I BOUGHT A CHEAP ABARTH 595 FOR £7,800!

[@davidallman8787]

Surreal seeing my car on the channel,traded it in with Matt for Abarth 595 70th Anniversary(i can get my golf clubs in it😅).Great video Matt👍

[@davidallman8787]

​@@user-md4vy6cl7l I'm 5-11, there's more room in them than you think👍

[@josephgittos3787]

Why do people insist on putting some cheap tyres on a newish car , even if it was an old car I wouldn't put cheap tyres on.

[@originalchill]

No overspend, no new mats, no mechanical issues and no fluid changes! That’s all well and good Matt but no number plate change 😮 I’ll have to go and lay down for a while 😂 New year new profit margins 🤞🏻😀

[@JonoConstantini]

What happened here?! Give us our Matt back! 😂

[@richardcrossley5581]

Am I watching the right channel?

[@CrappyProducts]

Yeah that's a good point, no number plate change

[@JohnHoganN8]

Matt is turning into a …… used car dealer. 😩

[@bennycovelly960]

I love these, worked for Fiat/ Abarth a few years back. Nerd fact. All the cars come as 595 and when you want uprated versions, they have exhaust, suspension, brakes remaps metal pedals fitted at the dealer. Very nice little jobs, some have 220/250bhp they are bonkers!

[@gazzertrn]

Wow 220 hp in a little shopping trolley car . bet it goes like stink , i always liked these .

[@Murtayafourfun]

Not nerdy, cool facts. I’ll bet with that bhp they are mental!

[@bennycovelly960]

@@gazzertrn yes, they call them the 695 Biposto. Come with 2 seats and a roll cage, 190bhp as standard with option to map. They are completely bonkers.

[@Olliedawwg]

@@gazzertrn I have a turismo, came standard with 165bhp. Fitted some induction mods & a new back section exhaust. Had a tune done on a rolling road, dyno'd at 215bhp. It does shift when you put your foot down

[@deividkeli5181]

​@gazzertrn it is said that in Italy,most Italians owning an Abarth,program it to stage 3,getting, ofc in my country I can't say I've seen it happening,but the usual 180hp is great

[@johnkerr7286]

In 2009 I bought one of the very first Abarths a 500 esseesse. After a Porsche 911 - the Abarth was much more fun (and more reliable!). I had a short shift gear change from Selspeed fitted and I can recommend this upgrade, you get a much faster and neater gear change. I have owned many different cars and can honestly say 'these are great little cars' 👍

[@deaks25]

This is proof Matt does secretly know what he’s doing. Winter is a great time to buy a convertible, and Spring is a good time to sell a convertible, so when (if) Spring hits, it should be decent profit. What is it with Automotive KZbinrs and Abarth 595’s at the moment? This is the third video on one recently!

[@zaink7037]

Saying that your right. I did sell a convertible last Jan or Feb. Guys came from France to look for a convertible and sold it within a day. This time though it looks like car prices have fallen so hopefully mat got this car for a price which he can still make profit on without the dreaded price drops

[@lordbutler482]

I wouldn’t call that a convertible

[@grahamritchie8118]

Fantastic to finally see you in an abarth 595 at last matt, I've owned one for 3 years and done many mods to it including wheels, suspension, exhaust, re map and carbon fiber body parts. Ok it's only a 1.4 litre but it's such fun to drive and always excites getting behind the wheel. Although made in poland mine is my small red italian sports car. I love my abarth 595.

[@djwarren5081]

When I see il Tricalore on one, it always makes me smile.

[@lesthedog]

Had one for six years, and will probably get another one day. They're great cars that are so easy to customise. Once you know what to look for, you never see two the same!

[@patchrick6776]

Only thing I’ve found is that it could really do with a 6th gear. Motorway driving can get a bit annoying with the engine noise but otherwise they’re brilliant

[@lesthedog]

@@patchrick6776 100% - it's definitely one of the things that holds it back as a 'daily'. That and the ride quality. 😜 I don't know why Abarth didn't add a 6 speed with the facelift, it would have probably sold better as a result - although it always seems to sell well anyway, so maybe they couldn't be bothered!

[@TonyBrand-w3l]

I recently hired a Fiat 500, not the Abarth model, & even with the 998cc engine, it was still a lot of fun to drive! The manual gearbox was great to use & I loved the fact the car came with a mechanical handbrake. Storage space in the boot was bigger than the model featured in the video, so I think it's a great little car! 👍👍

[@MrDbrennen]

As an Abarth 595 owner I am glad you got one and didn't do the usual youtuber "hate this" without quantifying it.

