Silver coin celebrating the Fiat 500's 60th anniversary released

Klub Class · 28th October 2017, 16:55

Quoting from the Fiat's press release :

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Italian State Mint releases new coin celebrating the iconic Fiat 500.
Coin has a 5 Euro face value and marks the legendary model's 60th anniversary.
The coin can be purchased from the Istituto del Poligrafico e della Zecca sales channels for 40 Euro.
Both faces depict the 500's unmistakable profile.
Only 4,000 will be minted, making the coin a true collector's item

CrAzY dRiVeR · 28th October 2017, 17:12

The modern iteration of it completed 10 years in the market this year - and hasn't received any significant updates till now. Hope FCA is not waiting for the government to come out with any coins before giving the car a proper update that it deserves.

abhishek46 · 29th October 2017, 11:43

I got a chance to drive one of these (the diesel one) a few years back.
And strictly speaking, it felt properly ordinary.
It felt no better than a cheaper Fiat panda.
And a Fiat Bravo was far better than this, in many aspects.

I think the initial euphoria has come down, and this now looks/feels nowhere as special as the MINI, like how it did when it was relaunched a decade back.

GTO · 30th October 2017, 10:22

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Originally Posted by abhishek46

And strictly speaking, it felt properly ordinary.

Agreed and the same is applicable to the VW Beetle too which has a very 'normal' driving experience. Both these cars - the 500 & Beetle - sell on style more than anything else.

On the other hand, the Mini Cooper is truly premium, especially when it comes to driving pleasure.

Doge · 31st October 2017, 04:14

Comparing a Cooper to a 75 HP diesel 500 is like comparing apples to bowling balls.
Now the 500 SS is where it is at, cheaper, better looking and crazy sounding little car.
Mini would feel boring after.

MartinVirage · 31st October 2017, 08:48

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Originally Posted by Doge

Comparing a Cooper to a 75 HP diesel 500 is like comparing apples to bowling balls.
Now the 500 SS is where it is at, cheaper, better looking and crazy sounding little car.
Mini would feel boring after.

Totally Agree! But somehow i think it is not a car enthusiasts dream. Like a car enthusiast would love to buy say an Evo - and work on it every weekend to make it faster. This car is more of a fashion statement. IMHO going fast or practicality is not even what FIAT is aiming for this.

PS: I love the Coin too.

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