Hi as title says I'm soon to be the new owner of a 2014 500s, just waiting for the car to be build thought id join the forum to keep up to date with goings on in the 500 world just wanted to say hello

Hi and WELCOME TO THE FORUM :wave:

Alan

Thanks Alan counting down the days big change from my insignia 2 litre turbo down to 0.9 twinair lol but can't wait haha

Hello and welcome :wave:

Thanks

Hello, and welcome,
keep an eye on the Twinair specific's for engine break-in , etc.,


great engines,
BUT TIGHT on delivery - take @ 7K to free off,


charlie

varesecrazy said:

Hello, and welcome,
keep an eye on the Twinair specific's for engine break-in , etc.,


great engines,
BUT TIGHT on delivery - take @ 7K to free off,


charlie

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I'll second that, got my TA S in jan and has 3.5k up now. They're a bit lumpy at first but as the miles increase they loosen up nicely and become much more flexible, give it some time and you'll really enjoy it. I came from 3.2 Merc!!

That'll take me some time todo then think I've only done 6000 miles last year lol my 4 year old has picked the colour for me on the new 500 it's black and I got the fog lights as optional extra everything else I was happy with in the car think it looks sporty and I like the abarth steering wheel. definitely should be here for the 24th of July was ordered in April just hope it has the TFT screen in

Thanks for the info guys appreciate it

Snap... Also a newbie and awaiting my 500 sport convertible. So hi folks. I ordered mine at the end of April and have a delivery date for the end of this month. I am beside myself with excitement now. I think the new TFT screen should be included in your order (Fookin81) as it stated that I would get and did you get the option for the new sport seats (in red or blue)?

danyel3 said:

Snap... Also a newbie and awaiting my 500 sport convertible. So hi folks. I ordered mine at the end of April and have a delivery date for the end of this month. I am beside myself with excitement now. I think the new TFT screen should be included in your order (Fookin81) as it stated that I would get and did you get the option for the new sport seats (in red or blue)?

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Hi danyel3, and welcome to FF,



the Twinair, has / had a reputation for oil consumption,
so I used the Motorcycle racers break in technique with mine.., level hasn't moved in 6K miles since 1st oil change@ 8k,
( didn't appear to use any before 1st precautionary change either) ; - }


Charlie

No I wasn't offered the new colour seats got half leather in black with the 500s stitching in

Interesting you say about half leather seats. That's how it was sold to me but on another posting told they are plastic.

The S I looked at before ordering definitely had leather in hope they are or I won't be happy

Fookin81 said:

The S I looked at before ordering definitely had leather in hope they are or I won't be happy

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Yep it's leatherette I'm afraid and not leather but it's reasonable quality and not that synthetic looking and feels fine too, I wouldn't worry about it tbh

It felt comfy when I had a look at it so as long as it is the same as I saw which most probably a will then I'll be happy

Fookin81 said:

No I wasn't offered the new colour seats got half leather in black with the 500s stitching in

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Oh that's pants. It sounds like you may have the 2013 sport model. But don't quote me on that!

I ordered it end of April it's getting built as we speak so hopefully it's the new one

I've rang the dealer who has confirmed my car is the new version with new interior and TFT screen happy days

Fookin81 said:

I've rang the dealer who has confirmed my car is the new version with new interior and TFT screen happy days

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Woo woo the new spec for the sport is lovely! Make sure you add a picture when you receive. I've gone for the new age cream. I think very much a love or hate colour. And got the stereo as an extra. Also the convertible. So am most definitely hoping the warm weather holds off until the arrival