[@chrizy75]

I am not a Fiat fan after many bad experiences selling them over the years, however, I love these little 500 Abarths! They are like little go carts and are as close as we come to a modern-day 205 Gti. Watching your video, I found it very funny that straight after you got flashed with the 'SLOW DOWN' sign an advert came on KZbin for Injury Lawyers for You! 😂😂😂😂 Love it.

[@peterthwaites5891]

Great video Matt... I own an Abarth 595 Scorpioneoro and although i know you`ve often said you`re not a hot hatch fan i always thought if you had the chance you`d enjoy driving an Abarth 595... You could not hide that grin! aside from that these cars are quite well built and providing you service them regularly using the correct oil the motors will do big miles, i love them..

[@prjackson7802]

Great video. I have a Abarth 500 (62) plate with 190K miles. Still going strong. Great car

[@markgollan]

When my wife noticed you were smiling I explained it was because you’re driving a cute fun car - she thinks it’s because you have met someone ! Great video as always

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Pocket Rocket! As always, exquisite and witty presentation. Cheers Matt and happy New Year!

[@darrenwilson8042]

That 595 Abarth is just short of 1100kg - I had a FIAT UNO Turbo back in the day with a 1.4 turbo petrol engine. That weighed under 850kg - that with the lack of safety features was borderline lethal - great fun though

[@jt-hb8lh]

Damn they are that heavy 😮?

[@fatwalletboy2]

​@@jt-hb8lhanything around the 1000kg mark these days is considered very light indeed. At 1.1 ton you need to bear in mind the power to weight ratio. The old Uno would still spank a 595 today to 100.

[@jt-hb8lh]

@@fatwalletboy2 I know but I still expected it to be around a ton. Damn I think my mk6 (mk7 in the UK) fiesta is lighter.

[@jt-hb8lh]

@@fatwalletboy2 my 1,25 fiesta 3 door weighs 1.036kg. Still a solid 70 kilos lighter.

[@stewartdcampbell]

@@fatwalletboy2 even the slowest abarth 500 is quicker to 100 than the uno im afraid and the competizione would annihilate it.

[@PaddyThomson]

My Dad had one as a courtesy car about 8 years ever since then I’ve had a fascination over them. They seem so much fun to have. Always called them a modded hairdryer with the way they sound.

[@bradwarren1713]

Nice little “Abart”… think that’s a base 595 145bhp. But it has an upgraded 7” infotainment and those are Turismo spec wheels. So really good spec. Must be driven in sport mode for max smiles per hour 😊 (had two of them and still an enthusiast).

[@lesthedog]

Yeah, they seem to call those the Tourismo wheels (my faves!), but it's confusing as the Tourismo edition always had different 10 spoke alloys! 🤷

[@md-detailing]

The smile on Matts face says it all! Cute little car and a nippy one! Really pops in Red! Great video and work as always Matt! :D

[@Turleyswheels]

That is smart and I know they drive great my mate has one and when he comes to work he always has a big smile on his face the car wakes him up and a short drive to work makes him happy what more could you possibly want ❤

[@nadk8886]

Been waiting for you do an Abarth for ages

[@samwilde595]

Such fun little cars, the abarth feels like it’s more than it is. I mapped mine and it was hilarious.

[@geetee7154]

The Abarth 595 is a superb choice Matt, it needs the Essesse kit to give it a bit more Umph 👍

[@Murtayafourfun]

I do like these, lad had one at work with Sabelt seats. Sounded phenomenal for a 1.4 turbo, great little car.

[@25myma]

Well it certainly put a big smile on your face whe you floor it, fewer and fewer cars can do that these days.

[@EqualizerCombatives]

Own a 2014 595 Turismo, 160hp, great little car, full of character.

[@joobie1000]

Weve gotta 595 turismo on a 2014 owned it for 6 years, bought it for the mrs because at the time i had a civic type r g.t. untill i retired and sold it, we kept the abarth, only need one car now as both retired, but its been a great little car 160 b.h.p. iv had stainless steel exhaust on it, new drivers door handle, they are prone to breaking off, run it on yokohama advans all round, regulary serviced at my mates garage etc ! 33 m.p.g. turning circle of a narrow boat, bumpy ride, none of that bothers us.

[@richryan8904]

Nice going! I’d been curious about Abarth, so I enjoyed this, thank you. I think this rather top outcome insures you against the inevitable mid year Range Rover spasm!

[@ianrobinson9243]

Lovely car , looks great , sounds great , good colour , good mileage. You get a lot of fun for your pounds. These are future classics.

