General New 500

[Pingu85]

Very excited about my new fiat 500. It's a 59 plate 1.2 lounge. Was supposed to be picking it up tonight but got a call from the garage to say thwy have lost the keys so now have to wait for the replacements to arrive before picking it up getting a courtesy car in the meantime. Will have to wait a little longer for my 500

 

[Piccolo Nero e Bella]

Very excited about my new fiat 500. It's a 59 plate 1.2 lounge. Was supposed to be picking it up tonight but got a call from the garage to say thwy have lost the keys so now have to wait for the replacements to arrive before picking it up getting a courtesy car in the meantime. Will have to wait a little longer for my 500

Welcome to the forum. How in the world can they lose the keys?

Not being a sporty type I prefer the Lounge model for its comfort and equipment. The Pop's a bit basic and while the Sport's fun it's also a bit hard-riding.

 

[Mercky]

Welcome to the forum. How in the world can they lose the keys?

Not being a sporty type I prefer the Lounge model for its comfort and equipment. The Pop's a bit basic and while the Sport's fun it's also a bit hard-riding.

Suspension is identical across the range - over here anyway not sure about oz but I'd say the spec is no different.

 

[44sunsets]

Yeah I think the difference is the Sport version here in Australia gets disc brakes front and rear, whereas Lounge and Pop get rear drum brakes.

 

[staffordmike]

Do all the Aussie Sports get discs all round, over in the UK it was only the 1.4 that had them.
The original Sport spec, which differed externally mainly by having a boot spoiler, was never that popular over here but since they've brought out the new one with the face lifted bumpers they're everywhere!

 

[UFI]

Do all the Aussie Sports get discs all round, over in the UK it was only the 1.4 that had them.

In AU you can only get a 'S' with a 1.4 hence the disc brakes

 

[UFI]

Suspension is identical across the range - over here anyway not sure about oz but I'd say the spec is no different.

Yeah, but the 16" wheels will ride a bit harder. The Lounge's extra weight on the same springs also means a softer ride.

 

[PsFiat]

The S comes standard with 15" wheels which are the 'black chrome' look. The 16" wheel is an option which appearance wise is almost identical to the US wheel. I have the 16" wheels on my S, happy to post a pic. Ride is not harsh at all.

 

[PsFiat]

Pic of the 16" wheel option for the S.
I personally think it looks better than than the standard 15" S wheel.

 

[ahmett]

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Pic of the 16" wheel option for the S.
I personally think it looks better than than the standard 15" S wheel.

the car is too slow with the 195's and considerably less fuel efficient as well. It makes it fat! 15 inch 185/55's and no more.

 

[PsFiat]

the car is too slow with the 195's and considerably less fuel efficient as well. It makes it fat! 15 inch 185/55's and no more.

Petrol is much cheaper in Australia,
so I'm ok with the 16's... More than happy with the 1.4's perky performance.