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What do you like most about fiat coupes ? #1292322
26/11/2011 19:48
26/11/2011 19:48

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Just out of interest what do you like best about fiat coupes ?
Only takes a second to answer so please match views with responses.

I absolutely love the noise of my 20vt, love the.fact its a fiat and.how people who dont know about them are ignorant.towards them untill they experience.one. also how well the car has aged look wise smile

Whats your oppinion even if it is only one point ?

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292324
26/11/2011 19:53
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I love when I accelerate hard my adrenalin rises in tandem with the beautiful sound the car makes, especially with my custom exhaust. love

It also gives me true "heart in the mouth" moments and not always for good reasons rolleyes

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292341
26/11/2011 20:29
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Head-turning, supercar inspired exterior.

Classy Pininfarina designed interior.

Exhaust, turbo and dump valve noises all working together to create a symphony.

Thrilling acceleration.

Rare.

All of the above points are made 10 times better by the fact that it's an old Fiat!

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292347
26/11/2011 20:35
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Everything! Looks, sound, speed and the reaction it gets from people.


Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292355
26/11/2011 20:48
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Its the HOT Milf of Fiats laugh

She's certainly aged well with the unique looks.

Very very understated.

And I find most cars even premium modern cars very boring inside the coupe is a pleasure to be in always puts a smile on my face getting in it smile

5 cylinder growl is also very pleasant.

Bradders

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292356
26/11/2011 20:58
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In my case, it's the Jekyll & Hyde "personality"

On Wednesday, I cruised from the Midlands to Southampton and back in (relative) comfort and (relative) quiet and returned mid 30s mpg.

However, when the mood takes me, it's capable of 0-100 in under ten seconds and is more than capable of embarrassing exotica costing ten or even twenty times as much


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Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: Nigel] #1292368
26/11/2011 21:15
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Originally Posted By: Nigel
In my case, it's the Jekyll & Hyde "personality"

On Wednesday, I cruised from the Midlands to Southampton and back in (relative) comfort and (relative) quiet and returned mid 30s mpg.

However, when the mood takes me, it's capable of 0-100 in under ten seconds and is more than capable of embarrassing exotica costing ten or even twenty times as much


Haha that is bang on thumb

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292385
26/11/2011 21:36
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Bought mine for its looks, kept it for its performance. Quicker to list the few things i dislike (turning circle/headlights/ground clearance). But every time i tickle the throttle, i instantly forgive all of the above. smile


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Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: jimbob13] #1292390
26/11/2011 21:48
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It's a gorgeous looking car, fast, fun, very practical for a Coupe styled car, comes in a wide array of colours and dare I say it - it's been a reliable everyday car for me cool

Also, not to mention the great spirit and help on this forum and the friends you make become friends for life love

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292399
26/11/2011 22:13
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well,

Its off the road more than its on it, the girlfriend hates it,i carnt sit in traffic for too long,it eats fuel,it eats tyres, it creaks, it rattles, it tries its best to rape me of every penny i earn and it encougages me to be unfaithfull and go and buy another car! rage banghead laugh

But on that special day,when everything comes together, and you take her out for a spirited drive on a day off , the noise, the power,the looks all align together to make absolute perfection. cloud9

But if i had to seetle on one point it would certainly be the power!bit of a cocky view but lots of expensive cars just seem like cannon fodder!

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292401
26/11/2011 22:29
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I like that it's different. And the rarer it's becoming the better.

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292407
26/11/2011 23:03
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1.looks...sounds and goes like an Italian supercar..
2. Rarity
3. The fact it is something different.
4. The feel of the turbo pushing me into the back of my seat.
5. Proper 4 seater,
6. Price
7. 0-60 time.
8. All of the above :-)

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292408
26/11/2011 23:03
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I like that it is a one-off with a story, born of the wrong company, built in the wrong factory, and pulled together by clever use of parts from other cars, vans, bolt-on performance extras, and so on.

How it manages to be so good with that history amazes me.

