Tell me why the new Fiat 500 is crap.

casm23

Looking at de-emigrating after 12 years in the 'States. If bringing my Jeep back with me ends up being a bad idea, I'm considering a Fiat 500 (probably a 1.4-litre manual) as the on-the-ground car and getting something a bit more Jeep-like later.

We're only going to be getting them starting in January, so I have next to no experience with them. I did briefly drive a 1.2 a couple of years ago, which was nice, but would like a bit more go from it than that had. A/C is a requirement; won't own a modern car without it again.

Any reason why I shouldn't be looking at them?

johnos1984

casm23 wrote: »

Any reason why I shouldn't be looking at them?

Size

Other than that a great car. Maybe look into the 2 cylinder model if they are available or a diesel if you plan on selling in the not to distant future

casm23

johnos1984 wrote: »

Size

Not a huge deal - single, no kids. As long as it can hold me, my girlfriend, and enough in the way of bags for a few days away that'll be fine.

Other than that a great car. Maybe look into the 2 cylinder model if they are available or a diesel if you plan on selling in the not to distant future

I like the 2-cylinder from a technical standpoint (and as a past 2CV owner, I do have some bigotry in that regard), but it doesn't seem like it'll be as much of a driver's car as the 1.4. Could be wrong... But I really love being able to just boot it around.

johnos1984

casm23 wrote: »

I like the 2-cylinder from a technical standpoint (and as a past 2CV owner, I do have some bigotry in that regard), but it doesn't seem like it'll be as much of a driver's car as the 1.4. Could be wrong... But I really love being able to just boot it around.

One word then if you like performance

ABARTH

casm23

johnos1984 wrote: »

One word then if you like performance

ABARTH

Completely agreed. But from what I remember trying to get insurance at age 18 on a Capri... I may as well just bring the 4.0-litre Jeep over and drive that without swapping it to diesel and RHD for what it'll cost in insurance.

Let's just say that my Irish licence expired a few years back and I'm going to have to go through new-driver-hell all over again for a few years until the NCB builds up.

philstar

its a three door, but if you can live with that its a cracking little car

ltdslipdiff

Agreed it is a great little car.... it amazes me that the 1.2 lump is still the same unit used from the original Punto (ok it has multipoint fuel injection and a much stronger head gasket ), I've driven the same car in Ford guise (Ka) and I just find the Fiat has thatbit more flair. Would love a spin in the 1.4

Welcome home by the way ! Em, you have been watching the news though haven't you ? Think Mad Max... Ireland has changed !!!!

cena

Why not try the punto evo. Seen one the other day. Anyone know how much one of them cost.

si_guru

In Ireland you will only find the 1.2 model.

I have 1.2 Lounge - has A/C, Glassroof and Bluetooth.. Great car and we have 2 kids... both 3 years old.

We do have a 7 seater too for longer trips, but we love the 500 for pottering about. Expect 50mpg no bother - even when pushing it I get 45mpg.

The boot with car my suitcase and laptop bag no problem or 4/5 bags of shopping.

Road tax is €104 and it will turn in a circle on most roads.. plus you you have the CITY steering too for weaving round knack bags in town.