[@AllenTaylor-lu9bu]

Love watching these video's and the phrase 'it could do with a bit of a buff'' catching up with ''I've massively overspent'🤣

[@JAJPL]

New cameras and 4k! Very nice

[@mrd64]

Interesting to see you featuring one of these as Lucy on Cars did one last week in a High Peak sweatshirt!

[@steveGee5787]

Its obvious this Abarth is egging you on as you drive it!! I once had a 500 Sport Twin-Air with 16" alloys, a sporty bodykit and some go-faster decals plus an Abarth-style steering wheel, chrome gearknob and half-leather sports seats - basically it had an air of "Abarth-lite" about it and I absolutely loved it. On paper its 0-60mph was something like 10.5 seconds but somehow it felt much faster with its light body and grippy rubber, plus if you've driven the Twin-Air engine you'll know what a fantastic noise it makes. I remember constantly seeking excuses to go and drive it... If I didn't need a 5-door car as I do nowadays I'dve definitely looked to upgrading to the Abarth... Great to see this one didn't twist your arm into another overspend! 👍

[@Mouse2113]

Matt did a good review of the twinair Panda 4x4. It's a fun engine, so much that I have a new Panda Cross 4x4 with it

[@AutoAbsolute]

My wife had a 17 plate 595 - great fun, if you hammer 2nd gear to the redline, dip the clutch and foot off the accelerator quickly before you change to 3rd I could make the exhaust bang loudly when warm - great fun

[@marksmith762]

I do like these. My all time favourite hot hatch is the last of the Renaultsport Clio 200 2 litre cars.

[@nadk8886]

In west London where I live, most people who own these use them as dailys, they usually own a Pista/DBS or a classic Mercedes as weekend cars.

[@gamerboy12970]

Matt you did not overspend for once that was a brilliant video!

[@davidbarber6268]

That’s a coincidence that you have bought one of these as Lucy on Cars, was reviewing one of these last week wearing a High Peaks Auto’s top!

[@philcross1057]

I watched the LOC vid too

[@richardshiggins704]

Very interesting . I was always interested in the Abarth . The FIAT Spyder 124 would also be interesting if you could get your hands on one .

[@elbeano3748]

I had a 2017 595 Trofeo, 170 bhp and was great to drive. Used to wheel spin it up the road all the time (was a lease car with maintenance package)

[@lesthedog]

I think a lot of them get thrashed in the first few years by owners on lease deals! 😆

[@cosmos7492]

I've loved these Fiat 500 ever since I was a little kid, there was a girl in our street who's dad had a Fiat 500 L I use to knock on for her to see if she was coming out only cos her dad use to let us play in the car we was in it for hours lol we were both 7 years old at the time that was 49 years ago we are still friends to this day Thanks Matt for the video enjoyed it as always

[@deepfiix]

I drove a 595 a few years ago, it was a mechanics garage's project car that they had modified, great fun it was.

[@FastDriver318]

Would love to see an Up! GTI on the channel! I really want one as my first car, but they've held their value ridiculously well and are still way to expensive!

[@SignoPanino]

They’re awesome cars. I had one for 2 years and regret selling it to be honest!

[@greatharry4444]

BARC sticker on the windscreen. Previous owner was a racing enthusiast!

[@DarrenCrook-vb6vg]

Great looking car Matt keep the enjoyable videos coming

[@tonyb1184]

"The tyres shouldn't be to expensive on these Little 17" wheels" here's me thinking back to my first car a 1976 Mini Clubman with 10" wheels 🤣. How things change. My current 2023 Karoq has 19" wheels as standard. 😂 A friend of mine who is a big brawny firefighter has the hardtop version and he loves it. That will fly away I think and someone will get a great deal. 👍

[@Barbarapape]

3rd time lucky and you havn't overspent. Just keep this up Matt, and this might be a turning point.

[@tavners8044]

Matt sat nav and wheel are an option 😊cambelt will need doing also.

[@nell527OldSkool]

I love my 225bhp 2017 Abarth 595 Competizione it's fun to drive and the perfect size for around town...The only car I've driven apart from my 1995 Classic Mini Cooper that puts a big grin on my face whenever I drive her her 😎🇮🇹🦂

[@15swiftsport]

I did toy with the idea of one of these. Went for my swift sport instead as the ride is significantly better. Would be great to see one on the channel at some point 😆- great video as always Matt 👍

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I did too...but the hard ride put me off. I can't stand any car that rides too hard.

[@edwardoliver3473]

I went from a twingo 133rs with cup pack to one of these.... compared to the twingo it was like being in an s class (for the first few months...) 😂

[@dt-wq7ql]

My wife got fiat 500 on a 08 plate for £2000 . Just needed discs & a tyre. Its mint.

