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Fiat will go the way of Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Alfa, Lancia, and every other midrange European sedan that has ever been marketed here. I don't know what it is about them that they just can't make it in the US. I just hope Fiat does not destroy Chrysler in the process.
Fiat will go the way of Renault, Peugeot, Opel, Alfa, Lancia, and every other midrange European sedan that has ever been marketed here. I don't know what it is about them that they just can't make it in the US. I just hope Fiat does not destroy Chrysler in the process.
Chrysler has been on it's deathbed for years, another failure won't hurt them.. The best thing they did was separate Ram from the rest of the garbage they're pumping out. Might actually turn a profit with the Ram. I still wouldn't touch em with a 10 ft pole, too many bad memories of 2006 and the trucks getting 11 MPG, but they are really trying to step up their game and catch Ford/Chevy in tech. Truck of the Year two times running now I heard?
Chrysler has the best looking model line up. In a world where you can't tell a Camry from Accord or even a Corolla, you can never mistake a Charger or a Challenger for anything else. Not to mention the entire Jeep line. Now Fiat comes along and they put out the Dart. The downturn begins.
Chrysler has the best looking model line up. In a world where you can't tell a Camry from Accord or even a Corolla, you can never mistake a Charger or a Challenger for anything else. Not to mention the entire Jeep line. Now Fiat comes along and they put out the Dart. The downturn begins.
Out of the top worst looking cars in the US in 2014. I'd put the Chrysler 200, the Jeep Cherokee (not the grand) and the Fiat 500L all on that list. All made by or designed with Chrysler. Sure they are unique styling, but unique doesn't always equate to good looking.
Ok, am seeing more of the 500L models parked on Manhattan, NYC streets and have to say yes it is streets better looking than the "pumpkin" 500.
Sits a bit higher and is longer which gives the 500L a bit more *ahem* rugged appearance. In comparison think the previous poster nailed it when he called he 500 a *pumpkin*. It looks like a go-cart! *LOL*
Still you see plenty of Fiats all over Manhattan so they obviously have fans.
On a side note regarding reliability, many NYC car rental and share schemes seemed to have pulled the 500's from their fleet. Hertz 27/7 in particular seems to have had problems. But then again those Fiat 500s where their cheapest offerings (often could be had for $7/hour) and thus were rode hard.
Often after just four months of use a new 500 looked tore up and by six was a busted and broken down mess. We're talking about access panels popped out around passenger and driver floor areas. Batteries that wouldn't hold charges, and so forth.
Ok, am seeing more of the 500L models parked on Manhattan, NYC streets and have to say yes it is streets better looking than the "pumpkin" 500.
Sits a bit higher and is longer which gives the 500L a bit more *ahem* rugged appearance. In comparison think the previous poster nailed it when he called he 500 a *pumpkin*. It looks like a go-cart! *LOL*
Still you see plenty of Fiats all over Manhattan so they obviously have fans.
On a side note regarding reliability, many NYC car rental and share schemes seemed to have pulled the 500's from their fleet. Hertz 27/7 in particular seems to have had problems. But then again those Fiat 500s where their cheapest offerings (often could be had for $7/hour) and thus were rode hard.
Often after just four months of use a new 500 looked tore up and by six was a busted and broken down mess. We're talking about access panels popped out around passenger and driver floor areas. Batteries that wouldn't hold charges, and so forth.
If you drive a Lexus or MBZ on the streets of Manhattan.. doubt they would be bullet proof as well. Probably only hummers will last but even they will have some damage. I've lived and owned a car in Manhattan.. I know what the roads are like.
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