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Hey guys, and gals, I'm not a Fiat owner…but I might be! You see, I own a Toyota Pickup 06 2.7 L 4x2 Pickup access cab (bought it new) and of course my 1979 MGB Roadster. I love small cars - and 4 cylinders strictly! I’m thinking of trading my Tacoma for a Fiat (never never never…the MGB Roadster!)
I test drove the Automatic (sport) and the 5 Speed Sport, yesterday in Beaverton Oregon. The salesman, Ryan Hurlbert was very knowledgeable and helpful. I actually loved driving it the Fiat – and the reviews don’t jive with what I thought of the Automatic – it was responsive and the manual feature was pretty cool I thought. I really like the styling - and the air about the car - but it is untested and that is something that is a concern that I cannot follow through, yet.
>> Here's the thing though: is this car reliable down the...road? Is this car gonna save my behind in a head on crash or side impact crash? And is the gas mileage good, fair or poor in your opinions with the 6 speed automatic?
I've already read here about some rattles in the door, the dash warning lights/computer needing updating and perused some other areas of concern.
If you were a new buyer of a Fiat again - would you buy it again, like today, knowing what you know - about your new Fiat? Since you all already have paid or are paying for - your new Fiat - and can't take it back - how does it feel to own your Fiat, really?
I test drove the Automatic (sport) and the 5 Speed Sport, yesterday in Beaverton Oregon. The salesman, Ryan Hurlbert was very knowledgeable and helpful. I actually loved driving it the Fiat – and the reviews don’t jive with what I thought of the Automatic – it was responsive and the manual feature was pretty cool I thought. I really like the styling - and the air about the car - but it is untested and that is something that is a concern that I cannot follow through, yet.
>> Here's the thing though: is this car reliable down the...road? Is this car gonna save my behind in a head on crash or side impact crash? And is the gas mileage good, fair or poor in your opinions with the 6 speed automatic?
I've already read here about some rattles in the door, the dash warning lights/computer needing updating and perused some other areas of concern.
If you were a new buyer of a Fiat again - would you buy it again, like today, knowing what you know - about your new Fiat? Since you all already have paid or are paying for - your new Fiat - and can't take it back - how does it feel to own your Fiat, really?