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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ngweibing
anyone saw the fiat abarth commercial with the lady with scorpion tattoo her neck?
Can't watch that at work without having to stay seated for about 10 minutes.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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I can vouch for FIAT safety
Originally Posted by moreaux
My friend back in France has one of the first 500 Abarth. Seating position is very Italian (high and steering wheel in an awkward angle) interior is...basic at best. It's quick but bumpers are way too soft which is bad for parking in Paris. And I can't imagine...safe?
I had a new Fiat Sport with only 1800 miles on it when I was hit almost directly head on by some idiot texting in a Chevy Suburban. All the airbags went off, etc. I just opened the door and walked out. Sore, but no major issues. Fiat is now dead (it did, tho, manage to total the Suburban!) and Mini is ordered. BTW, I loved the Fiat while it lasted - had its flaws, but still alot of fun.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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It's great that you were unharmed although you lost the Fiat. Hope you enjoy your new Mini!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks. This is what remained. Hope to have better luck in the Mini (and it seems a little more fun to drive).
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SyoSteve
Thanks. This is what remained. Hope to have better luck in the Mini (and it seems a little more fun to drive).
Yikes! Approx how fast were both cars going?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:36 PM
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I like the FIAT commercial with the hot babes in it. Oh wait the Charlie Sheen commercial is really good too!!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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I was going about 35-40 (third gear, which with 101hp doesn't get you going too fast), he was probably 45, maybe 50.
 
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