Hello folks. I'm new on the forum and not yet a FIAT owner.
I used to own a Suzuki Swift but I have sold it recently and I'm looking for a new bigger car. As a big Italian car fan I could't resist the allure of purchasing a new FIAT.
There is no contender when it comes to the brand as I am dead set on an Italian car , would of went for an Alfa if the bugged allowed it ... still might push my budget to get one .. but I transgress.
I have been to the dealer and after seeing the cars and discussing fiances I have arrived to 3 contenders :
- 500L Star Pop with the 1.4 95 HP petrol engine Euro 6
- Bravo 1.4 M-Air 140 HP petrol engine Euro 5
- Facelift Linea 1.3 95 HP diesel Euro 5B
The 500L is my favorite by far as looks go but , sadly enough , I can only afford the worse engine in the lineup and not a particularly high trim level. For the same money I can get the other two with far better equipment and superior engines.
The Bravo would be the best equipped model having stuff like Hill Holder , Cruise Control , Traction Control and an engine that has the potential to be quite entertaining.
The Facelifted Linea attracts me with it's 1.3 Diesel engine that has the best MPG of the three by far. Also after the facelift the interior looks way better and comes with a trim level that is situated between what I get on the Bravo and 500 L.
Thanks in advance for any info you have to share.
As for what I require in a car ... I'd say space for passengers and for my luggage foremost followed by the fact that it would be nice if the car is fun to drive and doesn't become tedious on long drives , going with the Swift on holiday was horrendous to say the least :bang: .
So I wanna know the opinions you , the owners of these cars , have.
Would you still make the same choice after you lived with it for a while?
Which car do you thing would be most suited based on my needs ?
Also is the 1.4 engine on the 500L that bad or not ?
I used to own a Suzuki Swift but I have sold it recently and I'm looking for a new bigger car. As a big Italian car fan I could't resist the allure of purchasing a new FIAT.
There is no contender when it comes to the brand as I am dead set on an Italian car , would of went for an Alfa if the bugged allowed it ... still might push my budget to get one .. but I transgress.
I have been to the dealer and after seeing the cars and discussing fiances I have arrived to 3 contenders :
- 500L Star Pop with the 1.4 95 HP petrol engine Euro 6
- Bravo 1.4 M-Air 140 HP petrol engine Euro 5
- Facelift Linea 1.3 95 HP diesel Euro 5B
The 500L is my favorite by far as looks go but , sadly enough , I can only afford the worse engine in the lineup and not a particularly high trim level. For the same money I can get the other two with far better equipment and superior engines.
The Bravo would be the best equipped model having stuff like Hill Holder , Cruise Control , Traction Control and an engine that has the potential to be quite entertaining.
The Facelifted Linea attracts me with it's 1.3 Diesel engine that has the best MPG of the three by far. Also after the facelift the interior looks way better and comes with a trim level that is situated between what I get on the Bravo and 500 L.
Thanks in advance for any info you have to share.
As for what I require in a car ... I'd say space for passengers and for my luggage foremost followed by the fact that it would be nice if the car is fun to drive and doesn't become tedious on long drives , going with the Swift on holiday was horrendous to say the least :bang: .
So I wanna know the opinions you , the owners of these cars , have.
Would you still make the same choice after you lived with it for a while?
Which car do you thing would be most suited based on my needs ?
Also is the 1.4 engine on the 500L that bad or not ?