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 <grunthaner at
gmail.com>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 <lbc77mg at gmail.com> 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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