower than about 7 or 7.5 seconds gets a 1/10
Never thought I would say a 4 cylinder sounds good. Surely one of the best sounding ones ever.
Better than a v10 ?
Ekram Saleh are you dumb?
Well well well, sounds like you have never heared my Civic before pal.. ")
He said one of the best 4 cylinders
Preston Garvey, I know.. Every Civic ever made is a 4 banger...
In italy there are still original Abarth from '60 around. You would love it! You can't image how loud they are, you can't talk inside them, really. And the trunk doesn't evaven close, is always 20 mm open, in order to fit its huge 595 cc engine. Most brave people reached 130 km/h on those little boxes. Unfornunately, no one survived.
The pure excitement this little car brought you made my day. That laugh. 😂
Just bought the 500 turbo, 130hp, its definitely a fun car to drive from point "A" to point "WEE"!
$9000 in Vegas is pretty fun too!
A Glimpse Inside you are cool
A Glimpse Inside sory i don`t speak eglish
A Glimpse Inside But it loses its value faster than this car does
Not if you are gambling addict.
For one night then you forget what happened the next day LOL
The little hole in the middle of the dash is the microphone for the hands-free calling feature, which is controlled from the steering wheel. The volume control for the radio is also on the back of the steering wheel, as are other controls for the radio/CD player/ MP3 player. You don't need to reach out to the radio to control the volume.
Bought one a few weeks ago, don’t regret anything
I bought a 2013 Abarth Cabriolet with 35,500 miles because of this video, only two months after buying a 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited. The Toyota has been covered since the Fiat purchase. This little car is a thrill to drive every single day, especially after adding some relatively cheap mods (GoPedal, ECU, air filter, exhaust). Thanks Doug!
Hip Hop History why exhaust when the stock is already one of the strong selling points of the car?
If you have any fiats or alfas check out eurocompulsion they have great products and great tunes
Jonathan Deschenes Ik I’m not Hip Hop History lol, but it’s probably cause the stock exhaust is about 1.75 inches in diameter so he probably got something with a little more flow.
I added front lower and side chassis braces. A big red bar stabilizer in the back. Makes a whole lot of difference. No engine mods, yet.
@@Motosthetic ah, the old Fiat problem, all the pipes are too tight. On the other hand, how much flow do you really need for a 1000cc engine, even with a turbo like this one? I've seen many of those cars where the owner just destroyed the performance by adding big exhausts because the original looked "tiny" (but worked fine).
I've had mine for 4 years and everyday I get into it I smile. That thing is so much fun.
I have a used 2017 and all those missing features and lack thereof were fixed and added.
The driving is more stable and you feel speed bumps less than what you explained. It even has a touchscreen now.
My only complain is the pickup is a bit less than my previous Mini Cooper S. Also the pulls for the back seat still fray unfortunately.
Else than that everything that was said that the 2013 model had issues with were fixed which I’m happy to see that they listened to driver’s reviews.
I owned a smart fortwo for a little a while back. Feels like this car, except half the size and power lol. Paddle shifters, a wonky sluggish transmission that almost feels like a manual, rear wheel drive, mid engine....mini sports car! Was a fun little thing to drive though, and turned a lot of heads. Especially when parking and they see a 6'3" man stepping out of it!
The issue with these cars is that after a few thousand miles, they fall abarth.
Legendary.
Double-clutch VW or Audi?
Nice joke but not true
Not Fiat
Actually they hold their value pretty well. A friend of mine here in Italy just got a 30k€ model, I was skeptical but it is really good. 180hp, cabrio, really fun and way better crafted that doug’s one.
Fun fact. This car is one of the most rust resistant cars ever made. They galvanized the whole frame in the process of making this car.
@footballcoreano you are full of crap
@footballcoreano angry because you tried claiming a car reached 2 million with no maintenance? No thats just physically and mechanically impossible
@footballcoreano im an automotive engineer...and you are talking out your ass like an ignorant child
Didnt know that. Rust is a big issue in Sweden for example because we use salt in the winter to make the roads safer. It eats up your car. I have an old Mercedes clk 320 and well, Mercedes have had big problems with rust.
The panels at every wheel is eaten up in the corners by rust. Im Lucky that a previous owner did a rust treatment on the under carriage, no problems there atleast.
Well my point was, I think its pathetic that we have to put up with car manufactures producing cars that rusts. That shouldnt be a thing.
We already have to put up with shit quality overall Having to spend thousands of dollars changing parts because they are not built to last
Fiats, at least the ones made in italy and europe, are very sturdy actually, i have a friend who has a 2003 punto with 1 million kilometers, only having minor issues.
