Used Abarth Cars for Sale

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Used Abarth cars overview

Abarth has, since the 1960s, been the company that brings you hot Fiats, and has actually been owned by Fiat since the 1970s. The brand really hit its stride in the 2010s, though, with fast versions of the evergreen Fiat 500. Abarths are loud and fun, but can be a bit crude, and they suffer lots of problems as they get older.

Popular used Abarth models

The entire Abarth lineup is based around the Fiat 500, aside from a short run of Grande Punto-based models in the early 2010s.

Used Abarth 595

If you want something small and seriously good fun, look no further than an Abarth 595. By adding a turbo to the Fiat 500’s 1.4-litre engine, you get 165hp, which is a lot for a small car. You also get rock-hard suspension, which gets very bouncy at times, but you won’t care because you’ll be having too much fun. Beware of modified examples, accident damage, and failed wheel bearings.

Used Abarth 500e

The Abarth 500e takes the electric Fiat 500e and adds bright paint, sportier suspension and steering, a 152hp electric motor, and a sound system that tries to replicate the noisy exhaust of the petrol Abarths (only partly successfully). It’s too early to tell how reliable an Abarth 500e is, but they are fun to drive, even if you’ll struggle to get 120 miles out of one charge of the small battery.

Used Abarth 695

The Abarth 695 is basically a 595 with more power and more aggression. The 695 gets 180hp from its turbo 1.4-litre engine, stiffer suspension, and high-tech race-car-style fittings such as Koni dampers and Brembo brakes. A 695 is even more focused to drive than a 595, but it’s less good as an everyday car, and many will have been driven hard on track-days.

FAQs

Should I buy a used Abarth?

Yes, as long as you’re careful about buying cars that have seen lots of track-day use. You’ll definitely want to check carefully for any accident damage, and don’t go near one that doesn’t have a full service history.

Are used Abarth cars reliable?

They’re not too bad, certainly by the general standards of fast Italian cars… but wheel bearings fail, turbo intercoolers leak, and there can be lots of irritating electrical issues.

Does an Abarth hold its value?

Actually, yes. In fact, an Abarth 595 might only depreciate by 30% in the first three years, depending on the condition. The 695, especially some of the limited edition models, can fare even better. The 500e depreciates harder, and will lose more than 60% in the first three years, but that’s still a better rate of loss than an equivalent electric Mini.