Show Us Your Motors!

Dis86 · 14 May 2017 at 17:09

BigglesPiP said:
Just about all the engine parts, and most of the rest of the parts in the car, are still labelled FIAT. Is the Ypsilon really the base on which the 500 is made?

I think it's more the other way around, the 500 platform was used for the ypsilon (as well as the ka!)

BigglesPiP · 14 May 2017 at 17:10

Dis86 said:
I think it's more the other way around, the 500 platform was used for the ypsilon (as well as the ka!)

Indeed it is, I think even the Lancia bonnet badge says FIAT on the back.

Frozennova · 14 May 2017 at 17:19

BigglesPiP said:
Indeed it is, I think even the Lancia bonnet badge says FIAT on the back.

Pretty sure I've seen Mopar emblems under the bonnet of 500s too

almoststew1990 · 15 May 2017 at 07:28

Free car.

Joe T · 15 May 2017 at 07:31

Showing Mr Regular (of Regular Car Reviews) around my Morgan Plus 8:

Glanza · 15 May 2017 at 11:04

BigglesPiP said:
SNIP

Abarth 595 Competizione

Don't defend your choice

Love my Abarth 500, yes some people make comments that it's a girls car until you put the foot down and then suddenly conversation turns to omg what's in that etc, Everyone I've taken out in mine have been impressed by how well it handles and drives, go kart on wheels springs to mind.

I didn't enjoy the noise the Monza makes and i didn't like the 4 exhausts out the back, Went with the Magneti Marelli Bombardone exhaust, not too loud that it annoys the neighbours but enough noise when you put the foot down and like yours making it pop on the upshift puts a smile on my face.

Simon · 15 May 2017 at 11:52

BigglesPiP said:
The plate.. I know, and I'm not changing it.

Will it go on the Tesla? at least this has an engine.

Del Lardo · 15 May 2017 at 12:21

Evora all cleaned up

Andybtsn · 15 May 2017 at 13:07

Thought this pic looked good last night.

BigglesPiP · 15 May 2017 at 13:24

Simon said:
Will it go on the Tesla? at least this has an engine.

Probably after the new plate isn't current. No shame at all.

[TW]Fox · 15 May 2017 at 13:43

peterattheboro said:
I'm over the moon for your 17 plate

BigglesPiP said:
Probably after the new plate isn't current. No shame at all.

I think we'd be better off with a dateless plate system. It's bizarre how much people care about having a new plate.

Cleisthenes · 15 May 2017 at 14:02

[TW]Fox said:
I think we'd be better off with a dateless plate system. It's bizarre how much people care about having a new plate.

I doubt that'll ever happen. People caring so much means more people will buy/lease/PCP newer cars meaning more money spent.

Basher · 15 May 2017 at 16:37

[TW]Fox said:
I think we'd be better off with a dateless plate system. It's bizarre how much people care about having a new plate.

In what sense would we be better off? Surely people wanting new cars is good for our car industry in the UK?

paradigm · 15 May 2017 at 18:56

Basher said:
In what sense would we be better off? Surely people wanting new cars is good for our car industry in the UK?

People would still want new cars for the warranty benefits, the "new" facelifts, entire new models, etc.

What they would no longer want (and never should have wanted), is a new plastic rectangle with two digits that represent the year or purchase. :confused:

sigma · 15 May 2017 at 19:06

paradigm said:
What they would no longer want (and never should have wanted), is a new plastic rectangle with two digits that represent the year or purchase.

But then how could you show people that you're 'richer' than they are?

Conscript · 15 May 2017 at 20:23

There was a beautiful sunset on Sunday

timmeh · 16 May 2017 at 00:37

Do people actually buy new cars just for the numbers in the number plate? :confused:

That's pretty sad.

Dr House · 16 May 2017 at 01:01

no but people like have as new car as they can afford, I have a 2015 car but Im thinking of buying the same 2016 car.

Em3bbs · 16 May 2017 at 07:12

Dr House said:
no but people like have as new car as they can afford, I have a 2015 car but Im thinking of buying the same 2016 car.

Wait, aren't you a student doctor who lives in digs and is constantly complaining about their pay? Or am I getting you confused with someone else.

Basher · 16 May 2017 at 08:12

paradigm said:
People would still want new cars for the warranty benefits, the "new" facelifts, entire new models, etc.

What they would no longer want (and never should have wanted), is a new plastic rectangle with two digits that represent the year or purchase.

True, but we all know that people like to show off how new their car is. If you take that away it may impact car sales.

Call it strange or sad or whatever you like, but people like other people to know how new their car is. I can't see any justification to take that away from them.