So, back to the Fiat 500
I had a Fiat 500 the first time around - I'm 6'5 and my head bulged through the soft top - absolutely brilliant fun though - unless you were going up hill, then you had to get a book out to pass the time.
I used to keep a can of petrol in the boot, which is also where the battery was - can you see it coming? I only had the car two weeks before it burst into flames - I kept the melted ignition key as a memento though.
I'm going to test drive one just for old time's sake - but I'll wear kevlar and take a fire extinguisher this time.
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Originally posted by sasguru View Posthey I didn't choose it...
What's T4 anyway?
The car-maker, which uses the T4 sponsorship to promote its youth-focused Aygo
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI believe GM/Vauxhall bought them - although I could have just made that up.
That's the kind of thing I mean though - a no-nonsense drivers' car, none of this ESP ABS USP USB nonsense with an optional 'fragrance filter', FFS.
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...=&max_mileage=
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI can picture it now... So, which optional extras would you like, the iPod dock, B&O speakers, a non-static carpet, seats that 'hug' you, a multimedia system, a pez dispenser, climate-control?'
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostIf it had a VW badge would you consider it, even if it were less reliable?
One of my friends has a fully spec'd up 350Z and thats a nice car I have to say. The factory fit sound system is the best I've ever heard.
But, if it was on sale here for a retail price of 37K though, I would have to seriously think about that...
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Real men drive one of these - but only when they cant carry the shopping on a bike.
http://www.toyota.co.uk/cgi-bin/toyo...sp?id=MSR_AYGO
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I can picture it now...
'I'd like a car, please'
'Would that be the latest urbane hatchback, or the more va va voomy saloon, sir?'
'What? What cars do you sell here?'
'Oh sir, you see, it's more of a lifestyle choice we sell here.'
'Right'
'So, which optional extras would you like, the iPod dock, B&O speakers, a non-static carpet, seats that 'hug' you, a multimedia system, a pez dispenser, climate-control?'
'Er, no - I have those kinds of things in my lounge. Do you have any proper cars here then or what?'
'Well, if it's basic you want sir, we have this Fiat 500...'
'I'd rather dive into a tank of sea-urchins that be seen dead in that'
'Erm, well... what about an optional dashboard vase?'
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI believe GM/Vauxhall bought them - although I could have just made that up.
That's the kind of thing I mean though - a no-nonsense drivers' car, none of this ESP ABS USP USB nonsense with an optional 'fragrance filter', FFS.
I know exactly what you mean though. I didn't think anyone made cars without all those gadgets/aids/safety carp on anymore.
It's the playstation generation now. Look forward to more "ooosby" ports in your dash & centre console!
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Originally posted by miffy View PostIt is a great car baggy, I wouldn't turn my nose up if someone gave one to me and it looks great (it's not everyones cup of tea obviously!).
I just couldn't justify that kind of spend on what I still see as a datsun.
I wonder if it came from the same factory as the 120Y
(if only it were the same price as the states)
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Originally posted by miffy View PostDamb, I thought lotus went bust years ago!
I must have dreamt it...
That's the kind of thing I mean though - a no-nonsense drivers' car, none of this ESP ABS USP USB nonsense with an optional 'fragrance filter', FFS.
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