This guy is lucky enough to grab one, masterpieces are only built once. Enjoy

@CarObsession

Жыл бұрын

Hi Abhinav, thanks for watching and thanks for the comment 👍🏽.

I've got a soft spot for Fix It Again Tomorrows having owned one myself for 10 years (actually very reliable) - not as cool as this though. Nice job.

Still a good hot hatch for little money! It would be interesting to see a test with the Polo GTI 1.8 (6C).

@carobsession You really should try the Abarth Punto Evo (APE) Esseesse too. I've had mine for four years and can't see myself parting with it any time soon. I can't speak for the Abarth Grande Punto (AGP) Esseesse as I've not had the chance to drive one but I can say that my APE Esseesse has never suffered from torque steer or scraping with four people in the car. I know of one APE that's running over 300bhp and that handles the power fine. The scraping issue is a strange one, I've not heard of anyone else with that issue in either of the two models. The AGP Esseesse is capable of much higher top speeds than the official Abarth figures suggest as they often understate these things. I've had mine up to 146mph on the autobahn in August last year and I've heard of another AGP Esseesse almost hitting 150mph. The Multiair issue in the APE is becoming much rarer thankfully, and they cost a little over £500 in parts. Some garages, especially dealerships often charge a small fortune for fitting the new unit, despite the fact it can be done by hand in less than an hour. Also, with the research that we've conducted in the Abarth Punto Collective group on Facebook, it has been discovered that only in rare cases can the unit not be repaired very easily in about an hour with almost zero cost . There's more info on this on our group. The website that Ryan mentioned (he's also one of our members) is Abarthpunto.co.uk which was created by our other admin, Lance. There's great info on there including buyers guides, common faults etc. The thing about Fiats being unreliable is a little outdated really. They're surprisingly reliable, but reputations are hard to shift. Look up stats on most reliable cars and you'll be surprised at where Fiat comes in the rankings. The main flaw and weak point about the AGP is it's M32 gearbox which as any VXR owner will tell you is prone to failure, and unless you upgrade numerous parts during a rebuild then it's likely to fail within about 50k or so, depending on power and how it's driven. The Sabelt seats are much comfier than you'd think. I have them in mine and they were absolutely fine on my trip to Italy and back. I'd be happy to show you my APE Esseesse if you like, as the Abarth Punto comes in two forms and they're very different. I personally prefer the more aggressive styling of the APE, but it's not for everyone. Everyone has their own tastes.

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks for watching and commenting. In regards to reliability, I had a 2001 Punto ELX back in the day, and speaking from experience, it wasn't overly reliable 😂

@stevemiller2651

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah you will still get a few lemons, like you do from any manufacturer. But from an overall perspective they're far more reliable than they used to be, statistically more reliable than many manufacturers that you'd be surprised about. Before my Abarth I had a 2001 Mk2 Punto Sporting which was immense fun to drive, despite being underpowered, and was the most reliable car I've had. The only things that have gone wrong with my Abarth have been issues of my own doing 🙄😅😉👍

@alexisamtosta

4 жыл бұрын

Man, you said it all but try make hard headed people understand that. I have a mk1 Fiat Punto. 1995. It passea mot untill today with NO advisories at all. 250.000kms and just does not have more cuz I am immigtated and I have been out my country on and off for a few years. I even converted it to LPG. Problems...ZERO. Just normal wear parts like any other car in the world. Fiat is my favorite manufacturer. Fiat does not give you status but gives you joy. You want to have fun with a Fiat? Get close to the back of a german car on the road..lol. the german car diver gets posessed. Fiat is far from being and unreliable car. One thing is a car not being reliable and another is the owners not taking good care of the car. Its just a matter of seeing how long Fiat has been in the automotive world. Fiat has always been ahead of other manufactures. All manufactures today use Fiat technology. Biggest car group. Car group that has wone more titles of car of the year and best engine awards. I would say it is the manufacturer that most engines are used by other manufacturers. 2nd most sold car in history. Fiat 126. Vtec system was invented by Fiat. Just wasnt called vtec. And much more things. I couldnt be hapier with my mk1 Punto. Had and Uno mk1 as well. Lovely car.

What a beautifull car! And by the way, what a nice channel you've got there! #Subbed

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bigostream5979

5 жыл бұрын

@@CarObsession Thank you very much! ;) I'm looking about to buy this car, so this helped me very much. And I like cars and you review it on a nice way, so I'm subbed :)

Gearbox can be a problem, listen for whines or crunches when changing gear fast. Think it shares the same gearbox with the Corsa VXR. Uprated bearings kit on eBaY UK. Abarth Punto Evo multiair system fails due to wrong engine oil being used when serviced.

