Flame away. Fiat 500

Fogey · 07-25-2011, 11:30 PM

Took a Fiat 500 for a drive today. As a daily driver it could be great. I got this image in my mind of my 2011 Camaro SS parked in my garage next to a 15K Fiat 500 if I were concerned about gas mileage, which I'm not. But, compared to a Smart Car, a Prius, or some other mini mouse, it rocks.

MARINE1991 · 07-25-2011, 11:32 PM

I was thinking about the same thing...

Nightfall · 07-25-2011, 11:32 PM

would not mind giveing one of them a spin

TOMS1SS · 07-25-2011, 11:37 PM

I had a similar idea.

IBM · 07-25-2011, 11:40 PM

I don't understand the logic behind the 500. It doesn't get that great of gas mileage for its size, heck, a cruze gets similar. I think anyone who drives these in the US just look dumb.

Prospective Buyer · 07-25-2011, 11:44 PM

My friend has an old Fiat. We call it, Fix it again Tony

derklug · 07-25-2011, 11:47 PM

Fiat got the nickname, Fix It Again Tony, for a reason. I would wait to see how their quality is this time around. They have improved in Europe, but I would still like to see if they can make the transition to the US market.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-26-2011, 12:01 AM

I told my dad they were bringing Fiat back to the states and he asked if Chrysler wanted to fail again.

*DGthe3* · 07-26-2011, 12:03 AM

Well, they're better than a Smart, thats for sure. Though to be fair, the Smart isn't exactly the pinnacle of automotive excellence.

They'll sell well enough, mostly to people who want a cute car more than they want a good car. PT Cruiser type buyers spring to mind.

helmincamaro · 07-26-2011, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

Well, they're better than a Smart, thats for sure. Though to be fair, the Smart isn't exactly the pinnacle of automotive excellence.

They'll sell well enough, mostly to people who want a cute car more than they want a good car. PT Cruiser type buyers spring to mind.

I'd take a smart over a 500, I sat in a 500 once.... couldn't find the zipper on it though.... damn, that thing is tight! I've got plenty of room in the smart, it just shifts horrible. I could see the 500 being the next PT Loser.... I saw one of those burn rubber the other day, I nearly pulled over laughing.... I was amazed a PT Cruiser could spin the tires without falling apart

motorhead · 07-26-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I told my dad they were bringing Fiat back to the states and he asked if Chrysler wanted to fail again.

That's funny! I could see my old man saying the same thing.

I sat in one at the Chrysler show in Carlisle. I'm only 5'9" and I felt like I was eating my knees.

Stew · 07-26-2011, 08:39 AM

I like it, ut I would wait for the Abarth which was announced yesterday and should be here the first quarter of next year. Around 2500 pounds and around 175 HP, should at least be entertaining. And I find pretty funny people who drive GM cars talking about another company's cars and having to see if they are going to do better. GMs cars have far and away been the least reliable cars I have owned. Also, you guys with the misinformed parents, inform them that the 500 is selling well and I haven't heard of any quality issues as of yet (given it is pretty new to our shores, but of course, has been out in Europe for a couple years now). Of course I guess these are the same people that think a car has to do good in the US to be successful, when they couldn't be further from the truth, especially with a global car like the 500.......

FenwickHockey65 · 07-26-2011, 10:20 AM

Great, and GM's cars have been the most reliable cars out of everyone I've known.

Still no way I'd pay that much for a car that small. Not even particularly fuel efficient.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-26-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helmincamaro

I'd take a smart over a 500, I sat in a 500 once.... couldn't find the zipper on it though.... damn, that thing is tight! I've got plenty of room in the smart, it just shifts horrible. I could see the 500 being the next PT Loser.... I saw one of those burn rubber the other day, I nearly pulled over laughing.... I was amazed a PT Cruiser could spin the tires without falling apart

PT Cruiser is very close to the top of my list of cars that I've had the misfortune of driving. Terrible car in every aspect.

07-25-2011, 11:30 PM	#1
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,242	Flame away. Fiat 500 Took a Fiat 500 for a drive today. As a daily driver it could be great. I got this image in my mind of my 2011 Camaro SS parked in my garage next to a 15K Fiat 500 if I were concerned about gas mileage, which I'm not. But, compared to a Smart Car, a Prius, or some other mini mouse, it rocks.

07-25-2011, 11:32 PM	#3
Nightfall "To Punish And Enslave" Drives: B E RS GBA #72541 3564 CC 220 CI Join Date: May 2011 Location: massachusetts Posts: 3,889 View My Garage	would not mind giveing one of them a spin __________________ *C.A.M.A.R.O- Constantly Adding Modifications Addiction Relentless Obsession* 90% canadian 10% mexican 100% american muscle :flag2:

07-25-2011, 11:37 PM	#4
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	I had a similar idea. Attached Images __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

07-25-2011, 11:40 PM	#5
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 1,050	I don't understand the logic behind the 500. It doesn't get that great of gas mileage for its size, heck, a cruze gets similar. I think anyone who drives these in the US just look dumb. __________________

07-25-2011, 11:47 PM	#7
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Fiat got the nickname, Fix It Again Tony, for a reason. I would wait to see how their quality is this time around. They have improved in Europe, but I would still like to see if they can make the transition to the US market. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

07-25-2011, 11:32 PM	#2
MARINE1991 Drives: COTW 8/29/11 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HOMELESS Posts: 10,010 View My Garage	I was thinking about the same thing...

07-25-2011, 11:44 PM	#6
Prospective Buyer Drives: Acura TL Acura MDX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 267	My friend has an old Fiat. We call it, Fix it again Tony

07-26-2011, 12:01 AM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I told my dad they were bringing Fiat back to the states and he asked if Chrysler wanted to fail again. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-26-2011, 12:03 AM	#9
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Well, they're better than a Smart, thats for sure. Though to be fair, the Smart isn't exactly the pinnacle of automotive excellence. They'll sell well enough, mostly to people who want a cute car more than they want a good car. PT Cruiser type buyers spring to mind. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

07-26-2011, 08:39 AM	#12
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	I like it, ut I would wait for the Abarth which was announced yesterday and should be here the first quarter of next year. Around 2500 pounds and around 175 HP, should at least be entertaining. And I find pretty funny people who drive GM cars talking about another company's cars and having to see if they are going to do better. GMs cars have far and away been the least reliable cars I have owned. Also, you guys with the misinformed parents, inform them that the 500 is selling well and I haven't heard of any quality issues as of yet (given it is pretty new to our shores, but of course, has been out in Europe for a couple years now). Of course I guess these are the same people that think a car has to do good in the US to be successful, when they couldn't be further from the truth, especially with a global car like the 500.......

07-26-2011, 10:20 AM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Great, and GM's cars have been the most reliable cars out of everyone I've known. Still no way I'd pay that much for a car that small. Not even particularly fuel efficient. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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