Abarth - Canadian price: $23,995

[squeeze]

Here tis!

http://www.autonet.ca/auto-news/new-...2/fiat-abarth/

[RussWheeler]

Looks like a neon with down syndrome.

[cougar]

This thing is going to fly out of the showroom floors at that price.

[Hajduk]

That's cheap!

It's only $1k more than the US pricing. Whereas a GTI is $5k more!

[6cylVWguy]

That's cheap!

It's only $1k more than the US pricing. Whereas a GTI is $5k more!

I was going to say that the pricing is far more attactive for the Canadian market then it is in the US where the pricing is nothing exceptional.

[WhistlerYOW]

Looks like a neon with down syndrome.

Then I guess its performance numbers are the automotive equivalent to retard strength.

[squeeze]

Then I guess its performance numbers are the automotive equivalent to retard strength.

Well said Sir!!

[ThreadBomber]

Will sell. Cooper S is a million dollars. My sister bought a regular Mini (mind you, loaded to the moon) which MSRP'd at over 30k last year. ($4000 rebate from Mini on it at the time).

[cougar]

That's cheap!

It's only $1k more than the US pricing. Whereas a GTI is $5k more!

Are there *any* cars that are that close in price between U.S. and Canada? Much less ones with this sort of appeal?

[Subwoofers]

Will sell. Cooper S is a million dollars. My sister bought a regular Mini (mind you, loaded to the moon) which MSRP'd at over 30k last year. ($4000 rebate from Mini on it at the time).

**** Mini. The works Mini is close to touching 50k... that's so retarded it's not even funny.

[Volvo_D]

At that price, they will break all kinds of Canadian sales records.....50 cars!

[Subwoofers]

So anyways... now that the 500 has been out for a while. How are those reliability reports?

[stevenvr6]

Looks like a neon with down syndrome.

My thoughts exactly

[Seki]

[Hajduk]

Are there *any* cars that are that close in price between U.S. and Canada? Much less ones with this sort of appeal?

The base Jetta is cheaper in Canada...... but as far as appealing cars go I don't know of any.

[ThreadBomber]

The base Jetta is cheaper in Canada...... but as far as appealing cars go I don't know of any.

[B_artman]

wow.. thats a very attractive price point! For reference the last time I was at the dealer, the GTI and MCS based around the 29k+ mark.

[cougar]

The base Jetta is cheaper in Canada...... but as far as appealing cars go I don't know of any.

[ThreadBomber]

wow.. thats a very attractive price point! For reference the last time I was at the dealer, the GTI and MCS based around the 29k+ mark.

I'm interested to see the standard equipment list. The GTI has a lot of nice things as standard. I wonder if Fiat is stripping this thing and going with more options since most will be ordered anyway.

[B_artman]

I'm interested to see the standard equipment list. The GTI has a lot of nice things as standard. I wonder if Fiat is stripping this thing and going with more options since most will be ordered anyway.

just to build on your point. This would be a very interesting strategy. A complaint from the enthusiast community has always been that stripped out/luxury-less versions of sports models have not been available. A stripped out Abarth would be an interesting beast in itself for some track action (provided they arent stripping the performance goodies!)

[Burnin8r]

F that for the same price I can get a skyline with a trunk full of Kraft dinner and still have room for luggage.

[someguy123]

Most likely won't steal any sales from the Asian crowd here(all driving BMWs,Mercs,Audi's,Lexus, some Acura's).

[cornelius121]

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[ThreadBomber]

F that for the same price I can get a skyline with a trunk full of Kraft dinner and still have room for luggage.

I'm disappointed you left out a bagged milk reference

[Oliver@triplezoom]

Are there *any* cars that are that close in price between U.S. and Canada? Much less ones with this sort of appeal?

A lot of small cars are close in price, if not cheaper in Canada. Sometimes that has to do with the fact that some models have standard A/C in the US and have it as an option in Canada.

Dodge Journey and Grand Caravan I think are cheaper in Canada, but they are hardly appealing to members here.

[Burnin8r]

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[Hajduk]

I'm interested to see the standard equipment list. The GTI has a lot of nice things as standard. I wonder if Fiat is stripping this thing and going with more options since most will be ordered anyway.

