AlexGP
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Ordered a 1.2 Pop today to replace my early Grande Punto, had no idea this morning that this would happen! It's the ultimate impulse purchase car this, the equivalent of a large bag of M&M's on the supermarket checkout.
I have to say that we actually drove the new Ford Ka before looking at the 500. It was dull, not as well made, not as well specced and actually more expensive. It will not keep its value as well. The worst thing is that the Ford salespeople actually seem somehow ashamed that their car is in fact a Fiat. They have renamed the engine 'Duratec' in line with the rest of their engine range and when pressed they will only admit to certain chassis similarities with the 500!
The funny thing is getting into the Ford, playing the game of spot the Fiat switchgear. Knobs, buttons, stalks, light housings - even the new car smell are all totally Fiat. It's a lash up, the old one was a very decent car that lasted 12 years but this one just screams of cost cutting and trouble for Ford. I did read that Fiat are making pure profit on every 500 they make because Ford paid for all the development costs. Judging the cars side by side, it's obvious who came out better off!
Anyway, apparently my car is 'in transit'. I need it by the end of March so I hope it shows up soon!
I have to say that we actually drove the new Ford Ka before looking at the 500. It was dull, not as well made, not as well specced and actually more expensive. It will not keep its value as well. The worst thing is that the Ford salespeople actually seem somehow ashamed that their car is in fact a Fiat. They have renamed the engine 'Duratec' in line with the rest of their engine range and when pressed they will only admit to certain chassis similarities with the 500!
The funny thing is getting into the Ford, playing the game of spot the Fiat switchgear. Knobs, buttons, stalks, light housings - even the new car smell are all totally Fiat. It's a lash up, the old one was a very decent car that lasted 12 years but this one just screams of cost cutting and trouble for Ford. I did read that Fiat are making pure profit on every 500 they make because Ford paid for all the development costs. Judging the cars side by side, it's obvious who came out better off!
Anyway, apparently my car is 'in transit'. I need it by the end of March so I hope it shows up soon!