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Any new Fiat 500 owners here yet?

TonyHavana

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I've seen a few around town here, most recently yesterday, color was "Oliva Verde" (Olive Green ); and while waiting outside at a restaurant for my folks, a few weeks ago, there was a red one from a local dealer (Doan Fiat ) on display; parked to the side of the front entrance of the restaurant, that one was "Rosso" (Red); walked around it a few times, checked out the sticker on the window, etc..neat car,

Tim

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moshulupkwy Community Regular

moshulupkwy

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Remember when FIAT use to mean "Fix it again, Tony!"

Lets see how she holds up (I guess made in Mexico should mean... squat!)

-mpkwy

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1966 VW Bug

1971 2002 (BOUGHT IN 1972) (totaled, back in my sordid youth)

1975 2002 (mntgrun (sold)

1973 2002 (Sahara, unmolested, Sold, sniff-sniff)

asst Honda accords and Outbacks

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My Dad and Stepmom just bought one. Its a pretty fun car to drive. Very go-karty. Yes, it is fwd, but lift-off oversteer is easy to achieve if one wants some.

Plus, it has a Sport button!

J Swift
Global Formula Racing (Oregon State University)

1972 Opel GT "Mae"

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KFunk Grand Master

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I have nothing real to contribute here, but it seems like everywhere in town I go, I see Jorma Kaukonen's wife driving a new brown Fiat 500. (Yes, that Jorma Kaukonen! He has a house right down the street from me)

Bring a Welder

1974 2002, 1965 Datsun L320 truck, 1981 Yamaha XS400, 1983 Yamaha RX50, 1992 Miata Miata drivetrain waiting on a Locost frame, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser

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Hehehe. It really seems silly to me to drive without the sport button on in the Fiat. If its off, the throttle is muddy and the steering is really light. I guess it help people get better gas mileage as well as lets the little ladies drive the car all day...

Just sayin' lift-off oversteer in it is wayyy too much fun...for fwd...

J Swift
Global Formula Racing (Oregon State University)

1972 Opel GT "Mae"

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If you really want performance out of a 500, there's talk about them bringing the abarth version over here next year. And if that takes too long, you can get a turbo kit for your 500 for under $2000 which puts the HP up to 140 or so (from 105).

The mini *should* win all of the reviews considering that it is nearly %50 more expensive than a 500. The CRZ is miles from its heritage, and is kind of an odd comparison with the fiat and the mini.

For most, I believe that the 500 will just be an accessory like shoes or a hat... But for those of us who live in a city where parking is at a premium, it is a welcome advance in cars that are available in the states.

J Swift
Global Formula Racing (Oregon State University)

1972 Opel GT "Mae"

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TonyHavana

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You're dead on about the Mini, I went to a dealership yesterday just to take a second look at them, and the cost, even for a used one is pretty high. The new coupe? Butt-ugly in my opinion. And they're not a problem free car. I owned a 1986 CRX, the only car I have ever bought brand new, and loved it. Sold it in '93 when i bought my first 02. The friend who bought it from me, drove it for another ten years without a problem. I do live in the heart of a big city, so a small car is a bonus. And as far as the Abarth is concerned, I'm sure it will sell for a premium. I have more fun driving a slow car fast!

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The fiat is not all that slow... For a car with 100 bhp . It basically feels like a stock 2002 acceleration wise.

And it is much snappier than a stock 02. With no mass outside of the wheelbase, it feels very planted and responds to driver input quite well.

If I were given 15G to spend on a brand new car, I'm not sure I would even consider a civic or a Camry with the 500 not being available.

J Swift
Global Formula Racing (Oregon State University)

1972 Opel GT "Mae"

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Harv Grand Master

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I see Jorma Kaukonen's wife driving a new brown Fiat 500.

Jorma trashed my friend Kenyon Childs house up in Woodstock NY while he rented it.

I love the new 500. Wish I could get to drive one.

John

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Nice looking car for your wife, girl friend, sister, mom or any other individual that likes to wear a skirt or a dress from time to time.

Dirk

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