I love my Fiat 500 !!! Most fun car I have ever had. It feels like you can throw it around ... and it always fits into spaces other cars do not! In the city .... it is the greatest car ever! It loves parking lots and gas station lots .... Hell .... I have driven this car down sidewalks and out on piers! Absolute riot to drive the Fiat 500 !!! Low resale .... makes these cars a genuine value! Had this car up to 100+ on the freeway ... no problem! Not the best car I ever owned.... but ... certainly the the most fun! It is like driving around in a really badass golf cart! I love this car!
I’ve been watching all his videos. They’re addictive!
I rented one of these to take on a trip in the mountains. it handled SO well on the windy roads and it made the trip so much more fun. I beat the hell out of that little car. I put over 1500 miles on it in the 10 days I drove it.
I bet it cost you a lot of fuel
The one I rented had horrible suspension. It crashed and bottomed over bumps and dips, kicking the car off-course. Also tons of body roll. Felt like I was sitting on top of the car instead of in it. If you live somewhere where the roads aren't beat up, I guess it'd be fine, but otherwise....
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@@80s_Boombox_Collector Me smells a troll...did your Nissan get it's ass whipped by one of these?
Doug is the type of guy to bring shampoo and body wash to an automatic car wash.
Nick Kritikakos lmaoooooo
Thank you so much Doug for the inspiration and the great reviews. This is the best sports car I ever own. I got myself one for $4100 under 150,000miles.
One of my favorite videos you did
As an abarth owner i cannot stress how long i have been waiting for this video!!
I particularly enjoyed this video, you should explore more of this concept, just review more budget cars for the "everyday joe", i find it very interesting and helpful! :D
I bought my 2017 500 Abarth new and I love it. Other than premature brake wear, it’s been pretty reliable for 3 years now. Mine has the screen with the infotainment system. Both seats have armrests and many of those issues you mentioned were dealt with. A super fun little pocket rocket to drive around town.
12:42
"oh, a quarter." ROSS GELLER's line 😁
I’m looking for a first car, you should do more of these vids for under 10k
Aidan Wallington good luck with that mate.
It may be under 10k to buy - but as a first car, this is probably going to be difficult and expensive to insure...
And Doug said enough about quality.
It may sound like a funny idea when Doug the fashion statement talks about it - but it's really annoying if you have to make choices all the time if you want to spend on repairs again - or allow it to crumble away...
There are enough really good cars around for that kind of money...
No Troll fiat quality is OK, they last forever... Noone knows if the mileage of this car is original and if maybe it's owner was a butcher... FIAT engines are bulletproof, stereotypes about Fiat breaking Down are Just stereotypes, no truth in it. How maby fiat cars did Doug own to talk about quality problems? Maybe never a si gle one!
Mihael koštrun fiats are prices of crap, that is a fact. The engines aren’t near bulletproof lasting about 100k miles (you want bulletproof, buy a Toyota). And anyways, how many old fiats driving around (spoiler alert, there’s none). Lastly, Chrysler vehicles are known for being unreliabe.
Mihael koštrun also I highly doubt that the mileage was rolled back on a 5 year old car.
The Most Fun You Can Have For $9,000... Seems like Doug hasn't heard about hookers and coke.
Charlie Vetsworth oh shut up
Why not turn 9k to 18k?
Shit Yes..!
charlie vetsworth shut up nerd
Charlie Vetsworth yea I'm with this guy speeding is for silly heads too and I hate swears. The only drugs I need are a good a nice cup of chamomile tea. I cant drink coffee anymore makes my heart stop sometimes.
I’m sold . It’s so much little details in such a reasonably priced car.
Exactly I want one!
I've been waiting like 2 years for this video!!! 😊 FINALLY!!!!!!!!
Sold my Abarth and purchased a Challenger R/T Plus Shaker...I really miss my Abarth.
I LOVE my Challenger, but at those used prices, I think I'm going to buy another Abarth.
So fiat to fiat,mopar to mopae
So think that you still have the abarth
Just upgrade to an Alfa Giulia.
Elfro Quijada I sold my abarth to buy a motorcycle. The motorcycle is faster
Dude this Doug score is nuts!
“The hood release is red color because Fiat knows that you will be using it a lot “ 😂
Honestly, that is very true. I own a Fiat 500 2012
I can add some other things I noticed in quality failure of the Fiat 500. (from my Fiat I own)
- When playing songs with some bass, some of the plastic interior covers begins rattering around.
