BHPian sidindica recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Update | 71,000 kms There is rarity, and exclusivity. Its like a belly rub in the wounded palm of a creature that defies logic and stands out in a crowd. That’s what the car gives as it ages gracefully, but then age is just a number. I keep getting messages about “what if and what if not” to do when buying a pre owned Abarth. One thing is to understand this is not an easy car to maintain like a Polo, leave alone the MS’s and slant Hs of yore. Stage 2 build means more frequent replacement of spark plugs and C mount (both cost 7k and 5.2k respectively). Those who have patience and deep research can get cheaper or old priced alternatives obviously but i only use genuine parts. The blokes at stellantis had commonised parts like oil filter and spark plugs for both compass and Abarth T jet, to loot Abarth owners. But, I do have various part procurement sources to get the T jet specific parts and not multiair parts. I got the regular service done at 67,500 kms few months back. at 70,000 kms, changed the plugs (NGK Japan) and just last week, the C mount as the rubber began to crack. Maybe we use the car like its meant to be used. The company support is zero, and Stellantis is only reviewing its failed strategies after strategies. Fact remains that out of Fiat, Jeep, Citroen and Maserati, the largest customer base was Fiat and they failed to cater those. You may never know when you go to order a spare part and a “NLS” tag crops up (No longer serviceable). Parts prices can go up without any notice and you may be caught offguard maintaining this car. If deep pockets allow you, only then buy it, else stay away from the used car market. Even a large size front wiper now costs 1800 bucks. Now, after belly rubbing the ego minds of people who think its easy to maintain, comes another problem. The disrespect of this car up here in North when it changes owners. Exhausts which make zero sense and sound like a dead crow, third grade shitty intercoolers of unknown OEMs, all chhaprification of exteriors…the list goes on. Maybe then when all these cars will be extinct (for us..donor cars…) the few of us like mine will survive the apocalypse. Fresh as a daisy even today, after all the rants, the thrill of this car continues to be unparalleled. The only question is, only, if in the hands of the right owner. But the question is, are people getting bored of late very quickly? And maybe the sellers are selling badly kept cars with rusted bodyshells for 9 lakhs in olx. I dont know what my car is worth, but, its worth is…. PRICELESS. Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
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What it's like to own a Fiat Punto Abarth in India
