punto_matt said:

In the latest issue(19th june-17th july) they have what seems to be a common argument between what is the better sporting. M-jet vs T-jet

Have a read to find out what in their opinion is better, but all i will say is i picked the right one

P.s. Dont lock this please im not trying to turn it into an argument just letting people know that they have been tested against each other

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I agree with the decision made, but on reflection it strikes me as being quite a frivolous subject to print in such a well respected publication!?....the journalist must of been clutching at some slippery straws of wisdom and/or content this month!

One thing made clear, by reading it properly, is that this isn't a contest to determine what is the 'better car' but rather which model merits the 'sporting badge' the most. Inevitably, the lighter and sparkier T-Jet will come out on top, or at least nearer to the driving expectations of a traditional sports car, especially in the opinions of some die-hard italian car purists.

So, whilst in compliance to them crowning the deserved winner in this respect, I can't help feeling that this article was a complete waste of time and fundamentally flawed. Why review two value priced hatchbacks with warm performance intentions (Neither of these cars are meant/designed to be fast) and head them up in a similar way that a Ferrari would be reviewed!?

Being an obvious buyers market the Fiat corporation design, just like every other car manufacturer, products to satisfy a customers requirement. The MJet/TJet option is a very good example of this basic and most common of strategies......Auto Italia seem to have missed the point!

PEZZ175 said:

Auto Italia seem to have missed the point!

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i think you missed the point. we all moaned that we wanted to read about cars we can afford to buy and drive. not rich mans garage ornament, so they done what we asked

PEZZ175 said:

......Auto Italia seem to have missed the point!

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I haven't read the article (can't get hold of a copy locally) but I think the comparison between the 2 models for buyers is becoming more and more relevant in the UK at least with the large gap appearing between petrol/diesel prices the fuel cost per mile is very similar, add to that the additional saving on purchase price it may sway some prospective diesel buyers to switch to petrol