that would make sense if they were replacing the 85 with the 105 but they aren't.
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I don't think eve fiat know what the plan is
Fuel economy, insurance, RFL banding etc.
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Because that fitted in best with their needs. At that point the 1.4 was still available and there was no need for the 60bhp one as the 1.2 wasn't needing replacement.
Why replace the 85bhp one when you can sell it for its price and then the 105bhp one for even more......
Maybe they just wanted to keep something back for when sales started to flag after the initial interest?
Also, when was the 1.4 discontinued? - dealers would likely have wanted to be well clear of the last of the 1.4's before the 105HP TA hit the showroom floor. (Edit: you got there before me on this one, Maxi
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i think shortly after the TA was released. 2012-3? of course we are talking about Europe here as its still available in other markets.Maybe they just wanted to keep something back for when sales started to flag after the initial interest?
Also, when was the 1.4 discontinued? - dealers would likely have wanted to be well clear of the last of the 1.4's before the 105HP TA hit the showroom floor. (Edit: you got there before me on this one, Maxi
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iirc the price difference was £600 which, when you take the added kit into account seems like they weren't milking it.
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Maybe they just wanted to keep something back for when sales started to flag after the initial interest?
Also, when was the 1.4 discontinued? - dealers would likely have wanted to be well clear of the last of the 1.4's before the 105HP TA hit the showroom floor. (Edit: you got there before me on this one, Maxi
Not sure I follow the logic. Understand the 105 replacing the 1.4 but not sure how the 85 fits into this theory
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to be honest i dont see that much of a difference between the 85 and 105 in terms of speed and acceleration. I think the 105 is simply considered a full extra version of the 85, as in it has all round Disc Brakes, etc.
That said, would it make sense for me to replace the drum brakes on my twinair with discs ? Is it a straight swap ?
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117mph v 107mph
10s 0-60 v 11s (I am sure in-gear acceleration shows a bigger difference)
Ok so it is not massive but definitely noticeable
Another price point and another way to make money.
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My point being that I don't believe there is much to be made fro £600 given the additional kit. Wouldn't surprise me if there was less profit!
What extra kit?
The Abarth is Band G VED?
That makes it £180 per year to tax it.
Insurance group 27?
Maybe fun to drive, but our 85TA is fun to drive too, and zero VED and only insurance group 11.
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Mick.
That makes it £180 per year to tax it.
Insurance group 27?
Maybe fun to drive, but our 85TA is fun to drive too, and zero VED and only insurance group 11.
Regards,
Mick.
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The Abarth can be made to put out far more power, that's the attraction.
Hey out of interest what oil is recommended for your 105? I'm going through oil nightmares at present with my 85
