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Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? #989239 23/02/2010 21:11 23/02/2010 21:11
D DJA Unregistered
DJA Unregistered D	It's probably been asked before but as I cleaned the coup (and applied my new fccuk stickers!) at the weekend I asked myself the question. My instinct says no, couldn't be as good as the previous, sully the memory, enjoy having a "rare" car etc been the main reasons. But then I think what if it was as good there's not that many good looking affordable coupes out there and good versions of the current one will only become harder to find! Would be interested to find out what others think.......

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989253 23/02/2010 21:36 23/02/2010 21:36
S shinyshoes Unregistered
shinyshoes Unregistered S	only if it was the same shape. they could do a far better job with newer engine/gearbox/electrics, but the shape IS coupe. any modern bubble attempt would be awful.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989258 23/02/2010 21:40 23/02/2010 21:40
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 , S samsite999 I AM a Coop
samsite999 I AM a Coop S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 11,159 ,	Yes, simply because it would reignight interest in the old one

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: samsite999] #989268 23/02/2010 21:50 23/02/2010 21:50
M Mrs_LickyL Unregistered
Mrs_LickyL Unregistered M	Originally Posted By: samsite999 Yes, simply because it would reignight interest in the old one NO - we don't want interest reignited. This is a CLOSED club. The rarer - the better

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989277 23/02/2010 22:04 23/02/2010 22:04
G GT_SEB0 Unregistered
GT_SEB0 Unregistered G	Yes and i believe there is one in the pipelines but it will be made by abarth reather than fiat and will be using lotus to make the chasis

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989279 23/02/2010 22:06 23/02/2010 22:06
D DJA Unregistered
DJA Unregistered D	Interesting idea about keeping the shape, a legend in the line of the 911 could be born!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989282 23/02/2010 22:09 23/02/2010 22:09
D DidCoop Unregistered
DidCoop Unregistered D	Originally Posted By: Mrs_LickyL Originally Posted By: samsite999 Yes, simply because it would reignight interest in the old one NO - we don't want interest reignited. This is a CLOSED club. The rarer - the better I agree totally with that statement. Chavs will find the old Coupe affordable and we'll be inundated with "cruisers" and the like! Bad form! No new Coupe thanks Fiat, we like the old one! lol!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989288 23/02/2010 22:13 23/02/2010 22:13
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,786 Peterborough, UK jas_racing My life on the forum
jas_racing My life on the forum Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,786 Peterborough, UK	Originally Posted By: GT_SEB0 Yes and i believe there is one in the pipelines but it will be made by abarth reather than fiat and will be using lotus to make the chasis And it will be built in N. Ireland? She's GONE!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: jas_racing] #989298 23/02/2010 22:26 23/02/2010 22:26
H Hammy Unregistered
Hammy Unregistered H	A new Coupe yes, but a retro throwback to our style of Coup, no thank you! Lets see some fresh bold new designs, not redesigns of cars from the past. Keep the spirit of the Coup - a bold stylish 4 seater that performs well, drives well and has plenty of soul. Last edited by Hammy; 23/02/2010 22:27.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: jas_racing] #989309 23/02/2010 22:40 23/02/2010 22:40
B belfastjohn Unregistered
belfastjohn Unregistered B	Originally Posted By: jas_racing Originally Posted By: GT_SEB0 Yes and i believe there is one in the pipelines but it will be made by abarth reather than fiat and will be using lotus to make the chasis And it will be built in N. Ireland in a hotel room full of hookers and cocaine Lets be accurate here

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989314 23/02/2010 22:46 23/02/2010 22:46
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645 J JKD Forum is my job
JKD Forum is my job J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645	When I become a millionaire I'm going to ask Fiat to make me a one off Coupe - with the design of the original and modern technology. That way, the Coupe will stay rare and I will have the best example in the world!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: JKD] #989327 23/02/2010 22:55 23/02/2010 22:55
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Eks Unregistered E	Originally Posted By: JKD When I become a millionaire I'm going to ask Fiat to make me a one off Coupe - with the design of the original and modern technology. That way, the Coupe will stay rare and I will have the best example in the world! one Coupe in the world that nobody knows how to fix when it inevitably goes wrong, apart from FIAT, who will take my millions back off me all too eagerly

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: JKD] #989330 23/02/2010 22:58 23/02/2010 22:58
M Mrs_LickyL Unregistered
Mrs_LickyL Unregistered M	Originally Posted By: JKD When I become a millionaire I'm going to ask Fiat to make me a one off Coupe - with the design of the original and modern technology. That way, the Coupe will stay rare and I will have the best example in the world! Seriously, whats the weather like on your planet?

