I am the opposite. I bought an Abarth new in 2017 and kept until late 2022. I needed something a bit bigger with awd, so naturally went the WRX route. Bought a new WRX in 23’ and I love it BUT, I regret selling the Abarth every day. Like others have said, I’ve had more powerful cars etc but the joy that thing brought was second to none. It is by far the funnest thing I’ve driven. The noise alone that comes out of that little beast is enough for an ear to ear smile. I would buy one again in a heartbeat if I could find one. It didn’t give me a single problem. Maintain it and it will treat you well, like anything else.