baldrick500
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My wife and I are debating whether her new 500 should have a black stripe.
The exterior spec is:
1.4 Sport
Bossa Nova White
Black check roof
Chrome trim
Black 5 on bonnet
Rubbing strip with a space for a badge (check one)
16" 5 O-Spoke wheels
Red calipers
My view is the black stripe will be OTT with the roof, bonnet and badge. Also the black stripe obscures some the lines (such as the bonnet and crease below the window) which is part of the retro appeal to me.
Another thing is the stripe is separated at the bonnet join. If it is anything other than a perfect fit it will stand out out (to me) and it is a Fiat after all (ducks for cover!)
Finally I haven't seen a single white 500 in all the marketing blurb and test drives (and many are white) with the big stripe. If they have one it is the Italian stripe which is more subtle and doesn't extend to the bonnet which says something to me.
We ordered it yesterday but already my wife is having second thoughts, mainly because my 18 year old son thinks it would look good, which worries me even more as he likes Corsas with spoilers
I know one of the appeals of the 500 is everyone can look different but just wondered if there were any views?
The exterior spec is:
1.4 Sport
Bossa Nova White
Black check roof
Chrome trim
Black 5 on bonnet
Rubbing strip with a space for a badge (check one)
16" 5 O-Spoke wheels
Red calipers
My view is the black stripe will be OTT with the roof, bonnet and badge. Also the black stripe obscures some the lines (such as the bonnet and crease below the window) which is part of the retro appeal to me.
Another thing is the stripe is separated at the bonnet join. If it is anything other than a perfect fit it will stand out out (to me) and it is a Fiat after all (ducks for cover!)
Finally I haven't seen a single white 500 in all the marketing blurb and test drives (and many are white) with the big stripe. If they have one it is the Italian stripe which is more subtle and doesn't extend to the bonnet which says something to me.
We ordered it yesterday but already my wife is having second thoughts, mainly because my 18 year old son thinks it would look good, which worries me even more as he likes Corsas with spoilers
I know one of the appeals of the 500 is everyone can look different but just wondered if there were any views?
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