Brm & 500 abarth

[scottbrm]

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The new addition to our car collection a 500 Abarth SS.

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The Brm on a very wet Torquay afternoon.

[spankyban]

Come on then, honest Arbarth opinions..

[Adam]

I'm actually suprised how big the 500 looks compared to the BRM, I always thought it was a small car but it looks huge there.

Do like them though :yes:

[boogie]

Ahh bless, not for me though

[garythesnail]

I'm actually suprised how big the 500 looks compared to the BRM, I always thought it was a small car but it looks huge there.

Do like them though :yes:

I was thinking that, too. I like these small fiats - more 'mini' than a BMW MINI with plenty of character and cheaper than the MINI.

You're right though - the BRM looks really low and mean compared to the upright 500.

Scott - which of the two cars has more room inside? I take it that it's quicker than the BRM, but does it handle better as well?

. . . . . and I'm liking the quirky big wiper / tiny wiper too.

Nice car.

[scottbrm]

Guys, there is so much more leg room in the BRM but more head room in the Fiat. The fiat has 160 bhp but the down side is the Very hard ride. I really do enjoy driving the Abarth but my heart still & will always be with the Brum.

[scottbrm]

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And the noddy car.

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[Shaggy]

Was a big fan of the 500 until i sat in one!!!

Just seemed waaaaaaaaaaay too pricey for what it is.

Look uber cool though

[scottbrm]

Whats money you cant take it with you!

[boogie]

Love the noddy car

[brmatty]

thats not a noddy car..lol..i had a noddy car a smart for two!!lol.....it was a quirky little chappy...

[soberphil]

I like the Abarth, but I must admit when I sat in one I felt the seating position was too high - it just didn't feel like I was sitting in sporting car. Never driven one though. Reviews I've seen say they're a hoot.

[Adam]

Cool selection of cars there! Is it a Nissan Figaro? Weren't they a limited run as well?

[Shaggy]

My missus wants the figaro.

Funky little retro style motor!!

[burrows]

I have fancied a figaro for a while but have discovered that they are only 1.0 and automatic, so it would be interesting to know how they drive. They are also quite pricey at around 5k for a good one, they seem to be all H or J reg.

[garythesnail]

They should be mechanically quite sound - based on the Micra (IIRC) available at the time and they do have quite a strong following being the quirky little motor they are.