Anyone in NI own an Abarth 500?

[Unlight]

Currently thinking about purchasing an Abarth 500, and have seen a few around the country.

I was just wondering if anyone on here owns one, if so what they do about servicing, warranty repairs etc?

[fondelli]

Check out the Northern Ireland Italian Motor Club forum (www.niimc.net). Rinsor on there has a 500 Abarth. He seems pleased with it, but servicing/warranty work is an issue, as the normal Fiat dealers here will not touch it.

[Unlight]

Thanks - I've tried to take a look but apart from initial impressions from him there doesn't seem to be an awful lot of info (trying to search through that forum is an absolute nightmare also!!)

Anyone else know of anything?

[hand of clod]

Have you tried Pistonheads Alfa,Fiat and Lancia forum.

[Maranellohouse]

Peter only put his initial impressions on the forum. He loves the car and plans on keeping it for a long time.
As said the only issue is servicing as M Stewarts can't service it officially. That has to be done by an Abarth dealer and the closest one is in Scotland. Having said that if your not worried to much about warranty I'm sure there is someone local who can do it.
I was in the car and plan on buying one in the future. It reminded me of the original Uno Turbo in the way it just takes off from a stop. Also I found the cornering very flat with none of the bounce the lesser 500's can suffer from.

Peter is hopefully bringing the car to the All Ireland Italian Motor day on the 31st July at Cultra transport museum so why not pop along and have a chat with him, he's a nice guy.

[Unlight]

Thanks for the info. Must try and pop along to see it in real life.

Now to look out for one for sale!