The options list looks the same as the US version.

[ThreadBomber]

The options list looks the same as the US version.

Didn't realize it was on Fiat's site already.

Ok, so this is all optional:

Auto climate control
Heated Seats
Sunroof
Sirius
Nav
Leather
Alarm
17" wheels
Stripes/Mirror caps

Not bad actually, but prices are not shown. Only four colors available though, same as the GTI . That's one way to keep the price down.

[epbrown]

So anyways... now that the 500 has been out for a while. How are those reliability reports?

That depends - overseas, the car have a solid rep, better than the Mini line. Here, they've proven reliable so far but detractors say that doesn't mean anything because the North American cars are built at a different plant with different engines.

[Avus]

I think the Canadian price for Abarth is pretty attractive. Here are others starting MSRP for references...

Mustang V6 base - $21249
Camaro V6 base - $27965
Civic Si Coupe - $25990
CR-Zzzzzzz - $23490
Genesis Coupe manual - $24899
Veloster manual - $18999 (non-turbo of course)
Mini Classic - $21950
Mini cooper S - $28950

all CAD of course.

Now I just hope FR-S/BRZ starting price will be as close to the US price...

[Mike!]

Are there *any* cars that are that close in price between U.S. and Canada? Much less ones with this sort of appeal?

Other NAFTA cars mostly. The 500 benefits from being built in North America (or at least I think the Abarth will be as well).

[Scheissemaschine]

Canadian >MSRP< for the Abarth is marginally attractive. That's where the fun stops.

I'm Canadian and I walked into a dealership (Montreal: Des-Sources Dodge Chrysler). Asked for a quote. Salesman wanted $30,500 for a fully loaded Abarth, before taxes and some bull**** "dealer preparatory fees." I almost laughed at his straight face. Better yet, a base Abarth with no add-ons: $27,500. He said that was the price fully loaded 500 "Sport" trims were selling at. Didn't even get to choose my options/color etc.

The salesman said there were only 100 coming to Canada, and his dealership was allotted 4 Abarths. After alot of umms, hmms and ohhhs, he said "maybe" I could be the 101st.

Talk about sleaze.

After some research online, rumor has it there are 300 Abarths allotted for Canada, and that demand is 200% greater than current supply for North America overall. Knowing this, it's understandable that they're marking up the prices. Frankly though, for $2? grand more than $30,500, you can buy a base model WRX (all prices before taxes) or GTI.

Right now, the Abarth is the right car at the wrong price in Canada. Consider that these are probably a dime a dozen in Europe. And that they're not the best winter cars (FWD and very low), which is important in our climate. And they're designed by an Italian company, made in Mexico by Chrysler at an old plant. Jetta owners (see "FIX MY JETTA RATTLE" thread) should know a bit about cars made in Mexico.... And 50% chance the driver loses functionality of his legs in a high-speed head on collision, just like a Smart ForTwo.

I wouldn't pay more than $25 large taxes included for this vehicle. The amusing thing is....Chrysler Fiat will probably find 100-300 clowns who will actually pay up for this car. I think I'd rather buy a WRX instead, chip it, and do 4 wheel burnouts in the Chrysler dealer's parking lot in the winter.

[someguy123]

I rather shell out $3-4k more for a BRZ(from the $23,995 non-marked up price)!

[ValveCoverGasket]

And 50% chance the driver loses functionality of his legs in a high-speed head on collision, just like a Smart ForTwo.

yeah dude, those cars literally fall apart when they hit stuff. nothing left of the passenger compartment.



probably better off getting something way bigger, just to be safe

[Fritz27]

I think the Canadian price for Abarth is pretty attractive. Here are others starting MSRP for references...

Mustang V6 base - $21249
Camaro V6 base - $27965
Civic Si Coupe - $25990
CR-Zzzzzzz - $23490
Genesis Coupe manual - $24899
Veloster manual - $18999 (non-turbo of course)
Mini Classic - $21950
Mini cooper S - $28950

all CAD of course.

Now I just hope FR-S/BRZ starting price will be as close to the US price...

BRZ Canadian prices were announced somewhere. I think it was $26k.