Driven: Fiat 500

[2o6]

What I'm really hoping here is that competition from the 500 will bring Mini Cooper prices down to a more reasonable level.

For the record, I like both cars, but given a choice between BMW engineering and Fiat engineering, the Mini wins.

I have to agree. The 500's platform is paid for, since it's shared with the Ford Ka and sister Fiat Panda. It's also simpler (torsion beam rear end versus the Mini's multilink setup). But the payoff is arguably cuter, fresher styling, more room and a lower price for about the same driving experience.

[sparkplug]

Will it hold together? Only the future will tell. To be continued.......

[Eye of the Tiger]

Will it hold together? Only the future will tell. To be continued.......

THE SMILEY FACE SUCKS. WHAT HAPPEEND TO THE CAT. BRING BACK THE CAT.

[cawimmer430]

That's not far from the truth, since removing the Powerstroke diesel to replace the oil pan is entirely too much work, some people put diapers on them.