Ordered my Fiat 500! EDIT: Delivery taken; Pics on Page 6

hillram · 26th May 2009, 10:40

Man thats a steal for 90 quid.an the car cover looks so impressive.Your 500 deserves the best.

omaragra · 26th May 2009, 12:53

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Originally Posted by sushanthr77

And now you can drive the car with the cover on!

YUP !!! I will try

the_stranger · 9th June 2009, 10:11

great car man. Congrats! Fabulous cover too

omaragra · 9th June 2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

great car man. Congrats! Fabulous cover too

Thanks !! The best part is the convenience of driving it due to its size !!

d_payne · 9th June 2009, 11:37

Now, that's a first! Congrats on the purchase. Apart from being drop-dead gorgeous, this car is as practical as it gets for Indian cities. I've always loved the 500 for its originality!

Yet to see one on the road though.

Cheers!
Payne

omaragra · 9th June 2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by hillram

Man thats a steal for 90 quid.an the car cover looks so impressive.Your 500 deserves the best.

Haha !! Yes that's why I got it instantly when I saw it on eBay.

trrk · 9th June 2009, 13:51

Hi,

In another thread related to car seat covers, you have mentioned about air bags on the seat.

Could you elaborate on how this would work?

omaragra · 9th June 2009, 14:27

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

In another thread related to car seat covers, you have mentioned about air bags on the seat.

Could you elaborate on how this would work?

Yes the front seats have airbags in them. Side airbags are housed in the outer sides of the two front seats, protecting the occupants during side impacts.

The total number of airbags are 7.

1 Steering wheel Airbag

2 Dashboard Airbag

3&4 Front seats Airbags (You can see a small black tag with the words "Airbag"!!)

5 Knee Airbag

6&7 Window Airbags

(Pic below, not my car !! LOL)

trrk · 9th June 2009, 18:10

Hi Omar,

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Originally Posted by omaragra

Yes the front seats have airbags in them. Side airbags are housed in the outer sides of the two front seats, protecting the occupants during side impacts.

Thanks for the details.

Never knew about it.

amit · 9th June 2009, 18:18

A yellow Fiat 500 was driving along with me on the Vashi bride today morning at about 8.30. The yellow doesn't suit the 500 as much as some other colours (Red is the best) but it was great seeing the car in metal for the first time. Like the Beetle, the 500 brings a smile on your face the moment you see it. By the time you start driving these cars, you are grinning

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FastLove · 9th June 2009, 19:12

Fanatastic cover you got there omar. just lovely.

i think the idea of the cover is to cover not the FIAT 500 but for others who dont have the car and wished theirs loooked like the 500

btw , personally form what i have seen and known about the car i am surprised with the 15 lacs tag and believe that you have to be the "shaukeen " of all shaukeens to go for this lovely little thing !

omaragra · 9th June 2009, 19:46

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Originally Posted by FastLove

Fanatastic cover you got there omar. just lovely.

i think the idea of the cover is to cover not the FIAT 500 but for others who dont have the car and wished theirs loooked like the 500

btw , personally form what i have seen and known about the car i am surprised with the 15 lacs tag and believe that you have to be the "shaukeen " of all shaukeens to go for this lovely little thing !

Haha !! Thanks. Yes I needed a car, and when I came to find out that the lovely 500 is coming I waited patiently for almost a year and bam was all over my father's head till he agreed !! Bahut gaali kahni padi thi !! But aftermath was good !! LOL

I really love this car and the best part it brings a smile to everyones face.

I sent an email to the CEO of Fiat India and got a reply the very next day from his blackberry!! I deleted it by mistake :-(

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Originally Posted by amit

A yellow Fiat 500 was driving along with me on the Vashi bride today morning at about 8.30. The yellow doesn't suit the 500 as much as some other colours (Red is the best) but it was great seeing the car in metal for the first time. Like the Beetle, the 500 brings a smile on your face the moment you see it. By the time you start driving these cars, you are grinning

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I saw a yellow here in the UK. Yes I agree I also didnt like it much. And Like you said my friend, it indeed brings a smile

I like it car more than the Mini !! It's more retro !!

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akhilesh51 · 9th June 2009, 19:58

I guess 500 commands as much road presence as Ferrari here in India. I am myself a huge fan of this car and having driven it in UK too, I am smitten by this little red devil. Alas, My dad just wouldn't budge...envy you!!!

omaragra · 10th June 2009, 00:45

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Originally Posted by akhilesh51

I guess 500 commands as much road presence as Ferrari here in India. I am myself a huge fan of this car and having driven it in UK too, I am smitten by this little red devil. Alas, My dad just wouldn't budge...envy you!!!

Thanks mate !! and I like your Devil Bart !!

omaragra · 6th January 2010, 11:25

Calling all Fiat 500 owners !!!!

I am having serious doubts regarding the service which will be provided by Tata/Fiat for the 500 !!!!!

26th May 2009, 10:40	#151
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Man thats a steal for 90 quid.an the car cover looks so impressive.Your 500 deserves the best.
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9th June 2009, 10:11	#153
the_stranger BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A.P Posts: 42 Thanked: 2 Times	great car man. Congrats! Fabulous cover too
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9th June 2009, 11:37	#155
d_payne BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 180 Thanked: 210 Times	Now, that's a first! Congrats on the purchase. Apart from being drop-dead gorgeous, this car is as practical as it gets for Indian cities. I've always loved the 500 for its originality! Yet to see one on the road though. Cheers! Payne
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9th June 2009, 13:51	#157
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, In another thread related to car seat covers, you have mentioned about air bags on the seat. Could you elaborate on how this would work?
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9th June 2009, 18:18	#160
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	A yellow Fiat 500 was driving along with me on the Vashi bride today morning at about 8.30. The yellow doesn't suit the 500 as much as some other colours (Red is the best) but it was great seeing the car in metal for the first time. Like the Beetle, the 500 brings a smile on your face the moment you see it. By the time you start driving these cars, you are grinning .
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9th June 2009, 19:12	#161
FastLove BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 416 Thanked: 99 Times	Fanatastic cover you got there omar. just lovely. i think the idea of the cover is to cover not the FIAT 500 but for others who dont have the car and wished theirs loooked like the 500 btw , personally form what i have seen and known about the car i am surprised with the 15 lacs tag and believe that you have to be the "shaukeen " of all shaukeens to go for this lovely little thing !
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9th June 2009, 19:58	#163
akhilesh51 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jaipur, RAJ Posts: 631 Thanked: 339 Times	I guess 500 commands as much road presence as Ferrari here in India. I am myself a huge fan of this car and having driven it in UK too, I am smitten by this little red devil. Alas, My dad just wouldn't budge...envy you!!!
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6th January 2010, 11:25	#165
omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	Calling all Fiat 500 owners Calling all Fiat 500 owners !!!! I am having serious doubts regarding the service which will be provided by Tata/Fiat for the 500 !!!!!
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