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*DGthe3* · 07-26-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

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.......

I was unaware that being on pace to sell 20,000 units a year in the US is 'selling well'.

Stew · 07-26-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I was unaware that being on pace to sell 20,000 units a month in the US is 'selling well'.

Wow, i thinking just a couple thousand a month, 20,000 500s a month, really?

*DGthe3* · 07-26-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Wow, i thinking just a couple thousand a month, 20,000 500s a month, really?

whoops, I meant year. Around 1700 a month

Stew · 07-26-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

whoops, I meant year. Around 1700 a month

Ah, gotcha, but is really what I would expect for that car. It is limited production, with a limited dealer network (had only 30 when the started selling and only 130 by the end of summer), and really limitede appeal.

helmincamaro · 07-26-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

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.

I've driven one too.... got it up to 50 mph and was about ready to jump out the window, scariest thing I've ever been in. Felt like you were grinding the gears all the way down the road..... I can't believe how horrible it rode.

King T · 07-28-2011, 04:08 PM

Saw my first Fiat 500 in person yesterday at Exxon. It was red. It's a head turner because when you see it you're like "wtf is that"?!

Think I'd still take a Sonic over it

IBM · 07-29-2011, 12:47 AM

All I'm saying is that the 500 is a very pointless car considering it's ass ugly, tiny, gets mildly better gas milelage than an entry level car, and are way overpriced. It's dumb that people are actually buying them.

Stew · 07-29-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IBM

All I'm saying is that the 500 is a very pointless car considering it's ass ugly, tiny, gets mildly better gas milelage than an entry level car, and are way overpriced. It's dumb that people are actually buying them.

Um, overpriced? they start at 15,500, which is competitive to cars like the hyundai Accent Hatch, Sonic hatch, and the Fiesta hatch, and way cheaper than it's most direct competitor, the Mini. Also, the MPG with the Manual is 38 highway, auto is 27/34, but that is still an average of 30MPG or better.

IBM · 07-29-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Um, overpriced? they start at 15,500, which is competitive to cars like the hyundai Accent Hatch, Sonic hatch, and the Fiesta hatch, and way cheaper than it's most direct competitor, the Mini. Also, the MPG with the Manual is 38 highway, auto is 27/34, but that is still an average of 30MPG or better.

27/34 auto mpg isn't good for it's size, and I'm guessing the majority sold are autos.

Stew · 07-30-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IBM

27/34 auto mpg isn't good for it's size, and I'm guessing the majority sold are autos.

The combined is till 30+ and no, it's about a 50/50 take rate

Angrybird 12 · 07-30-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I was unaware that being on pace to sell 20,000 units a year in the US is 'selling well'.

they were only expecting to sell 10,000 a year

Well My opinion of the Fiat 500... Depending on how you look at it it is cute in a bug like way, but I wouldn't own one. I put it in the same catagory as the Smart car instead of those others. Just to many better choices for the sacrifices you would make owning one.

IBM · 07-30-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

they were only expecting to sell 10,000 a year

Well My opinion of the Fiat 500... Depending on how you look at it it is cute in a bug like way, but I wouldn't own one. I put it in the same catagory as the Smart car instead of those others. Just to many better choices for the sacrifices you would make owning one.

It looks like a cheap knockoff of the mini cooper to me

ViperTomcat · 07-30-2011, 02:34 PM

Going to be doing a for-fun test drive today, will post a review when I get done.

07-28-2011, 04:08 PM	#31
King T Drives: 2010 2SS, 2011 Buick Regal Turbo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 629	Saw my first Fiat 500 in person yesterday at Exxon. It was red. It's a head turner because when you see it you're like "wtf is that"?! Think I'd still take a Sonic over it __________________

07-29-2011, 12:47 AM	#32
IBM Drives: '11 2LT/RS IBM Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N. Kentucky Posts: 895	All I'm saying is that the 500 is a very pointless car considering it's ass ugly, tiny, gets mildly better gas milelage than an entry level car, and are way overpriced. It's dumb that people are actually buying them. __________________

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