Not that I'm going to buy one, (well I don't think so), but I am impressed by the price of the car, especially when you compare it to the BMW Mini. Personally, it just goes to show what money grabbers they are at BMW, just look at the options list and their prices. Here's hoping the 500 gives them a bloody nose, the Mini was always meant to be a cheap car, VW have done the same with the new Beetle - except that it's rubbish!
General FIAT'S Aggressive Pricing
- Thread starter AndyRAC
- Start date
Currently reading:
General FIAT'S Aggressive Pricing
Drive a BMW then drive a 500....I rest my case
what case? 
That the BMW is over priced?
Last edited:
That's the one
BMW may be overpriced, but Fiat cannot come close to it...IMO!!!
But I do hate them BMWs being unable to move on a flat but snowy surface
ensonricky
Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 523
- Points
- 81
You've obviously not sat in the back of a Mini. And by the way that case you have rested, it won't fit.
I dont buy a car to sit in the back thank you very much, who find it tight, buy a car
BMW is a car, 500 is yet another great looking toy by Fiat
ensonricky
Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 523
- Points
- 81
Why bother giving a car an ugly saloon shape if its just a two seater? My go kart handles well by the way.
ensonricky
Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 523
- Points
- 81
BMW Mini of course.
BMW Mini of course.
It is overpriced, but comparing the makes only without looking at the price tag, I would always rather go for a BMW
ensonricky
Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 523
- Points
- 81
Fair comment, you would be far from alone in that assertion.
Finally someone realistic
Most of FF members will jump on my back for this, saying I dont know s*, Fiat rules....
But I don't buy a car with seats in the back if I can't use them. Might as well be a 2 seater.
I've not been in a Mini but it woul have to be pretty damn impressive to beat the comfort of the 500. Tonnes of space for all 4 passengers in the 500.
back of new mini is not roomy at all
it is rather cosy, only thing that stopped me looking at one when i was looking to buy last may was the lack of a fifth seat
good job that, isnt it
it is rather cosy, only thing that stopped me looking at one when i was looking to buy last may was the lack of a fifth seat
good job that, isnt it
ensonricky
Member
- Joined
- Aug 28, 2007
- Messages
- 523
- Points
- 81
As always it's very much about individual priorities. Some will place an emphasis on perceived quality and solid reliability where others prefer individuality, design flair and a more practical day to day package.
Last edited:
Might, but isnt, there are 'some' seats at least so you can put your bag OR jacket
I'm still talking about BMW vs Fiat in general
these new 500 seemed very solid to me
If the 500 is considered a toy then the mini is equally so.
Lets face facts the only reason someone would buy a Mini is because its a Mini, they are paying extra for the name. Same might be said for the 500 but less so I would think but the 500 is not European Car of the Year for nothing is it?
The Mini is a rip-off and you pay about 4-6k less for the 500, a no-brainer for most I would imagine?
I saw an original Mini a while back and had a large sticker in the back window which read ''100% BMW-Free'', loved it !!!
Lets face facts the only reason someone would buy a Mini is because its a Mini, they are paying extra for the name. Same might be said for the 500 but less so I would think but the 500 is not European Car of the Year for nothing is it?
The Mini is a rip-off and you pay about 4-6k less for the 500, a no-brainer for most I would imagine?
I saw an original Mini a while back and had a large sticker in the back window which read ''100% BMW-Free'', loved it !!!
