Comments on: Fiat’s Small Cars to Take Over America, Too? http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/ Wrench smart - driver smarter - save fuel Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Eric http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/comment-page-1/#comment-4796 Eric Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:05:20 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=875#comment-4796 You know talking about letting little cars into the country such as the 500 has been going on for years. Some people talk like this is the first time weve ever had microcars here in this country. I could think of a handful, Subaru 360, the original Austin Mini Cooper, now the smart car. Sure there not big old heavy tanks like were used to driving but maybe these bigger cities might benefit having these little "bugs" think of parking you can squeeze couple into one spot, you go to visit a big city drop your monster SUV off at the car rental agency and rent a "bug" to drive around in the city. You wont have to worry cause everyone will be drivng one too. Ive seen the new Fiat 500 here in America actually here in Michigan and honestly its almost like the new mini cooper only taller and not much differnt than say a Neon, ford Focus, or the Aveo. Welcome to future as Brad Paisley would say, Smaller everything, cars,phones,dogs You know talking about letting little cars into the country such as the 500 has been going on for years. Some people talk like this is the first time weve ever had microcars here in this country. I could think of a handful, Subaru 360, the original Austin Mini Cooper, now the smart car. Sure there not big old heavy tanks like were used to driving but maybe these bigger cities might benefit having these little “bugs” think of parking you can squeeze couple into one spot, you go to visit a big city drop your monster SUV off at the car rental agency and rent a “bug” to drive around in the city. You wont have to worry cause everyone will be drivng one too. Ive seen the new Fiat 500 here in America actually here in Michigan and honestly its almost like the new mini cooper only taller and not much differnt than say a Neon, ford Focus, or the Aveo. Welcome to future as Brad Paisley would say, Smaller everything, cars,phones,dogs

]]> By: elMike http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/comment-page-1/#comment-4697 elMike Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:17:07 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=875#comment-4697 Outside of Europe. Fiat has been huge in Argentina were 40-50 yrs ago they already came out with the Fiat 600 or "bolita" Then they had the 1500, 125, 1100 1300, the Duna and the newer ones that I don't remember the names because I came to America. I trust that Fiat will do great here in America, especially in the city environments. Outside of Europe. Fiat has been huge in Argentina were 40-50 yrs ago they already came out with the Fiat 600 or “bolita” Then they had the 1500, 125, 1100 1300, the Duna and the newer ones that I don’t remember the names because I came to America. I trust that Fiat will do great here in America, especially in the city environments.

]]> By: Patrick http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/comment-page-1/#comment-4224 Patrick Fri, 01 May 2009 08:18:39 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=875#comment-4224 You have to be joking. I dinky toy like that for $ 12ooo. Firstly, it is not going to stand up to the safety requirements of the US - wait until the first one gets into an accident with any standard US auto, Secondly, after they start putting on all the environmently friendly equipment, lets see if it still gets 40 miles to the gallon. Also, lets see if the performance is going to be acceptable to what the US citizen is used to. What is toted as a 40 mil/gal auto does not tell you where its being driven and at what speed. Finally, how are you going to fit the standard US citizen into that size car ??? The average US person will have to sit in the rear seat !!! If you don't believe me, just look at how many people are driving the BMW mini, the Hyundai is a much better option to the Fiat 500. The Alfa range is a better option but still temperamental and expensive. Sorry chrysler, but you are not going to survive with this plan. You have to be joking. I dinky toy like that for $ 12ooo. Firstly, it is not going to stand up to the safety requirements of the US – wait until the first one gets into an accident with any standard US auto, Secondly, after they start putting on all the environmently friendly equipment, lets see if it still gets 40 miles to the gallon. Also, lets see if the performance is going to be acceptable to what the US citizen is used to. What is toted as a 40 mil/gal auto does not tell you where its being driven and at what speed. Finally, how are you going to fit the standard US citizen into that size car ??? The average US person will have to sit in the rear seat !!! If you don’t believe me, just look at how many people are driving the BMW mini, the Hyundai is a much better option to the Fiat 500. The Alfa range is a better option but still temperamental and expensive. Sorry chrysler, but you are not going to survive with this plan.

]]> By: elhigh http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/comment-page-1/#comment-4073 elhigh Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:42:28 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=875#comment-4073 Would I buy a Chrysler 500? Sure. Chrysler's actual involvement in the vehicle will probably be next to nothing. It will be a Fiat through-and-through. Fiat used to have a definite presence in North America. I never see anything from them in the States anymore (I don't know about other NA countries, Canuckians weigh in!) so any Fiat I see is bound to have been around. And if it's on the road under its own power, well chalk up another loving caregiver. I think the 500 is a smarter car than the smart. It seats four, doesn't take up appreciably more space on the road, and frankly is just plain adorable. Fiat's "Fix It Again, Tony" reputation isn't as applicable as it used to be - now I'd guess Fiat products are at least as reliable as anything from Chrysler. That isn't saying much in favor of Chrysler, but maybe Chrysler's reputation could improve by association. Would I buy a Chrysler 500? Sure. Chrysler’s actual involvement in the vehicle will probably be next to nothing. It will be a Fiat through-and-through.

Fiat used to have a definite presence in North America. I never see anything from them in the States anymore (I don’t know about other NA countries, Canuckians weigh in!) so any Fiat I see is bound to have been around. And if it’s on the road under its own power, well chalk up another loving caregiver.

I think the 500 is a smarter car than the smart. It seats four, doesn’t take up appreciably more space on the road, and frankly is just plain adorable. Fiat’s “Fix It Again, Tony” reputation isn’t as applicable as it used to be – now I’d guess Fiat products are at least as reliable as anything from Chrysler. That isn’t saying much in favor of Chrysler, but maybe Chrysler’s reputation could improve by association.

]]> By: Will you be pre-ordering your Chrysler 500? - Chrysler 300C Forum: 300C & SRT8 Forums http://ecomodder.com/blog/fiats-small-cars-america/comment-page-1/#comment-4053 Will you be pre-ordering your Chrysler 500? - Chrysler 300C Forum: 300C & SRT8 Forums Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:52:44 +0000 http://ecomodder.com/blog/?p=875#comment-4053 [...] 500? Would be funny to see one of these sitting in your garage next to your 300SRT8 . Fiat’s Small Cars to Take Over America, Too? | Hypermiling, Fuel Economy, and EcoModding News … Fiat’s Small Cars to Take Over America, Too? by Benjamin Jones on January 28, 2009 Fiat is well [...]

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