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North America, the 500 is coming. We are supposed to have in showrooms by the end of Summer.
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I think it's an easy bet to argue the Cinquecento (500) is going to be a success over here. I'm not sure about Fiat's estimate of 50,000 units a year, not for a few years at least, but I do think Canadians and Americans are finally ready to buying micro cars in large numbers.
billfred
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In big cities with narrow roads and limited parking + poor public transport system - yeah. 50,000 - no way.
At the end of the day, most Americans still like to get out on the open road and these cars just don't have a great ride for that.
Look at the Mini sales. It's realistic...eventually.
One current barrier to that sales goal though is the power in the car about to arrive. Only 101hp. Mate that with the auto, which I think might the only tranny they are planning to offer over here, and you got poor power for driving situations apart from strictly urban environs. The Abarth edition that might arrive next year adds 30 hp and 30 ft/lbs would be fine though.
billfred
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YEah - and I like the mini. It had two other things going for it, it was the old sentimental favorites for the brits or the british culture and BMW gave it sex appeal.
my mom had a fiat spyder when I was a kid.....I learned how to drive a 5 spd on it 
it was stolen and destroyed tho
it was stolen and destroyed tho
my mom had a fiat spyder when I was a kid.....I learned how to drive a 5 spd on it
it was stolen and destroyed tho
got one of those in the back....I think I sent you pics before
yeah you did...I had a moment of serious interest except yours is carb not injected right?
my mom had a fiat spyder when I was a kid.....I learned how to drive a 5 spd on it
it was stolen and destroyed tho
Due to the prevalence of italians in Central NY, there are tons of old Spyders in the classifieds here.
really?
theres used to be a guy, but I dunno if hes still there that has a repair shop and dealership thats all FIAT
he'd have a couple from time to time but seemed like if they didnt have collosal rust issues theyd have electrical issues or droped transmission synchros...
theres used to be a guy, but I dunno if hes still there that has a repair shop and dealership thats all FIAT
he'd have a couple from time to time but seemed like if they didnt have collosal rust issues theyd have electrical issues or droped transmission synchros...
then you should send it to me for the cost of transport..tyia
eta, yeah its carb then.. think they went to injected in 80 or 81
eta, yeah its carb then.. think they went to injected in 80 or 81
lol...troo....although! I might know someone that does hauls through that way...hmmmmmm
PICK3
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are no burrito bean farting MoFo inspired S-10!
lol..the fact that you think it's a mexican ride shows how little you know about mini-trucks.
PICK3
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lol..the fact that you think it's a mexican ride shows how little you know about mini-trucks.
knot white boy material
no racist!
yeah but theyre fun..and obscure looking
fuck it....I'll get a jeep instead..I miss my jeep
both topless in case anyone was wondering where that came from
we weren't
die!
then help me get this now off my roof...fml
then help me get this now off my roof...fml
PICK3
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fuggggggg
*snow
*snow
My 1st ride was a '76 pearl white Malibu wagon with slotted mag wheels. With the wagon's substantial rear weight, I could pull a rockford any time I wanted. Until the day I rolled a tire off the rim and chipped one of my mag wheels.
After that I went to a '72 Duster with the 318. It laid rubber much better than the Malibu but I missed the station wagon when it came time to park with the girlfriend.
Man you're older than salt water
lmao
It's not like I've been keeping it a secret.
all for $9000 then it's a done deal..
wife won't let me get the turbo cooper..
so i bought a Yukon.. hey, its paid off so what do i care what the price of gas is??
by the way, who's going to pay for road improvements ?? if state gas tax continue to go down with better mileage and electric cars?
wife won't let me get the turbo cooper..
so i bought a Yukon.. hey, its paid off so what do i care what the price of gas is??
by the way, who's going to pay for road improvements ?? if state gas tax continue to go down with better mileage and electric cars?
Let's hope the Europeans that drove Cimarrons in the early to mid 80's don't assume that means they know what a modern CTS is like. Because hey they're all Cadillacs, right?
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