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Don Ro 08-26-2013 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by nostatic (Post 7621523)
So I ended up buying the wife a new 500 Sport. Early b-day/late anniversary present. I actually was shocked at how much I liked the car. They have the retro styling thing going, and enough power for her. Actually was much peppier than the Subaru VX (Impreza). Ended up getting the Beats stereo and sunroof as they had one like that on the lot in the celeste green she wanted and we got it for a fair chunk under invoice. The sunroof is a bit of a fail as there is no solid cover (mesh screen) but you can pop a $30 shield up there to cover it or tint it.

She hasn't had a new car since her '02 Tacoma TRD so she's a happy camper. I got a good price and cheap long term money so I'm happy and we can always dump it if push comes to shove. 4 year/50K miles warranty so at least should be fine for the next few years. We'll see how it holds up.
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Congrats!
I like that color.
I wish my Abarth had your instrument cluster...mine's black and hard to view in daylight.
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Have fun.

porsche4life 08-26-2013 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by madmmac (Post 7621584)
Enormous lack of HP.

My what an educated response... :rolleyes:


Have you driven one? I have and it had plenty of pep for what it is. Read all the posts here, the guys that have them love them....

nostatic 08-26-2013 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Ro (Post 7622058)
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Congrats!
I like that color.
I wish my Abarth had your instrument cluster...mine's black and hard to view in daylight.
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Have fun.
She loves the color. Reminds me of Bianchi celeste

http://www.bobboyd.com/veh/large/3C3...DT554108-1.jpg

Don Ro 08-26-2013 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche4life (Post 7622067)
My what an educated response... :rolleyes:


Have you driven one? I have and it had plenty of pep for what it is. Read all the posts here, the guys that have them love them....
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A lesson I learned about life years ago: take things (esp. people) on their own terms.

Don Ro 08-26-2013 09:09 AM
"Reminds me of Bianchi celeste"
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I had a Bianchi of the same color...now that you mention it.
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Need a luggage rack & wheels?
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1377536902.jpg

afterburn 549 08-26-2013 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by madmmac (Post 7621584)
Enormous lack of HP.
No its not a Porsche!, but its dang fun for a Lil car...and i dont care if it gets a ding in the parking lot/...............too much LOL

Embraer 08-26-2013 10:40 AM
51K Miles on mine....bought it the week they came out. mine was parked next to both of Jay Leno's 500's at the dealer downtown LA.

No real issues at all. been dead reliable. perfect commuter...average 37 MPG going up and down the mountains up to the desert.

Don Ro 08-26-2013 11:11 AM
We know a car has "arrived" when the owners defend it. :D

krichard 08-26-2013 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Don Ro (Post 7588010)
"I'll report back once I have it installed."
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Yeah, do...and tell about the installation, too.
So I finally got around to installing the short shift kit today. It took around 15 minutes to install and I found it incredibly easy to do.

Initial results are a much shorter and tighter feeling shift. I love it and would definitely recommend it.

Don Ro 08-26-2013 12:22 PM
Thanks for the update, Kerry...you said that you would.
Well, I guess I'll have to get one, now.
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http://www.eurocompulsion.net/interior.htm

nostatic 08-31-2013 08:28 AM
The new view across the street

http://nostatic.com/photos/newcars.jpg

Don Ro 08-31-2013 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nostatic (Post 7631554)
The new view across the street

http://nostatic.com/photos/newcars.jpg
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Your's or your neighbors'?

nostatic 08-31-2013 08:51 AM
Fiat is my wife's, X1 is mine. Green and orange in a sea of silver cars :D

Don Ro 08-31-2013 09:00 AM
Yeah, I like colors, too (ex g/f trained me).
When I bought my '88 Yam. FZR1000 the dealer had some new 2 yr. old Yam. cruiser on sale. I didn't want the bike but I commented on the mauve leather seat and soft green tank...saying something like, "Oh man, great color combo!"
Found out later at the track that the sales guys thought I was gay - based on my comment. :D

ZAMIRZ 08-31-2013 10:04 AM
Todd, both fun cars! Did you post a review/impressions of the X1 somewhere? I want to read it.

RWebb 08-31-2013 11:50 AM
saw one in person this am and I like the front fender & windshield 'view'

the rear just looks ungainly to me... not so ungainly that I couldn't have fun in an Abarth version tho...

Embraer 10-13-2013 09:45 AM
110mph in the fiat last week. just turned 55K miles. (looks much better when you click the HD tab)

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RWebb 10-13-2013 11:36 AM
The A/M Cygnet looks much better BTW...

Embraer 10-13-2013 11:54 AM
lol.

afterburn 549 10-13-2013 01:13 PM
12000 miles on my ABARTH. No disappointments. Gets 38 MPG (according to computer ) in the hills here.
Its a fun car !


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