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989331 23/02/2010 22:59 23/02/2010 22:59
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645 J JKD Forum is my job
JKD Forum is my job J Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,645	Originally Posted By: Mrs_LickyL Seriously, whats the weather like on your planet? Its snowing

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989333 23/02/2010 23:01 23/02/2010 23:01
N niff Unregistered
niff Unregistered N	nice one EKs, that made me laff my ass off!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989342 23/02/2010 23:13 23/02/2010 23:13
S stevoboxer Unregistered
stevoboxer Unregistered S	i think chavs could afford the coupe now, it's the insurance, breakdown and repair costs that they couldn't afford. my coops cost me a third of what i bought it three months ago in repairs and renovations. i still wouldn't trade it in though, it's a labour of love, patience (a lot of) my hard earned cash. i still cant get used to £40,000+ car drivers giving way with a smile and checking the car out as i pass though, and random people stopping you in fuel stations to ask you about it. this car can bring a smile to your face just by walking towards it in a car park. how many car owners can say that? i dont think they should make another one though, if the new coop didn't squeak and rattle, freeze solid every winter, eat oil and refuse to start when you're in a hurry, it just could not be called a fiat coupe could it?

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989344 23/02/2010 23:15 23/02/2010 23:15
B belfastjohn Unregistered
belfastjohn Unregistered B	It would be nice to have the money to have the original coop, completely strip and rebuilt with all weak areas upgraded and corrected, in a similar vein to that done with certain marques such as the xjs jag.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989352 23/02/2010 23:30 23/02/2010 23:30
M Mrs_LickyL Unregistered
Mrs_LickyL Unregistered M	Originally Posted By: stevoboxer i think chavs could afford the coupe now, it's the insurance, breakdown and repair costs that they couldn't afford. Which is why we get so many ones clogging up ebay etc

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989489 24/02/2010 10:08 24/02/2010 10:08
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,115 South Cheshire L Lucifer Forum is my job
Lucifer Forum is my job L Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 4,115 South Cheshire	I'd like to see a new Coupé. Possibly keeping one or two of the design queues from the original for continuity and heritage, but other than that an all-new design. For me it would have to retain the practicality too - none of this mk1 Audi TT backseat rubbish - because if not for this I'd never have owned a Coupé in the first place. Oh, and if it could be rear wheel drive... 2016 Jaguar F-Type R AWD; 2017 BMW M4 Competition Package; 2015 Range Rover Evoque 2.2 Tech

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: Lucifer] #989490 24/02/2010 10:12 24/02/2010 10:12
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea G Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President
Gunzi Club member 189, Former Club President Je suis un Coupé G Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,057 Southsea	The one that was touted a while back as an abarth coupe looked good, even if it was smaller. That with the 500 Abarth SS engine would be great fun. Like a larger faster Brabus roaster without the gash gearbox.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: Gunzi] #989551 24/02/2010 11:46 24/02/2010 11:46
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Biggers Unregistered B	I was thinking the very same yesterday when I went to Whittlebury Hall for a bit of golf practice...bloody freezing cold..even the auto driving range tees were out of action due to the weather.. Displayed at the Hall entrance are a couple of 'Fiat' banners, so there's probably a conference or exhibition of some sort going on in the main building opposite the golf clubhouse.. I'm going back tomorrow for more practice so will find out what's occurring.. Fiat have successfully reintroduced the '500', to a lesser extent the 'Bravo', and I'm sure they'd make an excellent new Coupé, hopefully without too many aerodynamic or style 'improvements' away from a perfect original

