Should I buy a 500?

[Amalfi]

I'm test driving a 500 tomorrow and I'm looking at a 500 sport 1.4 16v. Can someone tell me what a multijet sport is? Also anyone know what the yearly tax costs?

Also what is dual -logic semi transmission?

Typical girl questions I know! Finally I see the 500 as a young funky person's car do you think it's acceptable for a 33 year old married woman to drive one - I am trendy honest!

[Tino]

Ciao Amalfi

The dualogic transmission is a "semi-automatic" transmission and is only available on the 1.2 petrol engine, not the 1.4 as far as I know. It is effectively an automatic control system that controls a modified manual gearbox, so there is no clutch pedal. The advantages are that you donlt have to change the gears yourself, although you can do if you want, and it is claimed to be slightly more economical. That said, the conventional manual is a little bit faster in terms of acceleration.

Here is a review of the 1.2 dualogic from Autocar magazine .. .just click on the following link .. Fiat 500 1.2 Dualogic - Road Test First Drive - Autocar.co.uk

The Multijet is a diesel engine and is a 1.3 litre engine. It is a fine engine, but the 1.2 petrol engine is more than adequate. The diesel and 1.4 petrol cost £1400 more than the 1.2, so it's is probably not worth it over the 1.2 petrol unless you do drive fast, or do lots of miles, or prefer more grunt on the motorway.

As far as road tax goes, the 1.4 petrol is the most expensive:

For 2008, the road tax is:

1.4 petrol £120
1.2 petrol £35
1.3 diesel £35

[Tino]

Originally Posted by Amalfi

Finally I see the 500 as a young funky person's car do you think it's acceptable for a 33 year old married woman to drive one - I am trendy honest!

The 500 only suitable for young funky people ... rubbish!!!!!!
The 500 is the coolest car on the streets today and is classless and ageless.
You would look cool if you were 23 or 83 !!!

[charliestyr]

The road tax is changing too, so the 1.2 and 1.3 will be going down to £20p/a, but I'm not sure what the change is for the 1.4.

Charlie -

[slim]

i believe the road fund tax is only going down to £20 per year for vehicles emiting 110g of c02 and less... from 2010... the 1.2 emits 119g and 1.4 emmits 149g... cheers. slim.

[slimgimli]

I'm in my mid forties divorced ,with a 'toyboy' (only just lol) and love my little Bibi. Go for it ,I have never had a car I love as much, even tho I've had a few blibs which are now fixed. They are great little cars and part of the fun is to go on the fiat configurator and design your own unique 500!!!

[j3bnl]

Originally Posted by slimgimli

I'm in my mid forties divorced ,

I'm in my early 40's and hoping for a divorce
Get one ordered its the smartest wee car available.

[slimgimli]

Who would get custody of the 500 tho

[Amalfi]

Thanks for everyone's help and reassurance that the 500 is cool for all ages! Configured my Fiat 500 on the web yesterday and looking for a 1.4 dual logic semi transmission with alloys, chome kit & trim, in either Bossa Nova White or Punk grey - I'm guessing I'm going to have to wait a few months to get my 500 Test drive is at 12.30 will let you know how I get on. Looking forward to joining the 500 club

[j3bnl]

Originally Posted by slimgimli

Who would get custody of the 500 tho

Me of course.