Hi all,
Just ordered the 1.9 Sporting, in red. They have just been released here in Australia and have been recieved very well. Tough market to crack here, every second car is a Ford Focus, VW Golf or a Mazda 3. Diesel cars are not common here, the Golf and Citroen are the only ones and they arent that popular (in diesel), but with the price of fuel set to jump again, I think that will change very soon. FIAT has had a hiatus here for a few years and this is the first foray back into the Aussie market. They still carry some baggage in regards to reliabilty but hope that will be turned around with the GP.
I test drove the Sporting 2 weeks ago (was the orange) and just loved the way it drove, loved everything about it. Saw the red a few days later and knew that was the one, those 17 inch alloys look stunning. There are none in red in the country at the moment and the dealer has said late August for delivery (apparently it is on a boat).
I have a question if anyone can help. Do you recommend having the car treated with the outside protection material? It has a lifetime warranty and apparently keeps the car shiny (they say not to use wax to wash it), also helps protect against stone chips and UV. It is an extra $700?
Cheers!
Just ordered the 1.9 Sporting, in red. They have just been released here in Australia and have been recieved very well. Tough market to crack here, every second car is a Ford Focus, VW Golf or a Mazda 3. Diesel cars are not common here, the Golf and Citroen are the only ones and they arent that popular (in diesel), but with the price of fuel set to jump again, I think that will change very soon. FIAT has had a hiatus here for a few years and this is the first foray back into the Aussie market. They still carry some baggage in regards to reliabilty but hope that will be turned around with the GP.
I test drove the Sporting 2 weeks ago (was the orange) and just loved the way it drove, loved everything about it. Saw the red a few days later and knew that was the one, those 17 inch alloys look stunning. There are none in red in the country at the moment and the dealer has said late August for delivery (apparently it is on a boat).
I have a question if anyone can help. Do you recommend having the car treated with the outside protection material? It has a lifetime warranty and apparently keeps the car shiny (they say not to use wax to wash it), also helps protect against stone chips and UV. It is an extra $700?
Cheers!