I think this article sums up the 500 really well. It's certainly the best one that I have read that sums up the driving experience so well.

http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/road-cars/opinions/the-joys-of-fiats-original-500/

I totally agree with you and the article.
But the writer needs to do many more 150 mile journeys; and no car is much good for going to the pub these days.

What a great article and Fiat 500 sales pitch!
However as we are still waiting for the DVLA to pull their finger out, reading it has just wound me up even more!