ensonricky
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Not everybody is a boy racer, some of us have grown up. If you want a fast car buy a Maserati.
"Each to his/her own" or a rough translation, "I'm right".
Cheers for that, about those sidestrips, what do people think of them? I reckon they give a fussy look to the side but theres nowt worse than parking dings!
So, someone reckons the 1.2 is crap eh? Now Im worried, I found it brilliant in the new Panda but not good in Mk1 and 2 Puntos. Its daft that you cant try one out!
Just cant afford the diesel, but if the 1.2 is that bad then I dont want the car
Assuming they've actually ordered one, of courseVospers in cornwall have a demo 1.2 pop so other dealerships must have there demo units due soon.
With the diesel 500 you also get a particulate filter which isn't present on the Panda (I think), hence the extra cost. But the filter makes it more environmentally friendlyI did love the 1.3 but its a rip off, look how much extra you pay for the 1.3 on the Panda for instance, its only around £800!
Well the whole James May "test" didn't help. I would be with him because I am an old petrol head that believes little Italian cars should be revved to near death daily! So the concept of diesel powered Alfas and Fiats just seems somehow wrong.I like all theses reassurances about the diesel; I was having doubts about it earlier...
Well the whole James May "test" didn't help. I would be with him because I am an old petrol head that believes little Italian cars should be revved to near death daily! So the concept of diesel powered Alfas and Fiats just seems somehow wrong.
Of course those bought up on torquey diesels take a completely opposite view. So reviews can be misleading depending on preference.
For many the mileage in a 500 could not justify the diesel but the choice will be down to how they wish to drive it and there is no right answer!
It is a whole feel thing though rather than outright performance. I owned a 156 V6 and test drove a 159 1.9JTDm. Maybe not a fair comparison but the 1.9 was the only demo. I really couldn't fault the performance, especially making an allowance for the smaller capacity. However, it just didn't feel like an Alfa to me. I know old fashioned prejudice and all that. I could see why people like them but not for me.I now drive a 156 SW 1.9m-jet, which I love because of the mid range. Previously owned a 1.3 m-jet Punto which is a great little unit and that's what I'm going for in my 5oo, for the economy and the torque and because I love driving that engine.
It is a whole feel thing though rather than outright performance. I owned a 156 V6 and test drove a 159 1.9JTDm. Maybe not a fair comparison but the 1.9 was the only demo. I really couldn't fault the performance, especially making an allowance for the smaller capacity. However, it just didn't feel like an Alfa to me. I know old fashioned prejudice and all that. I could see why people like them but not for me.
The same with the 500. I go back far enough to remember little Fiat 850 coupes buzzing along. I am sure 500 multijets will zip around Milan just like the old cars (probably even quicker!) but a small revvy petrol just finishes off the package for me.
All personal preference and the good news is both petrol & diesels seem fine engines in the 500.