Technical ABS as standard from 2001?

[joss]

Hi, first post here.

We've got a 1998 Seicento Abarth and thinking about getting a later model. I see on Wikipedia, someone has written that from 2001, ABS was standard on all models. Is this true? Hardly any cars I see advertised are described as having ABS.

Thanks.

 

[Benjammo]

As far as I know it was only standard on the sheui, my 2001 hasn't got it. BTW its tor sale if you were after a later one. pm me for more info.

 

[AppleSei]

Wiki is partially right

Its standard on schumacher models only which was about 2001 when that model came out

For the rest it was an option

Dont worry about ABS being a factor though - it isnt very good on these cars, a car without ABS will do just as good of a job

My 2001 didnt have it either

 

[clock34]

never seen it on a sei. and as said not worth it on a sei....

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

My friends 03 plate one didn't have ABS.

 

[dronenrs]

very rare option... as is air con iirc. most customers from new didnt see the need in it.. and as already said the abs is supposed to be rubbish and will still let you skid.

 

[clock34]

even fixed the wiki page for you

 

[dronenrs]

even fixed the wiki page for you

not quite completely fixed.. all abarths had EPS did they not ???

 

[AppleSei]

not quite completely fixed.. all abarths had EPS did they not ???

no not early ones, it was an option on all 1108's till mid 1999 approx

 

[clock34]

aye when it turned mk2 it was standard but before that its a option. one not worth having imo.

 

[whitz]

aye when it turned mk2 it was standard but before that its a option. one not worth having imo.

yep rear wheel bearing costs go through the roof

as only fiat can get them

Ash

 

[ycming]

I know someone with a mk2 sei 03 plate that doesn't have abs ....

 

[Fiatseicento2002]

Mine hasn't got ABS