500 Gorgeous new lounge :D

[penguinpaul]

Probably find the Fiat tech is years a head of most other main stream manufactures of its year though

Not sure about that - for eg, the canbus system is actually made by Bosch, and the rest of the electrics are the dreaded Magneti Marelli.
I wouldn't rule out another fiat after this one, but it also wouldn't be the first thing I'd look for.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Not sure about that - for eg, the canbus system is actually made by Bosch, and the rest of the electrics are the dreaded Magneti Marelli.

How many other manufactures had full a canbus systems when the Stilo came out in 2001/2002? Not many.

 

[penguinpaul]

How many other manufactures had full a canbus systems when the Stilo came out in 2001/2002? Not many.

That is true, and I have to admit that the dash computer is still more advanced than a lot of newer cars around.

 

[Kirstie93]

Is it possible to buy and fit a height adjustable passenger seat? I know you can add it as an option. The OH is 6"4 and his head touches the glass and is always uncomfortable! Anyone know or done this themselves? Thanks

 

[penguinpaul]

Is it possible to buy and fit a height adjustable passenger seat? I know you can add it as an option. The OH is 6"4 and his head touches the glass and is always uncomfortable! Anyone know or done this themselves? Thanks

Firstly, sorry for clogging up your thread haha!
As for the seat - do you have the Bose audio system installed?
I know that the Bose system places a subwoofer under the passenger seat, raising the height - and it can't be lowered with the sub there. So if you've got that system, I'd imagine its not possible.
I've seen that the newer model with Beats places the subwoofer in the boot, and the seat is lower on all models.

 

[Kirstie93]

Firstly, sorry for clogging up your thread haha!
As for the seat - do you have the Bose audio system installed?
I know that the Bose system places a subwoofer under the passenger seat, raising the height - and it can't be lowered with the sub there. So if you've got that system, I'd imagine its not possible.
I've seen that the newer model with Beats places the subwoofer in the boot, and the seat is lower on all models.

That's alright, I only noticed today! As for the seat, I just have the ordinary one with the storage underneath

 

[Kirstie93]

Anyone know where I can get one of these in a shop? Rather than buying it online?

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/g220-v2-dual-action-polisher.aspx

 

[ChrisUK]

Some of the super big halfrauds stores stock them but expect to pay about £200.

 

[Kirstie93]

Sorted, I've ordered from Meguiars and got a free gift. First Christmas present sorted

 

[Kirstie93]

So, I've been given the chance to swap my car for a new one, for the same monthly payments. I'm tempted because 1) I've been looking to swap for something with a bit more umph! And 2) I need a car that the other half can actually fit in without his head touching the roof, even when he's slouching.

The question is, what to?

 

[chas379]

I need a car that the other half can actually fit in without his head touching the roof, even when he's slouching.

The question is, what to?

Just the job

 

[Kirstie93]

Just the job

Thanks for the input really helpful, I'll show him this and let you know his reaction

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

So, I've been given the chance to swap my car for a new one, for the same monthly payments.

What car is it? Get a 500C and he can stick his head out of the roof then

TBH I'm not sure why his head hits the roof anyway unless you're putting him in the back

 

[Kirstie93]

What car is it? Get a 500C and he can stick his head out of the roof then

TBH I'm not sure why his head hits the roof anyway unless you're putting him in the back

At the minute I've got a 500 lounge 1.2 with the fixed glass roof and the other half is 6"4. I was thinking of the 500CS with the height adjustable passengers seat ( I know the engine is the same as the one I have now but I can live with this if it stops the other half complaining about not fitting)

 

[scout]

1) I've been looking to swap for something with a bit more umph! And 2) I need a car that the other half can actually fit in without his head touching the roof, even when he's slouching.

The question is, what to?

1 is easily solved get a twinair or abarth

as for 2 how tall is your other half? I have a mate who is 6'6" tall and he fits in comfortably. You do know the front seats recline don't you?

 

[Kirstie93]

You do know the front seats recline don't you?

Yep, but then his head is in the back of the car

 

[Kirstie93]

1 is easily solved get a twinair or abarth

as for 2 how tall is your other half? I have a mate who is 6'6" tall and he fits in comfortably. You do know the front seats recline don't you?

But then his head is in the back of the car

 

[scout]

But then his head is in the back of the car

I'm not talking laying it down, just winding it back a bit. Anyone who sits bolt upright in a front passenger seat are control freaks wanting to be in charge. He wouldn't last long in my car .

My mother-in-law tells my father-in-law about whats around and even has a rear view mirror for herself on the passenger side. She tried that with me ONCE. I stopped my car and told her she had a choice, get out or shut up. She has never commented on my driving since and that was over 20 years ago.

 

[homeward]

It's a shame they don't do a 100hp version of the Mk4 Panda... -- although the TA version is a lot of fun...!

 

[UFI]

So, I've been given the chance to swap my car for a new one, for the same monthly payments.

The question is, what to?

If the payments are the same, I'd go for a Pagani surely?