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292413
26/11/2011 23:21
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...when I catch my reflection on the dials. Sweet.

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292415
26/11/2011 23:28
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When I catch my reflection in shop windows!!!!!!

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292433
27/11/2011 01:12
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Originally Posted By: Naf
When I catch my reflection in shop windows!!!!!!


Or in someone's case on the forum, when they catch themelves crashing THROUGH the shop window laugh

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292456
27/11/2011 09:48
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Originally Posted By: proccy
Or in someone's case on the forum, when they catch themelves crashing THROUGH the shop window laugh


PMSL. rofl

I'd forgotten all about that story! It'll be 5 years of ownership for me on Wednesday and that has brought the memories flooding back. love

For me there's no single defining point; it's a combination of what a lot of other people have already said that makes it a superb all-round package and the fact that it's been an ultra-reliable everyday car for the past half decade. cool

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292462
27/11/2011 10:30
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In the coupe.
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In the coupe.
I love third gear. I adore my engine bay(iknow that's sad).
But best of all is the people i have met because of it. I am now on first name terms with my bank manager!



Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: Theresa] #1292465
27/11/2011 10:33
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Originally Posted By: Theresa
It's a gorgeous looking car, fast, fun, very practical for a Coupe styled car, comes in a wide array of colours and dare I say it - it's been a reliable everyday car for me cool

Also, not to mention the great spirit and help on this forum and the friends you make become friends for life love


yes thumb If I never had a Coupé I wouldn't have experienced the Big Coop Meet at Whoop Hall,certainly one of the highlights of my Coupé ownership cool .

Baz smile


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Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292477
27/11/2011 11:30
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As an huge Auto Italian tifosi - I like it as its Italian, its looks, style, performance, noise, cost, smell (OK that maybe AG Leather care!) the feel its something special. Even after a couple of years owning the LE (and it being my 2nd Coop) I still get a buzz driving it and it turns alot of heads. It also still makes me turn round to look at it every time I park up. I also like the fact that to keep running its comparatively cheap for the type of car it is and in having MotorMech not too far away - easy to maintain. I also enjoy cleaning it - great unusual lines. The Coupe will go down in Automotive design history as its known as the first example of Deconstructivism in vehicle design in a production car - that alone will make values rise one day.

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Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292550
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Originally Posted By: bossycoupe
Whats your oppinion even if it is only one point ?


- that there's only one 'p' in opinion ? wink

- I like seeing another and thinking ' hey - I've got one of those..' cool

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1292625
27/11/2011 22:57
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Originally Posted By: Biggers
Originally Posted By: bossycoupe
Whats your oppinion even if it is only one point ?


- that there's only one 'p' in opinion ? wink

- I like seeing another and thinking ' hey - I've got one of those..' cool


give me a break please lol atleast it isnt text chat.
And yes given the running costs in class it surely can not be beaten.i couldnt.force my car to consume how my.subaru did and once started i would say my coupe is quicker smile

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1293066
29/11/2011 14:41
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The Coupe has a really organic feel to the way it drives. It just feels right (as long as you don't push it to the limits of the suspensions capabilities). Drive at upto say 80% and it drives in a really fluid way. The steering self-centres just right, the gear change is smooth and positive but not too light, and above town speed, the supply suspension belies its vintage origins.


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Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: neil_r] #1293115
29/11/2011 16:54
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The windscreen washers. They amuse me.

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1293155
29/11/2011 19:38
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I like the fact that it doesn't bleep at you if you haven't got your seat belt on. I don't want my car to be a policeman.


Horsing around's a serious business.
Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: jasgol] #1293163
29/11/2011 20:13
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Originally Posted By: jasgol
I like the fact that it doesn't bleep at you if you haven't got your seat belt on. I don't want my car to be a policeman.

i love that to as i always take my belt of when i pull onto my road and was relieved when i done it first in my coupe and it was silent

Re: What do you like most about fiat coupes ? [Re: ] #1294637
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i love that to as i always take my belt of when i pull onto my road and was relieved when i done it first in my coupe and it was silent

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