fiat 500 - ferrari edition

Spuderoony · 27 Jul 2010 at 15:23

I realise it's not exactly the point, but here are some examples of actual Ferraris available for the same money:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1256261.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1801565.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1747768.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1568198.htm

Nuts.

shrek2 · 27 Jul 2010 at 15:30

Spuderoony said:
I realise it's not exactly the point, but here are some examples of actual Ferraris available for the same money:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1256261.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1801565.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1747768.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1568198.htm

Nuts.

Yes but how much would it cost to get one of those serviced? What about insurance costs?

cm1179 · 27 Jul 2010 at 15:46

Spuderoony said:
I realise it's not exactly the point, but here are some examples of actual Ferraris available for the same money:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1256261.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1801565.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1747768.htm
http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1568198.htm

Nuts.

i imagine they're that price because

a) they might not be the most favourable models or options
b) they are not a pristine example which any who would want a ferrari would really be after
c) they've been crashed

Spuderoony · 27 Jul 2010 at 16:10

Open your eyes, chaps:

Spuderoony said:
I realise it's not exactly the point

I'm not a window-licker; I know they're not like for like. I'm just making the point that 30k is serious car money.

The Running Man · 27 Jul 2010 at 16:15

that could be a terrible waste of anyones 30k

Maccapacca · 27 Jul 2010 at 16:24

Spuderoony said:
I realise it's not exactly the point, but here are some examples of actual Ferraris available for the same money:

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1747768.htm

Nuts.

Yes please

Re the Abarth 500 if they said it was £40k they'd sell all 152 in no time at all

Begbie · 27 Jul 2010 at 16:29

Can these, with the same engine be had cheaper without all the Ferrari crap?

Unlight · 27 Jul 2010 at 19:39

Standard Abarth 500 engine is 135bhp, with the Esseesse pack it is 160bhp. Can be had for approx 14.5k new for the standard.

TS7 · 27 Jul 2010 at 20:06

Spuderoony said:
I'm not a window-licker; I know they're not like for like. I'm just making the point that 30k is serious car money.

Indeed, 30k is serious car money and I can't see many Ferrari and Aston owners opting for these cars when there are numerous far superior cars to potter around town in which can be bought for the same money.

However they haven't made them because Ferrari and Aston Martin thought it would be an excellent idea to add a Fiat and a Toyata IQ to there range to fill a much needed gap. The reason is they need to produce these cars to comply with emissions rules set out by the EU which will come into force in a few years.

NVP · 27 Jul 2010 at 21:42

It's not actually a Ferrari though is it? It's still a fiat unlike Astons so wouldn't do anything for Ferraris total emissions. It's just a tarted up special edition.

johnny6 · 27 Jul 2010 at 21:52

I thought the emissions thing was across the whole company though

So as the R8, Veyron and various lambos are offset by the various small SEATs, Skodas and VWs

Ferrari would already be offset by the small Fiats.

Thats the only reason Aston is releasing that horrible small car as they've got no partner brand to offset against.

NVP · 27 Jul 2010 at 21:55

Oh so it's the mother company and not each individual brand? I suppose that makes sense, but then fiat wouldn't need this ferrari edition anyway.

Gibbo · 27 Jul 2010 at 21:55

Hi there

I like this a lot, but 30k, no not ever, 20k yes but not 30k, thats Focus RS, Megan R26 and even EVO money....

Vita · 27 Jul 2010 at 22:00

If I was a rich Arab, I'd buy this for my wife to drive around town in.

johnny6 · 27 Jul 2010 at 22:03

NVP said:
Oh so it's the mother company and not each individual brand? I suppose that makes sense, but then fiat wouldn't need this ferrari edition anyway.

I could be wrong but thats the way I've always read it.

Anyway this is the second Ferrari 500 only now with added chav bodykit

Cosimo · 27 Jul 2010 at 22:35

Vita said:
If I was a rich Arab, I'd buy this for my wife to drive around town in.

My wife wants one so I'll have to find her a rich Arab.

Westyfield2 · 27 Jul 2010 at 22:52

I like the look of that, though not exactly £30K like it!

simulatorman said:
Cute car is cute.

Mum got a 500 Sport "because it was looked nice". I tried and tried and tried to make her get the Abath but I failed.
There's an Abath that lives in the road by work, and I saw one here in Malta earlier this week (reg plate "ABA 500") and I keep thinking of what could have been.....

lordrobs · 28 Jul 2010 at 09:23

The "nipping into town car" space in my fantasy 'triple Euro million bumper bonus roll over win' garage has now been filled

Unlight · 28 Jul 2010 at 13:13

johnny6 said:
I could be wrong but thats the way I've always read it.

Anyway this is the second Ferrari 500 only now with added chav bodykit

I believe these were also used as loan cars to Ferrari customers whilst their car was in for a service/repairs etc.

"andy" · 28 Jul 2010 at 15:26

Vita said:
If I was a rich Arab, I'd buy this for my wife to drive around town in.

me too

infact id probably drive it into town myself too . can imagine 177bhp in one of those being a right laugh.

just not for 30k (unless i was a rich arab of course)

fiat 500 - ferrari edition

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