Buying a Fiat 500 - what engine?
I am interested in buying a new Fiat 500.
I personally would prefer the 0.9 Twinair or the 0.9 Twinair Lounge but the dealer is pushing for a 1.2 Lounge because (in the dealer's opinion) the 1.2 Lounge is cheaper to insure and quieter at speeds of above 50mph.
In fact I have checked, and the difference in insurance cost is immaterial. Which one should I go for?
My wife will do less than 5,000 miles per year and will drive on motorways no more than three-four times a year.
Do you recommend any Fiat dealers? I live in NW London.
I personally would prefer the 0.9 Twinair or the 0.9 Twinair Lounge but the dealer is pushing for a 1.2 Lounge because (in the dealer's opinion) the 1.2 Lounge is cheaper to insure and quieter at speeds of above 50mph.
In fact I have checked, and the difference in insurance cost is immaterial. Which one should I go for?
My wife will do less than 5,000 miles per year and will drive on motorways no more than three-four times a year.
Do you recommend any Fiat dealers? I live in NW London.
Asked on 30 January 2012 by Luca20
Answered by
Honest John
I have a 1.2 Lounge and, while it's comfortable on the motorway, it doesn't like hills. The TwinAir is much more fun. Recommend Parkway FIAT, Hounslow.
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