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've heard the Corsa VXR can have gearbox problems. Thanks for watching lomx.

I bought myself one of these maybe two months ago now in the same colour & with almost all factory options apart from leather interior, find the Punto is better than the 595’s after owning both now.

@bigostream5979

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo, how is it? I'm going to buy one too... in a few days

@MrMichaelNoble

5 жыл бұрын

Best car I’ve ever owned personally, just spent a rather big amount on mods but I’m planning on keeping mine for a long time. What kind of one are you getting ?

@bigostream5979

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Noble Oh, that’s cool to hear! If you don’t mind me asking, what kind of mods did you do? I’m trying to get a 1.4 Tjet, busy with the negotiations, (red colour, 155bhp, ‘standard Abarth version’) Abarths are very rare here, (Netherlands)

@bigostream5979

5 жыл бұрын

Bought it a month ago ☺️ Love it!

I’ve seen one or two and that’s it

I’m sure Jamie fyd reviewed one but until then I forget about it

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

He may well have done; I've not had a lot of time to check out his channel, but I like his content. Thanks for watching, buddy.

My Abarth Punto is one letter away on registration. Must of been registered at the same time.,

Its not an Abarth Punto but an Abarth Grande Punto. Good car.

@CarObsession

4 жыл бұрын

😒 You knew what I meant... #pedantic 😂. Thanks for watching Alexis 👍🏽

@alexisamtosta

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarObsession hahaha...yes I know what you mean but its because the Punto is the mk1, mk2 and now the newest version that has no Abarth version. In the mk1 and mk2 you have the Abarth version that is just body kit and interior but not the engine. Take care buddy

@louisbeerreviews8964

4 жыл бұрын

Tosta Details it’s not it’s a abarth punto Essesse

@_Sokarbank_

2 жыл бұрын

No..its a Grande Punto Abarth😉 (GPA) and after 2010 Abarth Punto Evo (APE)

Does the owner have a KZread channel? Will he do build videos?

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Not as far as I'm aware. Thanks for watching, Lorenzo.

No mpg mentioned??

@CarObsession

Жыл бұрын

It's a hot hatch so I doubt many would be interested in fuel economy. Thanks for watching 👍🏽.

You should come have a look at my agp if you that's fast mine's pushing 250bhp 😁😁😁

@CarObsession

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should...Where are you based mate? Thanks for watching.

@robmiddlemas8249

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarObsession Northumberland bud best roads up here for handling lol

@CarObsession

4 жыл бұрын

@@robmiddlemas8249 That'll be quite some distance for me as I live on the South Coast 😅

@robmiddlemas8249

4 жыл бұрын

@@CarObsession if I am down that way with my lorry we could arrange something

Interesting to see viewers cars, bit of a left-field choice of car and cant help thinking that it would be a pig to drive if tuned to 300bhp? money better spent on suspension,brakes tyres etc imo.

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Ryan's a brave man by attempting to put that much power through the front wheels! Thanks for watching Adam.

@Birmingham_racing

5 жыл бұрын

When a car struggles to put the power down it makes it more exciting to drive

@Birmingham_racing

5 жыл бұрын

Adam Bishop lsd would make a big difference

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Good point.

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

It can do, but there needs to be a balance if you ask me. If it's just sat there spinning its wheels, that's not much fun. Well, it might be for a bit, but not when your tyres go BANG! 😂

Im selling mine if interested... hit me up if you're from london.

Even with all the styling it does look a bit dull. Not sure why you'd pick it over any other hot hatch.

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Each to their own buddy, thanks for watching mate. 👍

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

😂#Savage

@LorenzoClara97

5 жыл бұрын

@xennex I have the same car. They don't have major faults except for the bearings of the m32 gearbox shared with the Corsa opc The tjet engine can handle max 250hp on stock internals. The multiair engine of the Evo abarth is shit

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Ryan (the owner) did mention that the MultiJet engine can be prone to some serious issues.

@LorenzoClara97

5 жыл бұрын

@xennex in Italy the cost from 5000 to 7000€. A bargain compared to the 500 abarth and it is on another planet. The chassis is way better, 6 speed gearbox, more space and better brakes from stock. Only 100kg more and the same bulletproof engine

Still a punto. O dear......

@CarObsession

5 жыл бұрын

Oh William, you're so cynical 😉Thanks for watching!

@alexisamtosta

4 жыл бұрын

Same a golf or polo gti ...its still a golf or a polo. The same with any other model. Lol.

@gdrp87

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah beautiful design for a small car. Designed by Giugiaro who also designed Aston Martins!!! I just wish they did a bigger engine!

@runandraisans6055

3 жыл бұрын

Probably drives a Audi or a bmw