Took a step on to the Dark side

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  1. 26th September 2017, 04:09 PM #1
    M600-RKJ
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    Went and had a test drive of an abarth 595 turismo today. Always been tempted by an abarth even before I was into mini's and it didn't disappoint lots of get up and go thanks to the tiny little turbo full boost well before 2000rpm. Seating position would take a lot of getting used to not sure if it would be any better with the optional buckets. No immediate plans to sell the R56 but definitely gunna keep the little abarth in mind the F series just doesn't have the appeal for me compared with the R53 and R56

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  2. 27th September 2017, 11:29 PM #2
    Sad_Panda
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    i test drove one of the 124 spider abarths a couple of month ago and my word that exhaust is just awesome. Shame about the price of it though

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  3. 27th September 2017, 11:32 PM #3
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    I did consider one for work and had a look at the Biposto but at £50 K (full spec)plus a tad too expensive
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  4. 28th September 2017, 12:25 AM #4
    MINI William
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    Really like the 500 and the Biposto (full spec) is what the R56 GP should have been more like
    Racing Grey F56 JCW GP 0370 - Chilli Red Mirror Caps, Custom OHC Alcantara Steering Wheel, Motech Performance By PiperCross Panel Filter, Custom GP Steering Wheel Spoke, Custom GP Stitched Carbon Side Scuttles, JCW Pro Mats, RSI C6 Carbonfibre Scoop, JCW Pro Stitched Carbon Boot Handle

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  5. 28th September 2017, 11:16 AM #5
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    The spec I was looking at was a trofeo is in the middle for power but gets the Koni dampers and the unbelievable Monza exhaust which is very nearly a straight pipe
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