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We've seen a 60 plate FIAT 500 1.2s at Motorpoint for £8,600, but they have no TwinAirs yet. A new TwinAir from FIAT will cost £12,700, but is it worth waiting to see if Motorpoint will get any? We're also considering the Ford Ka, which we've seen from your website is made in the same factory as the 500: Is it worth a look, and what are the pros and cons of the Ka v/s the 500?

Asked on 5 October 2011 by LW, via email

Answered by Honest John

Kas are the same cars underneath but don't look as good and have no cachet, so sell at a lower price level than 500s - at least £1,000 less. There are a lot of ex BSM 500 1.2s around at the moment, depressing prices. But these are mostly low spec Pop models. Best to get a Lounge. TwinAirs are still at a relative premium.

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