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JCF 01-26-2009 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dd74 (Post 4442265)
As an aside, I was cycling up Sepulveda Blvd. not too long ago, while someone was "testing" the limits of their 135 Coupe. That car was smokin' fast, and handled, by my sight, very, very well.

Maybe the 135 is the new/old M3. But with about 110 more hp, and a more modern (i.e. better) suspension.

At the same time I saw the 135, there was also a guy messing around with an Elise. I really wanted to see both cars race - if so, my money would go on the 135, as Sepulveda has some long straights and sweepers. With that, I think the 135's 300 hp would devour the 190 hp in the Elise.

My Dad bought a 135 last year.
It is a fantastic car.
Quick, gobs of torque and tight as a drum.

As for a Super Car that is a blast to drive for ice - I'll take my brothers SL55 AMG.
5 years old and still seems brand new - oh and it WILL snap your neck off if you want it to.

Dottore 01-26-2009 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JCF (Post 4443167)
Quick, gobs of torque and tight as a drum.

...that sounds like my ex-wife...

epbrown 01-26-2009 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dd74 (Post 4442251)
No Fiat - 500 or Abarth - will come to The States last I heard.

Last I heard Chrysler might distribute them here.

dd74 01-26-2009 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by epbrown (Post 4443889)
Last I heard Chrysler might distribute them here.

Chrysler? Did they announce this before or after the auto bailout?

epbrown 01-26-2009 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dd74 (Post 4443915)
Chrysler? Did they announce this before or after the auto bailout?

Err, you know Fiat bought 35% of Chrysler last week, right? :)

Fiat wants a presence in the US and wants to avoid the expense of setting up it's own dealer network. They think the 500 will take off here, given the success of Mini and Smart. Chrysler will soon be selling and servicing Fiats, starting with the 500.

speeder 01-26-2009 12:40 PM

He probably did not know that. It was not as widely reported here as one would expect.


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