General I have a 500.... nearly:)

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General I have a 500.... nearly:)

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Drove past Westover in Bournemouth today and saw a blue 500 outside so stopped for a look, it was Mod Blue and I really didnt like it. I went inside to ask how similar in the flesh it is to the Jive. They said the Jive was nicer but then I saw a 500 in the showroom and instantly fell in love:) and its not one I even considered....

Its in Calypso Orange, which on the website looks really tango but is in fact a Terracotta orange and is simply stunning, it also had the vintage tan leather and ivory ambience complete with 16" 7 spokes, which looked nice.... gorgeous car. So I phoned Salisbury to change mine to the orange with tan and he said the one in Bournemouth is for sale! Only thing was, its a 1.4 16v, but I thought oh sod it, Ill have it. So, they have to drive it to Salisbury as obviously its their sale which is fine, and if I get my back pay this week it will be mine in a week or so, otherwise if I dont they will hold it for me till end July which is fantastic news.... hooray:):):) canyt believe Id go for orange or a 1.4 but hey you really do need to see a car to appreciate it fully.... Im so excited it hurts!
 
Bird in hand better than two with bush - or something. It's here now, you can check it over, no stupid waiting - go for it I say. Orange 1.4, sounds great.

John
 
Im positive, Ive been having doubts re the blue all day... for me it might be just too subtle... this orange is amazing. As for the 1.4 I never even considered it but two dealers have been saying owners are getting pretty good economy and it flies compared to the others eh:)
Anyone want a number plate... N500 BLU?
 
I reckon the 1.4 should be awesome, I was being all fuel concious before but now I feel youre only here once, lets have fun and the 1.2/1.3 were a sort of compromise. Its going to be awesome driving in Europe. So, this 1.4... does it sound rorty like they say, I like noise!
 
I reckon the 1.4 should be awesome, I was being all fuel concious before but now I feel youre only here once, lets have fun and the 1.2/1.3 were a sort of compromise. Its going to be awesome driving in Europe. So, this 1.4... does it sound rorty like they say, I like noise!

it sounds amazing mate and really does rev like a motorbike
mine was bought with european road trips in mind too
 
Anyone want a number plate... N500 BLU?

The BLU part is probably superfluous, could be someones initials but the 500 is still good.
Should be easy to spot you in New Milton now, might have to wear sunglasses though.:)

I might wander up there in a minute as I only work 500yds down the road and I'll try not to dribble all over it.
 
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Wow! That is a wicked combination!!! (tan seats and orange colour, I mean) I'm really chuffed for you as you had all the possible (mis)adventures with ordering and this means you can drive it very soon as well! Keep us posted- we would all love a happy ending for you and your 500 (riding into the sunset and all that)...
 
I cant stop smiling, Im driving the wife mad and keep phoning my mates to tell them!!!
Im more excited about this than the original order... that orange must be some sort of feel good paint:) The guy at Customer Service said I will love the engine and one of the directors has an orange and he says its fab!
 
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