General Fiat 500 Riva
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General Fiat 500 Riva
I think the Riva is one of the nicer limited edition 500's; chic and classy.
That said, I'd suggest you think long and hard before buying a used one now, especially in 105HP form. You'll likely pay a huge premium for this trim level, and any 6+yr old 105TA has the potential to be a complete money pit. A detailed service history showing regular oil changes with the correct oil is pretty much essential with this engine.
If you're going to keep it in a dehumidified garage and bring it out on nice days, then maybe, but if you're going to park it outside and use it as a daily driver, I just don't think it's a practical proposition.
I'd say the first owners of these cars likely got better value than someone buying a used one now will.
If you do go ahead, make sure all the special edition parts are in first class condition; replacing any of these will cost a fortune, and that's if you can even get them. Without these, most of its special edition value will be lost.
If you view one, I'd be interested to know how that cream leather interior has stood up to six years of use.
That said, I'd suggest you think long and hard before buying a used one now, especially in 105HP form. You'll likely pay a huge premium for this trim level, and any 6+yr old 105TA has the potential to be a complete money pit. A detailed service history showing regular oil changes with the correct oil is pretty much essential with this engine.
If you're going to keep it in a dehumidified garage and bring it out on nice days, then maybe, but if you're going to park it outside and use it as a daily driver, I just don't think it's a practical proposition.
I'd say the first owners of these cars likely got better value than someone buying a used one now will.
If you do go ahead, make sure all the special edition parts are in first class condition; replacing any of these will cost a fortune, and that's if you can even get them. Without these, most of its special edition value will be lost.
If you view one, I'd be interested to know how that cream leather interior has stood up to six years of use.
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Agreed, most (I have only seen 4 for sale though!) seem to have a less than perfect MOT history, maybe bought by people with money who use and abuse them.
I have only seen one 105hp one and that is too far for me to go and look at it as it’s a whim that I’d like one as I am very happy with my 1.4 sport and I’d probably have to shell out another 5 to 6k to change, a step too far. The interior looks immaculate…from the photos
I do have a year old double garage but not dehumidified but it’s bone dry in there, however it already has a 1997 Alfa GTV TS and a 2022 Alfa Giulia Estrema in there and neither one of those cars is going
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I have only seen one 105hp one and that is too far for me to go and look at it as it’s a whim that I’d like one as I am very happy with my 1.4 sport and I’d probably have to shell out another 5 to 6k to change, a step too far. The interior looks immaculate…from the photos
I do have a year old double garage but not dehumidified but it’s bone dry in there, however it already has a 1997 Alfa GTV TS and a 2022 Alfa Giulia Estrema in there and neither one of those cars is going
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This one is affordable, and could keep you busy on those long winter evenings
Hmm. Thunder 9 tyres you say, yes that'll definitely have been maintained without regard to cost...Agreed, most (I have only seen 4 for sale though!) seem to have a less than perfect MOT history, maybe bought by people with money who use and abuse them.
I have only seen one 105hp one and that is too far for me to go and look at it as it’s a whim that I’d like one as I am very happy with my 1.4 sport and I’d probably have to shell out another 5 to 6k to change, a step too far. The interior looks immaculate…from the photos
I do have a year old double garage but not dehumidified but it’s bone dry in there, however it already has a 1997 Alfa GTV TS and a 2022 Alfa Giulia Estrema in there and neither one of those cars is going
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Piccolo Nero e Bella
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Beautiful - but apart from being a facelift model it's not substantially different to my 2013 Twinny, other than cosmetically. I only wish I could nick the blue roof fabric!
That boat model is a stunner - I was looking around for my next modelling project...
That boat model is a stunner - I was looking around for my next modelling project...
icheatatscrabble
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What is interesting is that the 2x 500c Rivas on sale on AutoTrader are cheaper than the two 500 Rivas on sale. Must be because of winter approaching.
A fair wedge for either version if you ask me. The 695 Rivale is very nice, but even more expensive.
A fair wedge for either version if you ask me. The 695 Rivale is very nice, but even more expensive.
Anyone on here got one of these little beauties? My preference is the 105HP Cabriolet and I’ve only seen the one currently for sale in England
I’d also LOVE a Riva boat but that is a pipe dream!,
Cool car and cool advert
Anyone on here got one of these little beauties? My preference is the 105HP Cabriolet and I’ve only seen the one currently for sale in England
I’d also LOVE a Riva boat but that is a pipe dream!,
Cool car and cool advert
I have. I live in Sweden and it is in a garage year round and only used in the summer months. For the person who wondered what the upholstery looks like here is a shot of mine although I must admit that I do clean and polish it regularly to keep it in pristine condition and always oil the leather before it goes into winter hibernation It has done 10k only
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That is the way to use and keep one of these.
Pristine, it could be worth a reasonable sum in years to come.
