ensonricky
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Ensonricky you just don't want Simon to get one do you
The're only for old men like me,
students and women.
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General New prospective 500 owner
The're only for old men like me,
students and women.The're only for old men like me,
Well I'm an old man but I don't drive like one
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How old do I need to be?
I expect that someone over the next 18 months will attempt a motorbike engine conversion in one of these........now that could be interesting.
They have done it in the smart, the old mini and I believe in the old 500.
My wife has pretty much set her mind on a 500 so I may not have that much say at the end of the day.
I expect that someone over the next 18 months will attempt a motorbike engine conversion in one of these........now that could be interesting.
They have done it in the smart, the old mini and I believe in the old 500.
My wife has pretty much set her mind on a 500 so I may not have that much say at the end of the day.
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I drive an 8 year old Renault Clio 1.2 Grande owned since new and have done 14,500 miles. And yes I do drive like the old man I am.
Well, it is fun to drive... in a modern sort of way. A Cinq sporting will still run rings around a 500, but thats modern cars for you, they just aint as much fun as they used to be. But, compared to other newbies the 500 is a hoot... after the test drive I had I got back in my old Panda and thought, shame they dont give them this sort of character anymore, but thats progress.
Absolutey, the 500 is a hoot! That's the perfect way to describe it. Yes there's not a lot of steering feel, the ride is a kinda crashy here and there and there's a fair bit of body roll. But it's very precise and sharp. You may feel like you're going to roll all the way off the road but it won't, it adds to its character and fun factor.
I agree with what ensonricky is saying, it's not a great drivers car for many of the points listed above, however it's the whole fun factor involved. I've driven a Grande Punto and prefer the 500. I found the steering in the GP far too light and generally felt disconnected. Although the 500 doesn't give a huge amount back to the driver in feel, it just feels right
I agree with what ensonricky is saying, it's not a great drivers car for many of the points listed above, however it's the whole fun factor involved. I've driven a Grande Punto and prefer the 500. I found the steering in the GP far too light and generally felt disconnected. Although the 500 doesn't give a huge amount back to the driver in feel, it just feels right
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I agree, I drove a GP when they first came out and the salesman had to wake me up, a mates got a GP 1.9 sporting and I hate it... the 500s smiles better! Tried another dealer today, to see if they had a 1.2, got ignored totally so walked out after 10 minutes!
Glad I'm not the only one to be ignored in a showroom!! was starting to get a complex
Glad I'm not the only one to be ignored in a showroom!! was starting to get a complex
You see one thread people complaining because salesmen "pounce" on them when they enter a showroom, then you see another thread and people are complaning because they are "ignored".
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I know what you mean as I have been pounced on the minute you walk thru the door, but there is a happy medium!! Just having someone come over say hello or at least acknowledge that you are there is far better than totally being ignored!
I manage a shop where we have been asked just to say 'hello' to people and leave it at that! we did feel it was a waste of time but must say that I have noticed that if a customer actually wants further help,advice etc they do go to the person that said hello to them as the ice has already been broken with the 'hello' but they dont feel as tho they are being 'pounced' on!!
I manage a shop where we have been asked just to say 'hello' to people and leave it at that! we did feel it was a waste of time but must say that I have noticed that if a customer actually wants further help,advice etc they do go to the person that said hello to them as the ice has already been broken with the 'hello' but they dont feel as tho they are being 'pounced' on!!
How many people feel they are being pounced on because you say hello to them.
I get it all the time I'll be at my desk doing some paper work or on FF or something. Somebody is standing right next to my desk looking at the 500 right beside it.you say hello ask them if they are alright, and you get this look of absolute disgust or horror like you have just tried to pickpocket their wallets. Luckily that only happens a couple times a day. Or it could be quite depressing.
Best one was saying hello and the immediate reaction was " I'M JUST LOOKING LEAVE ME ALONE!". From what I gathered after the person had left, two other guys had said hello to them whilst the person walked by them.
I get it all the time I'll be at my desk doing some paper work or on FF or something. Somebody is standing right next to my desk looking at the 500 right beside it.you say hello ask them if they are alright, and you get this look of absolute disgust or horror like you have just tried to pickpocket their wallets. Luckily that only happens a couple times a day. Or it could be quite depressing.
Best one was saying hello and the immediate reaction was " I'M JUST LOOKING LEAVE ME ALONE!". From what I gathered after the person had left, two other guys had said hello to them whilst the person walked by them.
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must admit when I go into a shop (normally happens in currys/comets etc) & I see someone come up to me it annoys me. If I need help i'll ask for it however as I normally look like a tramp these days with sleep deprevation I rarely get asked now cause they think I have no money.......which I dont
