Don 't forget our gallons are bigger than yours so we will get more.
Eldest Daughter is a dyed-in-the wool (9 years) MINI owner and is looking
for a new motor. She has tried the Smart, BMW 116D and the Fiat 500 as
alternative choices. She gets a 'pre-haggle' partner-company discount of
20% on the BMW and only 15% on the MINI but is going back to the MINI.
She says the Fiat got to freeway cruising speeds (80mph) fairly quickly but
I do remember the first Fiat 500 and its build quality. In the damp weather
of the UK, I have an inbuilt resistance to the Fiat, Alpha Romeo etc. and
whilst there is respect for small engine power that is not there for the
vehicle body.
B.T.W. It is my understanding that Fiat now own 47% of Chrysler and it is
expected they will have the controlling interest fairly soon.
Guy R Day
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brad Fornal" <>
To: "Allen Hefner" <>
Cc: "Spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] See the new Fiat 500 today
> If the Smart got the same miles per gallon here, as it does in the UK,
> buying premium wouldn't be a issue.
>
> On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Allen Hefner <> wrote:
>
>> The full report wasn't bad, but Fiat is cutting their own throat by
>> recommending premium gas for a LIC. With gas topping 4 bucks for
>> regular,
>> people aren't going to buy a 500 for its "cute" factor. They see a tiny
>> car
>> and expect it to get 40mpg on regular. Smart Car made the same mistake.
>>
>> Allen Hefner
>> Norristown, PA
>>
>> *Current:*
>> 2006 Chebbie
>> *Former:*
>> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
>> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
>> 1964 VW Type I
>> 1967 VW Type II
>> 1967 Rover 2000TC
>> 1977 MG Midget
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Linda Grunthaner <>> >wrote:
>>
>> > Looks like below average ratings on Consumer Reports
>> >
>> > http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2012-fiat-500.htm
>> >
>> > Lin
>> >
>> > On Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Allen Hefner <>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I guess its a LIC (Little Italian Chrysler?). I just received the
>> message
>> >> below.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> The FIAT 500 and FIAT 500 Cabrio vehicles are about to arrive in New
>> York.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> They'll be making an appearance at the New York International Auto
>> >> Show,
>> >> April 22 May 1, 2011. If you live in the New York area or will be
>> there
>> >> during the show, we'd love to meet you.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Be sure to join us for the live reveal of the FIAT 500c at the New
>> >> York
>> >> International Auto Show press conference on April 21 from 12:20
>> >> 12:45
>> >> pm.
>> >> If you can't make it, no worries. Just visit the FIAT Facebook page
>> >> to
>> >> watch the reveal streaming online. Either way, you'll see the
>> >> gorgeous,
>> >> wind-in-your-hair thrill ride that will have everyone buzzing.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Fiat link - http://www.host4video.com/nyias2011/fiat/
>> >>
>> >> Allen Hefner
>> >> Norristown, PA
>> >>
>> >> *Current:*
>> >> 2006 Chebbie
>> >> *Former:*
>> >> 1963 Sunbeam Alpine Series III
>> >> 1967 Triumph TR4A IRS
>> >> 1964 VW Type I
>> >> 1967 VW Type II
>> >> 1967 Rover 2000TC
>> >> 1977 MG Midget
>> >> _______________________________________________
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