- The door handle breaks almost guaranteed after X years and you have to replace the whole door handle system by removing the door covers and such
- The reverse gear isn't really synchronized and you're grinding the teeth if you put in the reverse while the car still moves a bit
- The fiat emblem at the front and trunk begins to fade after some years
- The quality of the turn signal handle is just utter crap. Even if you drive a cheap VW it is 5x better than the one in the Fiat (if you have the steering wheel in a weird position and try to use the turn signal, it makes a loud CRACK)
- The AC is constantly smelling bad even tho it gets serviced every year
- The lock on the fuel filler cap is easily pickable, basically the lock does not work. If you use enough force, you can get it open aswell
- The right passenger seat is sometimes squeaking when someone drives with you
@@OxySynth is it fun to drive though? One day I would like to rent one.
@@omarvasquez6851 Except the quality issue, yeah! It is! Everyone should drive one of those once in their life. I really love the driving, the steering and it really does make fun to drive it. You do not have to have a big car to have fun, this is all you need, honestly. I also love it for that, only if there weren't those quality issues, I would still buy it in the future
@@OxySynth 😎👍
11:39 was pretty traumatizing.
*S P E E D B E E P*
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Thanks, Doug, you sold this car to me. I couldn't afford the Abarth trim but with time and hard work, I was able to pick up a 2012 Prima Edizione for a reasonable price from its amazing previous owner.
In 2016 I bought an Abarth Cabrio - 20,000 miles, clean carfax, $10,200. Have not done a thing except for maintenance to it in 4 years and it is great. The only new car that just makes you smile when you drive it. Not that fastest, not the best built, not the best handling - but just plain fun!
I have a 500 turbo, and it’s a blast! As for speed, I have to be careful, because I’ll be 90 before I know it. It takes corners great and mountains also! The look on people’s faces when I pass on mountains is hilarious!
I can imagine my dad complaining 'that little peicd of shit fiat IS OVER TAKING ME?! I WILL RACE YOU LITTLE CAR' and then lose...
@@craigstevenson7708 no he doesnt, adults dont think like kids,sorry dude
@@AH-fl4lx my dad does trust me, he thinks his 4 cylinder truck can race, he tries with some cars but we often lose, because you know the truck it heavy, we do it together so yea
@@AH-fl4lx not everyone is same
@@craigstevenson7708 It's as fast as a 2003-2007 ACCORD V6 auto . 0-60 and 1/4 mile. But it's faster than my 2002 manual 530i LOL
That smile on Doug's face is what makes a car a true driving car. Something that is that fun and even makes you laugh!
This is probably the happiest I've ever seen him while driving a Car (and I've been watching since 2016)
I'm watching every video he's put out on this channel. This is the first one that made me laugh out loud, with his quip about the hood release and how it would be frequently used since it is a Fiat Chrysler product.
I have a 2013 Fiat 500 pop with almost 70,000 miles that is in way better condition than the one in the video. I picked mine up from an R title lot, gave it some love and care, and it's been great ever since. Also a few things:
That "hole" by the buttons on the dash is for the speaker for the voice recognition.
The cupholders he pointed out are the REAR cupholders. I don't know about his specific 500, but every other one I've seen has had two cupholders under the gearshift/center collumn. Plus a little slot that's perfect for a wallet or a cell phone.
There are buttons behind the steering wheel that control the radio: channel on left, volume on right. It's way easier to use those than the buttons on the dash.
Also, while mentioning weird stuff, how did you not mention the switches for the windows? They're on the center collumn for some reason.
Finally there is an AUX port and a usb port in the glovebox. Its way in the back and lights up when the car is on. It took me months to find the damned thing. I only noticed it when I happened to look at the right angle while changing CDs.
Doug's tongue game is on point.
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DJ Khaled should take notes...
Looks familiar. The beginning of Pineapple Express!!!
He's not Daddy DeMuro for nothing.
Great review.
I drove a regular 500 as a rental car and it was a hoot in city driving. "Zippy" I called it. The maneuverability in the tightest of parking and traffic situations made it great in a big city.
But those are a lot of quirks. And given the likely demographic who drove them (young hot-rodders) I would expect those 40k miles to have been some pretty rough miles, and therefore some pretty good wear and tear on everything.
I love my 2013 Abarth, I have a white with those wheels and the red decal/mirror caps. I got it used for around $10k and its fun as hell to drive, watching this video makes me want to jump in the car right now. I think that I lucked out in the quality department because yes the interior is cheap but mine still looks fresh unlike that one there, my wheels are also in much better condition. I've been on two road trips from FL to the DMV area and to CT and this car ran strong both times plus the gas mileage is sick, on the longest trip I spent a total of $240 in gas. I also get quite a bit of attention from random people, some actually stop next to me in traffic to talk about it. Everything you said about the exhaust note and sport mode is absolutely true, as for the back seats, I often fold them down for months at a time which increases the exhaust sound in the cabin and when they are up I take out the headrests because they obscure my vision. The car also fits everywhere, I have put it into many different pockets within traffic and parking spaces not meant for normal sized cars. Thank you for talking about it, the car is awesome and I plan to keep mine until it doesn't drive anymore then i'll probably build it into a track car.
