They're quite quick!
Surprisingly so.

thinking of chucking in the Panda then?
I like the 500 but its a bit, you know, girly.

I wouldn't buy a 500, only a used Abarth when they are 2 years old.

Seriously folks, when im driving along, im never wanting for power only better handling/brakes. Im perplexed by the never ending lust for power. Mid range is useful for OTing but thats it. Power doesnt make you drive at a faster speed, just view of road, brake and handling competence.
I agree 500D will be great, 80mpg, good mid range, 250,000 km engine life. Good VofR, B&H C.

Not sure it'll do 80 mpg!

They're making an 'estate' version of the 500 too.

A "designer" one like the clubman or 206 or a proper one like the Fabia or Clio I wonder...

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Originally posted by Bamford:
Not sure it'll do 80 mpg!

"Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.3 MultiJet Pop, created: 16/01/2008 ... Extra Urban, 78.5."

anywhere north of preston, like me, it'll do 80mpg on a roads & mways.

quote:

Originally posted by Bamford:
They're quite quick!
Surprisingly so.

Especially with a remap

Indeed. Angel Tuning re-map them for another 20 bhp.

My mate has a New shape corsa 1.3cdti (same engine has Fiat) and that is very fast! It easily has most "rep mobiles" off and any other car its size (well not any).I think it is a bit noisy though and it does feel strange putting it into 6th gear!

Why strange?