I swear she picked a color combo that pretty much guarantees that I'll have my manhood questioned if I drive it.
But I'm comfortable with that, because, it's a hoot to drive (even if it is an automatic) and makes me want an Abarth one even more.
-Rob
AHHHHH!!!!! I WANT ONE!!!! (just not that color) Congrats. Super jealous
Cool! I was doubting myself when I saw a red one on the beltway, then I saw a commercial on TV. About time we start getting some cool Euro cars over here.
And several people have asked, "I thought you were getting the convertible?"
I have to explain it is, but the window frames don't move.
-Rob
For grins' n giggles, I just checked the inventory of a local dealer. There are over sixty 500's listed online; seven are five speeds and the rest are six speed slushboxes.
But, hey, there is a fledgling aftermarket with plans for the car:
rob_lewis wrote: I swear she picked a car that pretty much guarantees that I'll have my manhood questioned if I drive it.
Yeah, pretty much.
ProDarwin wrote:rob_lewis wrote: I swear she picked a car that pretty much guarantees that I'll have my manhood questioned if I drive it.Yeah, pretty much.
Who cares? Seriously, aren't we all way past that by now?
Looks like an awesome little car. I love the color - looks like a fairly uncommon MINI color from a few years ago. If I repaint my Miata I'd consider that color.
Duke wrote:ProDarwin wrote:rob_lewis wrote: I swear she picked a car that pretty much guarantees that I'll have my manhood questioned if I drive it.Yeah, pretty much.
Who cares? Seriously, aren't we all way past that by now?
Well, I'm not.... And here I thought testosterone decreased with age....
Duke wrote:ProDarwin wrote:rob_lewis wrote: I swear she picked a car that pretty much guarantees that I'll have my manhood questioned if I drive it.Yeah, pretty much.
Who cares? Seriously, aren't we all way past that by now?
I don't really care much... just pointing out that it's the car, not the color.
I think they are neat and hope they sell well as commuters. Small and "lightweight" is a good trend.
throw an old-school offset black rally stripe over the hood / roof / hatch and i think you'll like that color a lot more. Then replace those stock wheels with some panasports and i think you'll be onto something, even if it is an autotragic.
I saw my first one Tuesday evening. Someone brought it to a Porsche Club meeting. I didn't get a very close look at it, but it did look pretty cool. It was mostly white with black strips or trim. It looked as if the owner checked off a lot of option boxes.
AngryCorvair wrote:throw an old-school offset black rally stripe over the hood / roof / hatch and i think you'll like that color a lot more. Then replace those stock wheels with some panasports and i think you'll be onto something, even if it is an autotragic.
I'm trying to convince her that a set of matching color steelies with chrome dog dish hubcaps would look good too.
I don't need to change it because she put me on the list for an Abarth when they arrive. I think I'll manage......
-Rob
rob_lewis wrote:I'm trying to convince her that a set of matching color steelies with chrome dog dish hubcaps would look good too.
YES!
A Chrysler dealer in Toronto has a brand new Viper for sale. Buy it, and he'll throw in a Fiat 500. (Ad in today's paper.) That should take care of the manhood thing.
Looks like an old VW Bug color. And a hoot to drive.
Did the dealer tack on a "dealer's premium" since they are so new?
triumph5 wrote:Looks like an old VW Bug color. And a hoot to drive.
Did the dealer tack on a "dealer's premium" since they are so new?
Nope. Retail.
-Rob
I was sitting at a light next to one in my Miata the other day and it made my Miata look big. That is one little car. I like it.
I like it. Good color also!
Steelies, four big driving lights on the front and some really ratty looking homemade mud flaps would make it look hardcore.
I am ready for the Italian invasion. There's an Alfa Giulietta with manufacturer plates that lives a couple streets over from me. It's so hot.
I'm ready for the version with more power. Or less weight. Or both.
OR a version with less/same power that gets really good mileage.
I'm waiting for the Abarth, REALLY curious to see how it stacks against a Cooper S.