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #989576 24/02/2010 12:45 24/02/2010 12:45
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,568 Northampton England Sedicivalvole Club member 2092
Sedicivalvole Club member 2092 Forum is my life Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 6,568 Northampton England	I would like Fiat to re make the original Coupe. But they would have to do it properly. Adapting the current model much like 911 and installing new technology. No pathetic low power engines either. 300 BHP at least, same good looks with a few niggles worked out. With a FIAT badge not an Alfa one on it! It is because of this that I know FIAT won't be up to the job of doing it in a respectful manor. Vinci Grey LE Alfa 147 GTA 3.2 V6 BMW E92 M3 4.0 V8 Fiat Tipo Sedicivalvole 2.0 16v ABS

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #990998 26/02/2010 18:41 26/02/2010 18:41
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,918 Stoke-on-Trent duck! T Tommy_Coop23 My life on the forum
Tommy_Coop23 My life on the forum T Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,918 Stoke-on-Trent duck!	Originally Posted By: stevoboxer i think chavs could afford the coupe now, it's the insurance, breakdown and repair costs that they couldn't afford. my coops cost me a third of what i bought it three months ago in repairs and renovations. i still wouldn't trade it in though, it's a labour of love, patience (a lot of) my hard earned cash. i still cant get used to £40,000+ car drivers giving way with a smile and checking the car out as i pass though, and random people stopping you in fuel stations to ask you about it. this car can bring a smile to your face just by walking towards it in a car park. how many car owners can say that? i dont think they should make another one though, if the new coop didn't squeak and rattle, freeze solid every winter, eat oil and refuse to start when you're in a hurry, it just could not be called a fiat coupe could it? What a great post, especially the last bit, it's what gives the car so much character I doubt the new one would p*** water all over your arm after a wash/has been raining with the window open too haha I'll be back Alor Blue Seat Leon FR 180 atm

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: Tommy_Coop23] #991103 26/02/2010 21:49 26/02/2010 21:49
G GT_SEB0 Unregistered
GT_SEB0 Unregistered G	well the fiat coupe as we know it isnt the original coupe made by fiat so another one would be ace

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #991129 26/02/2010 22:26 26/02/2010 22:26
S spit Unregistered
spit Unregistered S	No.....be like when Nisssan made the 350Z after making the skylines.....no comparison if you ask me. The R35 is a different matter though. Paul

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #991135 26/02/2010 22:36 26/02/2010 22:36
S symonh2000 Unregistered
symonh2000 Unregistered S	I think they should make another one. As long as it is as good as the one we love then it cannot happen soon enough.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #991156 26/02/2010 23:04 26/02/2010 23:04
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,128 M5, 6th gear, 2400rpm bikenut55 Enjoying the ride
bikenut55 Enjoying the ride Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,128 M5, 6th gear, 2400rpm	Originally Posted By: GT_SEB0 well the fiat coupe as we know it isnt the original coupe made by fiat I was thinking the same thing.

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: bikenut55] #991249 27/02/2010 09:22 27/02/2010 09:22
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,417 Lightwater, Surrey DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311
DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,417 Lightwater, Surrey	But it was the first one without any other name 1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 1985½ & 2016 2017 Fiat 124 Spider + XF Sportbrake

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: DaveG] #991254 27/02/2010 09:45 27/02/2010 09:45
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,035 Carlisle Rob40 Club Member 1717
Rob40 Club Member 1717 Enjoying the ride Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,035 Carlisle	There have been new models resurrected from originals before, and if they were to re-produce the coupe like the Stratos reincarnation, then i think it would be a success; a modern looking legend of the past. Its probably too soon though, seems even the Yanks have waited 30-odd years before bringing back their 'new' old skool motors, but by then we'll probably be running on lithium ion power! This is how it should have come out of Torino!

Re: Would you want fiat to produce another coup?? [Re: ] #991260 27/02/2010 10:26 27/02/2010 10:26
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917 J JimO Forum veteran
JimO Forum veteran J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,917	Originally Posted By: spit No.....be like when Nisssan made the 350Z after making the skylines.....no comparison if you ask me. The R35 is a different matter though. Paul The 350 was no relation at all to the skylines though, the 350 was a throw back to the Z cars of old, 240, 260 etc and was actually a replacement of the horrendous 300...

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