[@Gothicgarlic]

Hi Matt, could this delivered? Had some crap news recently and want this to cheer me up and put a smile back on my face!

[@felixjose1982]

Lovely looking car. Sold in hardtop form in India in limited numbers though. Really appreciate the work you are doing mate. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from India.

[@alansorbie4038]

There was one of these competing at my local hillclimb event. It was setting some good times on the tight twisty track, looked like fun. I kind of want one!

[@vivianhughes9347]

You seem to really love that car - the smile when you were driving said it all! Why not buy a L/H drive one in Spain for use there? Pure enjoyment with the roof down on the Costa!

[@tommygtr3571]

Just found your channel. Now I'm binge watching!

[@zomdiczapper7]

The David Beckham of cars

[@NanofishScapes]

Good To See You Went Up Market A Bit Son!!...Way Too Go...😎👍

[@nadk8886]

Look at him smiling 😂 you know you love it... Keep it!

[@doozeruk2000]

As we get older it's amazing how we change our thought process... Who knows you may start putting tinted windows back in soon

[@TimQwant]

Nokian tyres: "Better", i.e. less worn tyres should be fitted as rear tyres, mainly for safety reasons. With more tread on the rear axle, it is easier to avoid oversteer, i.e. the rear end coming off the road. In challenging situations, the risk of oversteer is more dangerous than understeer.

[@Jpjc474]

I’d like a 595 competizione. It has sabelt bucket seats and they are an absolute hoot to drive.

[@ged3680]

Hello Matt, great looking car and what a start to the new year. As others have said ‘No new number plates’ I never thought I would see that. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

[@terryneilbooth]

Cracking little featured car 👍 Wish that would have been available when I started to drive in 1978. Instead it had to be a Mini 750 when I was 19. But who forgets their first car?

[@meanredspider]

I had one of these and it was fab but with some drawbacks: the suspension is rather rock hard, the seat is a bit too much like a chair, the pedals are very close together for size 10 boots, the brakes don’t last a lap of a trackday but, finally, most people think they are a wheezy 1.2 69bhp and sit in the outside lane of the motorway thinking you could never overtake them.

[@iainjackson5107]

Got one of these as a 2nd car in a matte grey, Sabelt seats. It makes absolutely no sense, ride is rock hard but is perfect for blasting down derestricted Isle of Man roads. So much fun!

[@andysidorczuk4907]

I've got a 1.2 petrol ka (not a flex) but for my needs it's perfect as a second car, cheap to run, insure and tax, ideal for city parking and with the seats down a surprisingly good tip run car. Tiny cars are ace!

[@ClipsWithLuke]

LOL! in denmark they cost around 25-35k pounds in denmark at that mileage.. I want one so badly but because they are so obscure here in Denmark, it's very tough to find one at a reasonable price.

[@martinthompson54]

Hi matt, what a great wee car, good luck in selling it mate, from marty in Belfast northern Ireland God bless

[@flamespittinported13b6]

Up exclamation mark never gets old

[@richardhargrave6082]

Great little cars, I had four, Berlina's (Hard Top) As others have said "Base" with the 17" wheel upgrade, 145 BHP Great fun for two, or maybe a 2+2, tend to come fitted with Pirellis. I had one with Michelins and they are the best tyres for these cars. The mats are standard fitment. Some people think the first service is after two years, should be yearly. The ride isn't that bad, the Comp is stiffer Best smiles per pound you can get We could all see the grin on your face! They're a cheeky terrier of a car

[@SheldonBeldon]

I have a Peugeot 208 GTI Prestige and absolutely love it- really similar to this car in many ways.

[@danielfriden]

Great success! Recall the comment was related to his sisters achievements or actually nomination 😁

[@al1356]

Brilliant little cars. Probably the most fun I have ever had on 4 wheels.

[@D7POV]

Be cautious with the roof! I bought a 500 Abarth convertible last summer for my missus. The very next morning a clip broke in the roof. Turns out it’s a common problem which is ridiculously expensive to repair. Fiat wanted £7000 for a new roof. The dealership we got it from was great but after 2 attempts to fix the roof they agreed to keep the car and refund. Great car, I personally really like them but I would get a hardtop

[@anthonydevono8833]

My girlfriend wants to get one of these after having a mini convertible but you can’t get any decent options on them no heated seats etc and the rock hard ride would put me off

[@allansr100]

The lack of early service history might be because it was a FIAT fleet/press car? So, some somewhere there might be a computer print out. But probably impossible to track down. I looked at a similar car at a main dealer with missing service history. I walked way (primarily because of the top price) and refusal to give a test drive without a note of my national insurance number !

