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Old 22 January 2008, 10:41 PM
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Red face Why do i feel a strong urge to buy a Fiat 500

Keep looking at these and think they look nice and that it could have a purpose in this car hating society. But it will be no good to put the wife and kids in, its slow, i don't need another car (i would'nt sell my M3 or Navara) and £11500 is a bit much for a town car!

Its just something deep inside is telling me it could be a fun, cheap to run car
Old 22 January 2008, 10:44 PM
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Because they look cool ! and stand out in an otherwise dull car market.
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They look cool Also wouldn't mind a panda 100, sounds a great, fun car.
Old 22 January 2008, 11:06 PM
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The new one looks good, but the original is still the best!!

I loved mine, i'd love to get another, but 500cc would i suspect seem a little slow after 300bhp eh!!

If you insist on buying a new one.. get this one!!

Black and White Garage : New Fiat 500 1.4 Sport

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Old 22 January 2008, 11:11 PM
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Saw one on the road the other day, and have to say it didnt look that good.
Much better in the magazines and papers. I was a little disapointed to be honest.

Im a fan of the original
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look out for the imminent Abarth SS version, which may use the 1.4 turbo from the new punto abarth. its 180bhp in the punto, but is expected to be detuned for the 500.
Old 23 January 2008, 08:02 AM
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pour cold water on your face, give yourself a good slap - then go and buy a motorbike

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Old 23 January 2008, 11:53 AM
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Got to say I saw one outside the local Fiat garage last week, it does indeed look a cheeky little motor
Old 23 January 2008, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wilffive
pour cold water on your face, give yourself a good slap - then go and buy a motorbike

lol I know what you mean, If i had a licence i would have the Ducati moto gp but sense tells me not to bother with a licence because then i would have a bike, then i would be dead
Old 23 January 2008, 07:35 PM
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Look in NSR for the Gay thread !

My missus has the urge for one, she got invited to the launch thing, however she wants another old one, dont know why the old ones are pretty painful !
Old 24 January 2008, 03:37 PM
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I would imagine an arbarth version is somewhere in the offing - tocompete with the Mini cowpats, etc.

would wait for that if it was me.
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Trouble is you'd need one for each cheek
Old 24 January 2008, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by RON
The new one looks good, but the original is still the best!!
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I work for fiat in heswall, had the launch night monday. weve got a 40yr old one in the showroom *mint condition* along with 3 new ones, i like them nice little cars... for the missus that is!
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I was trying to convince the wife to chop her car in for one of those but she doesn't want to
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Form over function if you ask me. Why bother? Save yourself some money and buy the 100hp Panda.
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The New MINI has arrived-and no doubt will be bought by just as many women (and gays) !
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500 looks great. got to be the perfect second car
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"Why do i feel a strong urge to buy a Fiat 500?"

Are you a gayer?



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p.s. Just kidding BTW!
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Originally Posted by RB5SCOTT
Keep looking at these and think they look nice and that it could have a purpose in this car hating society. But it will be no good to put the wife and kids in, its slow, i don't need another car (i would'nt sell my M3 or Navara) and £11500 is a bit much for a town car!

Its just something deep inside is telling me it could be a fun, cheap to run car
don't buy one, use the 11500 to spend on goodies for your m3
Old 30 January 2008, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by subaruturbo_18
don't buy one, use the 11500 to spend on goodies for your m3
Noooooooooooooo,,, I've already spent £6000
Old 30 January 2008, 10:42 PM
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Lass at work is considering one, but her chap wants a 2nd hand Cooper S.

What do folks you reckon ? And what age Cooper S would that buy ?
Old 01 February 2008, 01:37 PM
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Wait for the new Ka, same chassis and wont fall apart in two weeks!
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Nope, he is GAY!
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