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Rather then continue in the "Old" cars thread - I was actually looking at getting one of those (Convertible) for Mrs PVR.

I have never driven one, only seen one parked on the road. They seem fairly cheap (about 17k) which is the same as the entry level Golf I think. But - it is a bit different in a way.

Anyone actually driven one? Not too keen on the Mini, just too many of those about and I found the gear box horrible.

Sorry not driven one but also like the look of them.

A few one ones around my neck of the woods but saw a grey one today and all I can say is

Tempting hardtop http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2149259.htm

Dealers all seem to be far away - I assume a standard Fiat dealer does not deal in them then?

Cant tell from quick google but looks like maidstone or slough being nearest for Abarth only

abarth link

You could always wait for this Abarth ! also discused here

In meantime maybe worth a quick nose around here

Loads my way pvr - they are OK. Sorry, not my cup of tea but possibly in the right colour and combo.

There's a small place tucked away that does all the extras for the dealer - stripes, etc.

Come say hello if you pop this way, since I'll never see you at a meet!

If it was up to me, it would have been a VW Golf R32, but she-who-must-be-obeyed does not want that

Start organising more in civilisation, or on days that I am actually in Bristol and I would be along Heard rumours about you not sharing the mango juice though ...

I was LAST MAN STANDING at 05:15 that night!

But I was suffering a headache - fumes and being bounced to hell on the kart track took me by surprise. Second time in 12 years... Couple of Nurofen later and I got my second wind!!!

Oh and I meant Slough, not Bristol! For when you want to see that Fiat!

For Bristol - jump in with me next time. Promise it will be an embarrassing night!

Think Maidstone is the nearest to me to look / drive one of those things.

It is bad enough attending sport car meetings and get enough stick by Mrs PVR for doing that .... can you imagine if I said I was going to meet a load of X5 drivers

Straight jacket time for me I think ...

Next time tell her you're going for a pi$$ up! Sounds more credible! The X5 nerds is just a bonus that gets talked about for oh...... 5 minutes!

One minor detail ... I don't drink alcohol