Around 2 years ago I was looking at fiat 500's, I ended up going down the mini clubman cooper s route. Following a change in circumstances (redundancy) the wife is now using the car, previously we worked within 100meters of each other so I would do all of the driving. Now I'm at home on garden leave my next job is going to be 1 mile from home.
This means the mini isn't being used, instead the with wife is using our 3rd car, a Saab 9-5 2.3lpt auto. She loves the auto so I'm considering swapping the mini for a 500 (she wants something smaller than the Saab too) preference is to the twin air, possibly even the abarth and yes I have read the merged post about dualogic, however I'm aware of the Internet and how things become issues. However it is a potential worry point.
How has the 500 held up, are they still loved ? I'd probably look towards a lounge dualogic ta,then change the suspension, fit a better aftermarket stereo and some lightweight wheels and exhaust. Other contenders are the Alfa mito/guiltta with tct.
Thanks
Steve
This means the mini isn't being used, instead the with wife is using our 3rd car, a Saab 9-5 2.3lpt auto. She loves the auto so I'm considering swapping the mini for a 500 (she wants something smaller than the Saab too) preference is to the twin air, possibly even the abarth and yes I have read the merged post about dualogic, however I'm aware of the Internet and how things become issues. However it is a potential worry point.
How has the 500 held up, are they still loved ? I'd probably look towards a lounge dualogic ta,then change the suspension, fit a better aftermarket stereo and some lightweight wheels and exhaust. Other contenders are the Alfa mito/guiltta with tct.
Thanks
Steve