Simon_hill Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Dear All, After only three weeks I'm selling my Fiat 500 ☹️. Unfortunately, unexpectedly high property renovation costs have meant that I have to sell it and rather it than the 7! Fiat 500 Sport 1.4 16V in Passodoble Red. '08 plate (delivered 1st March) 360 miles. 1.4 16V 100HP engine. 6 speed gearbox. Standard Sport spec including: Blue&Me (voice controlled bluetooth telephone, media player (USB and I-pod). ESP 7 airbags. ENCAP 5 star rating. Steering wheel controls. Elec windows. Air conditioning. Alloy wheels (sport style) Tinted rear windows. Sports seats. Spoiler Sport button (changes steering effort and throttle response). Original Fiat 500 mats. Taxed until end Feb '09. New condition (as you'd expect for a car with only this mileage). Available now - save joining the waiting list. 3 year warranty remaining (well, 2 years, 11 months and 11 days to be precise!). £9995 ONO Pics on pistonheads here Many thanks , Simon Tel: 07779 164993 Edited by - simon_hill on 21 Mar 2008 18:34:33 Edited by - simon_hill on 22 Mar 2008 11:49:08 Edited to reduce price and to add better pictures to pistonheads link. Edited by - simon_hill on 24 Mar 2008 09:31:21 Edited by - simon_hill on 24 Mar 2008 09:36:28 Got tax wrong Edited by - simon_hill on 25 Mar 2008 07:08:56 Edited by - simon_hill on 27 Mar 2008 17:27:42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi Simon, sorry to hear that, and have a BTT from me - out of interest, what did you think of the car (accepting the fact that you are trying to sell it!) as this is exactly what Tessa wants - just not quite the right timing for us.... www.mycaterham.com here Videos here 102,000 miles car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_hill Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hi Angus, Thanks for the BTTT. It is a very good car. Seems very well built - very solid, no rattles or squeaks. Materials are generally very good (some cheaper bits, but they've had to compromise in some places to prioritise others.) Performance is pretty good, though I've not really had chance to stretch it that much due to the miles. Very nice rorty sound though. Economy so far about 38-43MPG. 6 speed gearbox is nice, with well chosen ratios and it's nice having the gearlever so close to your hand. Excellent brakes; very little lost stroke, good effectiveness and easy to modulate. Handling is pretty good; quite grippy and reasonably balanced (though it has ESP, which cuts in before it gets out of shape). Steering OK in sport mode (a little light in normal mode). Ride is mixed - over potholes and ridges, it's very good in terms of impact shock and noise (the sound quality is like a car a few classes higher) and on a crappy road the likes of which I drive on daily, it's OK, though on a smoother road, it can sometimes pick out surface ripples, which set it off. Much better ride than one I tried on 16" wheels though. I did come from a Peugeot 306 though and will be going back to one! Quietness overall is pretty good - road, wind and engine noise are well balanced and the engine sound is there when you want it (i.e. more spirited acceleration), but quiet when you're cruising. Other points: Seats are supportive with a surprising amount of legroom (though I'd like steering reach adjustment. Loads of kit: Blue&Me is very useful - you can control your ipod and see all the track names in the centre display. It also downloads your phone book so you can use the voice recognition to say "Call Barry". It then asks, "Barry Home or Barry Mobile?", which I thought was pretty cool. Good safety - 5 star ENCAP, 7 airbags, ESP etc. Headlights are average on main beam- I tend to put +50% bulbs in my cars and would do the same with this if I were keeping it. Narrow car, which is great for nipping through gaps, or threading down a little country lane, but steering lock is a bit limited (I think it's limited due to the 6speed box). Overall, If I could keep it I would, but I don't want to have this size of overdraft for ever!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 We are expecting to take delivery of ours in April........ Glad to hear you liked it anyway. Hope you find a buyer. Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_hill Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Simon, What spec and colour are you getting 🤔 Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKB Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Simon. Compared with the others on pistonheads yours is a steal Good luck with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 1.2 Sport (looking for economy) in bossa nova white. 15" two tone sport alloys, glass roof, climate control. Simon Bell - Caterham 7 Duratec R I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Check out the website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Thanks for the feedback - a bargain indeed, if only the timing were different for us! We took a similar one for a quick test drive, and I must admit I was pleasantly impressed with the thing - nice to have a slightly different interior... Good luck with the sale - and a BTT again! www.mycaterham.com here Videos here 102,000 miles car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_hill Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi Angus, Thanks for the BTTT . I think at this rate, the timing will be right for you! Surprisingly few people interested considering how cheap it is (in contrast to the 306 which I mistakenly sold, which had 40 people in 2 days! !) Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_hill Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 BTTT in case there's anyone looking for cars whilst they should be working on a Friday afternoon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Sorry comment meant to help - if theres a waiting list would the dealer not give you a decent bid to buy the car back? All the best with the sale - got a soft spot for small iats and have a 126 myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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