BTW I had no idea about the high-beam "lockout".
I cannot recommend this car enough for anyone who is a true petrol/gear head. I have had two, a 160bhp and a 180bhp, (Turismo, Competizione), both truly great cars that you really can take right to the red line and chuck around corners. I would however advise that any wishing to purchase one, should also purchase the optional Monza exhaust, you will not be disappointed!
SuperCarIsland are they fast man?
you recommend this car to gearheads you cruel CRUEL MAN ... SHAME ON YOU
No one should EVER recommend an FCA product. NO ONE. How dare you.
Daniel Mariscal for a hatch back? Yes they are, but only if you take then into the race track or twisted roads, this things are made for corners
TheRedHuskie "for a hatch back" ok...
Come to Vegas and I will show you "The most fun you are ever going to have for nine grand"
Jeff Boski
❎ Doubt.
Dan _ just use some lysol afterwards
I'm assuming I would see a used 600cc supersport?
Ark and have them all tear so it does fall off the next day!
..... and we're *out* ....
Of STDs after spending 9k with Boski.
Got a red one just after seeing this 2 years ago for $7200. I figured the depreciation (mileage) of our 4 series BMW and GLA45 AMG would amount to the same purchase price. It was a no-brainer of epic proportions. 33mpg no matter how you drive it, a hoot on back roads, as quick as my old Focus ST (it was modded and coiled before I got it) and it gets commented on constantly. This video has 2.5M views and 9,100 comments, heck Jay Leno and his wife owned 2. Nuff said.
Hey- how reliable was the Abarth for you? Seems like they’ve really kept their value but I’m just concerned about the reliability. Thanks!
To be fair. The following editions like the 2019 I own, fixed a ton of stuff! Now it has a touchscreen with great options, easy to use and surprisingly reliable for a Uconnect product. Plastics quality also feels better. Now it comes with 4 cup-holders 2 front 2 back and two foldable arm rests that feel better in quality than the one pictured. All in all this car WILL become a future collectible and if you can get one 2018+, get it now. These are being abused for being so cheap and soon there will be none left out on the street
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Doug the type of guy to say a 500 Abarth is better looking than a brand new ZR1
DougScore Style: 500 Abarth: 7/10 - Corvette Z06: 6/10
What?
Raphael Rosa He gave the ZR1 a six also
Evan Hooper Raphael is agreeing with you, reread the comment without the preconceived notion of being argumental.
I gotta give it a 2/10
To be honest, it is.
For the equivalent of about $31k USD brand new here in Oz, it's insanely cheap for an amazingly fun little toy! I bought a 595 Competizione brand new in Oct 2021 just for fun. And while build quality isn't the best by any means, it's screwed together quite well. Alcantara dash, instrument binnacle hood in Alcantara and the Poltrona Frau leather smells amazing. It's zippy, easy to park in a city like Sydney, and always brings a smile to your face. I've had dozens of cars, some costing many times more than this, but this has been my favourite by far.
I have a 2012 Fiat 500 Pop and the settings you are talking about speed, see radio, etc same as my car. I have 4 cup holders and 2 arm rests though. My compressor fits under the driver's seat. The sport button is freaking awesome!! Only complaint is in HOT weather you need sport button on, when AC is on high. Sport button gives pep like a turbo and sport mode type handling. I am still driving my Fiat and it is in better shape than what you just drove. Mine is a 5 spd stick. I love my Fiat. It is a blast to drive, will never get tired of it. My next car will be another Fiat 500e or I may buy the Arcimoto FUV. I like small cars with great handling.Doug should have tried my Chevy 3 cyl Turbo I had yrs ago. They stopped making because they were lite on weight, too much power for its size.
Thanks Doug! Two days ago I watched your video and today I bought an Abarth..
Jip H Has the car been good for you these last three months?
I also need answers
I have a fiat 6 months now 1300 km later runs great go to work every day
I'm tempted to buy one just because those scorpion logos...I'm a Scorpio, I should own one...just because.
m.A.A.dVillain I bought a used one two months ago (due to this video) and it is the most fun I have had with any car I have owned. Cost me $9750 with 35,500 miles (2013 convertible, mint, updated air intake and exhaust when purchased). It is so tiny that parking in the city is a breeze. In a parking lot, it is half the length of a parking spot and about 2/3 the width. Friends think the car is ridiculous until I take them for a spin... then they can’t believe how fast it is (I also upgraded the ECU and added a GoPedal).