[@chrisreynolds8219]

...thought I'd tuned in to the wrong channel for a minute there... ;-) Love the channel Mat. Keep going!

[@davidmoynahan9585]

Tyre prices in the UK seem much better value than here in NZ, $435 each.... A small zippy local car is very handy for all those chores, easy to park, good on fuel, easy to egress and puts a smile on your dial every time you get in it to go somewhere.

[@lincolnengland5005]

According to my Italian mate from Genoa; Abarth is pronounced 'Abart' ie drop the 'H' on the end!

[@adamcolville2057]

My wife had the 500x 1.7diesel and that was a license looser. The sport selector stiffened everything up and it made it feel like a rally car, pretty suprised with that fiat, it’s gone now and she’s got the mini countryman cooper sport and it’s like a tank build quality is really noticeable

[@Christophergriffiths1972]

I have a 595 Comp, and 5 years timing belts due. There great little motors and great fun, but very delicate. You’ve got to keep on top of these cars otherwise things will go wrong and there not cheap to repair.

[@darrenjones1551]

Very cool car - my brother had one - even funnier when we both where in it with golf clubs - Great car for Spain Matt

[@philevans3764]

Great little car, and a good video, my wife is on her 5th 500 convertible and although not an Abarth it is a great little car, its nit meant to be in the same league as the mainstream manufacturers but I love it....i had the 1.4 T Jet in a Fiat Punto, not a bad engine.

[@skodakatie7341]

That is one very cute little car, I like it. Great video as always Matt❤.

[@robertvaughan9759]

Excellent video Matt and very pleased you bought a banger ha ha.Hope you get half a million subs this year you deserve it .

[@Marronchells]

Had one of these in the 165hp 'Turismo' spec, also a 68 plate. Lovely little machine but just couldn't get on with the seating position after a year or so - and I'm only 5'8". Since bought a Fiesta ST which is better in every single way bar being less charming/characterful.

[@warrenalexander5285]

You've got a grin like a little boy with his first train set driving that Abarth.

[@Finglesham]

It will be interesting to see what you actually get , less VAT of course. I wouldn't pay that new but I like practical cars.

[@HemingwayJones]

Love the Channel. You are an excellent presenter. All the best.

[@faustinaadu2284]

You should review more Hot Hatches. Shame they are thinning out

[@neilwharton720]

Great car for the Mijas pueblo hills, they do drive hard the suspension is as hard as nails😳😎

[@R1Zig]

I've got a white 2019 hard top with sunroof which I use as a daily driver. It's actually my wife's car that I decided to use for about 2 months, which turned into 4 and now 6 months on I've got a grumpy wife because I don't want to hand it back. In all fairness she loves driving my car so it's all good. I get around 6.5 l/100 km driving it like a granny in the city and some highway. It's hard to not drive it enthusiastically because it's always egging me on. It is a lot of fun to drive. Yes I agree a little bit choppy and reminds me of a go-kart but I love it. It's nippy but feels a lot faster and you often find much faster cars wanting to have a go. You always end up with a smile on your face whilst driving it, and I keep on thinking how nice it looks each time I get behind the wheel. Only thing I miss is cruise control for those 80 km drives between cities, but I also understand why it hasn't got it. Great buy and glad you didn't need to overspend for once, but I kind of expected it. They are super reliable.

[@nilsalmquist9424]

Bigger items of luggage can be placed through the open roof onto the folded down back seat.

[@stephenwebster226]

You truly are a changed man Matt, I'm pretty sure you never liked hot hatches! Cracking little car though!

[@glennmckie1813]

Love love that colour, in the video it looked a satin red.

[@keithskelton5596]

Thanks Matt Good vid Please include a future comment on insurance costs range Thanks again

[@rozcg2587]

Just sold mine today, sad to see it go but happy to have a change up. C30 d5

[@henrykravitz468]

Think you have mentioned grenlander in the past but can't remember when. The car looks amazing, some great stock for your forecourt.

[@norsegolf76]

How cool! I'm renting one of these Abarths in Mallorca in a couple of weeks time, and now I'm looking even more forward to it!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Oh yeah you’ll enjoy it. Even better with sunshine

[@robertwalker1742]

Matt, I hope the company that own the black transit in the car park are keeping up their advertising payments the van is in more than the L403.

[@gpierre90]

Hi Matt , that's a nice little pocket rocket, I remember Richard Hammond reviewed one on top gear, this one is the later version though, I know it's a fun little car to drive though I don't think I would be comfortable in one as I am a tall person, I have seen the normal little hatch non convertible here. It is a cheeky little thing though.