Fiat 500 TwinAir Plus
Discussion
Hello.
I have been a long time reader of PistonHeads since passing my driving test back in 2008. I thought the time was right to finally register and show off my new car!
After finishing college last June, I was looking everywhere for somewhere to start my career. After starting my first decently-paid full time job back in Feb, I decided it was then time to order the car that I've wanted for a long time; the Fiat 500.
Now, I am fully aware of the image these cars tend to portray. I would like to take this opportunity to declare that I am neither a hairdresser or a female.
So at the beginning of April I went to a very well known car showroom and I felt like a child in a toy shop. Don't know if anyone can relate, but I was amused at how something like cars appear to just be items in a shop just like going to the local Morrisons for a tin of beans. (Just me then aye?).
Anyways I decided on the TwinAir Plus.
The Plus has a variety of upgrades from the standard TA; Tinted windows, leather steering wheel, bluetooth to name a few.
Took delivery yesterday (Mon 30th April) and thus far have only done 50miles. As most of you are probably aware the mpg is not as good as fiats claimed. I have averaged 34mpg so far. I should note the mpg is not the reason for choosing the car and I was aware of this before purchase.
All in, very pleased so far. Not too bad for a 21year old I think, I haven't stopped smiling since 1630 when I received the car.
I have been a long time reader of PistonHeads since passing my driving test back in 2008. I thought the time was right to finally register and show off my new car!
After finishing college last June, I was looking everywhere for somewhere to start my career. After starting my first decently-paid full time job back in Feb, I decided it was then time to order the car that I've wanted for a long time; the Fiat 500.
Now, I am fully aware of the image these cars tend to portray. I would like to take this opportunity to declare that I am neither a hairdresser or a female.
So at the beginning of April I went to a very well known car showroom and I felt like a child in a toy shop. Don't know if anyone can relate, but I was amused at how something like cars appear to just be items in a shop just like going to the local Morrisons for a tin of beans. (Just me then aye?).
Anyways I decided on the TwinAir Plus.
The Plus has a variety of upgrades from the standard TA; Tinted windows, leather steering wheel, bluetooth to name a few.
Took delivery yesterday (Mon 30th April) and thus far have only done 50miles. As most of you are probably aware the mpg is not as good as fiats claimed. I have averaged 34mpg so far. I should note the mpg is not the reason for choosing the car and I was aware of this before purchase.
All in, very pleased so far. Not too bad for a 21year old I think, I haven't stopped smiling since 1630 when I received the car.
Edited by raybc on Wednesday 2nd May 00:30
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
tbc said:
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
Like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQ-283wKgg but the other way around Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
Classic "Not really my style, know what I mean.....tell charles I'm on my way...TAXI"Anyway that Fiat looks fantastic and I hear with that engine its a hoot. Very well done, I had a white Capri 1.6L and then a Volvo 240 wagon when I was 21!
tbc said:
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
You sound like a hoot. looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
Powerrr said:
tbc said:
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
You sound like a hoot. looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
Fruitcake said:
Powerrr said:
tbc said:
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
You sound like a hoot. looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
i guess i am a hoot
tbc said:
Fruitcake said:
Powerrr said:
tbc said:
not really my thing, i'm more of a Audi fan
looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
You sound like a hoot. looks great in white, but not a fan of the black alloys, makes it look like standard wheels with the wheel trim missing
i would advise taking the Arnold Clark sticker off the window, spoils the look of the car
and remember all it's doing is giving him free advertising
do you want your 500 to be a billboard of free advertising?
thought not
Edited by tbc on Tuesday 1st May 04:19
i guess i am a hoot
Nice car OP.
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