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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:	Cars in the UK
Notice:	Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:	COMICS::SHELLEYELD

Created:	Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2584
Total number of notes:	63384

2389.0. "FIAT barchetta" by KERNEL::SCHOFIELDL () Thu Mar 16 1995 15:22

    I have seen a few articles on the new FIAT Barchetta. It looks
    interesting. There does seem to be some confusion about when (and if)
    it will be on sale in the good 'ole UK.
    
    It's a two seater convertable sports car, 1.8 16v 130Bhp and is set to
    make the lives of the MX-5, MGF, CRX and Quantum 2+2 a little bit more
    difficult.
    
    Expected price is only about 14,000 pounds! Anyone know any more about
    it like if it will be on sale here in right hand drive etc..?
    
    Lee

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
2389.1		PLAYER::BROWNL	An Internaut in CyberSpace	`Thu Mar 16 1995 15:52`	4
	I read something about this recently. It's only available in LHD, that much I can remember... Cheers, Laurie.
2389.2		CHEFS::GEORGEM	The West is the Best	`Thu Mar 16 1995 16:58`	5
	To me, it looks far more like an MG than the MGF does. I wouldn't say no if someone left one in my drive... To these (bleary) eyes, it looks much prettier than the MGF. Looks a bit like a grown up "Capuccino", only better looking front and rear.
2389.3		UNTADI::SAXBY	Vorsprung Durch Mahlzeit	`Fri Mar 17 1995 11:48`	6
	Motoring News say the Barchetta will only be available in LHD form. Still, all you 'purists' will hate it as it has FWD! :^) Mark
2389.4		PEKING::GERRYT		`Fri Mar 17 1995 19:50`	5
	Apparantly one will be road tested on Top Gear on BBC 2 next week. Keep your eyes peeled! Tim
2389.5		GVA05::STIFF	Paul Stiff EPSCC, DTN:821-4167	`Mon Mar 20 1995 11:04`	12
	I saw the Barchetta at the Geneva motor show - very nice, but rather small, and with tiny boot space. For us in Switzerland it will be about 35K Swiss Francs ( divide by 2 to get pounds). Interersting in comparison with the MG-F, at Sfr 37K. Both cars look the same size. Both cars look like MX5 competitors. The real cabriolet of the show was the Alfa - a bit bigger than the others and a lot of style (Pinninfarina !) Paul
2389.6		KERNEL::SCHOFIELDL		`Mon Mar 20 1995 18:29`	9
	re .-1 Paul, Which cabriolet was this? Lee
2389.7		LEMAN::CHEVAUX	Patrick Chevaux @GEO, DTN 821-4150	`Mon Mar 20 1995 21:23`	22
2389.8		GVA05::STIFF	Paul Stiff EPSCC, DTN:821-4167	`Tue Mar 21 1995 14:03`	4
	Thankyou Patrick for your clarifications, one can tell who the Engineer is ! Paul
2389.9	Alfa vs Fiat?	UNTADI::SAXBY	Vorsprung Durch Mahlzeit	`Tue Mar 21 1995 14:05`	4
2389.10		LEMAN::CHEVAUX	Patrick Chevaux @GEO, DTN 821-4150	`Thu Mar 23 1995 18:02`	7
	The Fiat Coupe is available with one 4 cylinder 2 litre 16 valve engine with or without turbo charger. The Alfa Romeo GTV is available with a selection of 4 or 6cyl, single or twin spark, turbocahrged or n/a. I haven't seen diesel mentionned. I'll see what the glossies say ...
2389.11		AIMTEC::BURDEN_D	A bear in his natural habitat	`Thu Apr 06 1995 21:26`	5
	The April issue of Top Gear magazine has a short article on the Fiat barchetta. The front end reminds me a little of the Fiat 850 although the headlights look a bit odd. Dave
2389.12	Test drive -	YUPPY::KROBINSON		`Sun Oct 08 1995 22:45`	5
	I asked my local Fiat dealer if they could arrange a test drive for me..."simple" they replied..."just give me 2000 non-refundable deposit and we will order one for you"...no test drives,no glossies!
2389.13		48789::VIPOND		`Mon Oct 09 1995 13:17`	9
	Been there, done that, before. I was 'offered' 100 pounds discount ( for CASH ) on a new car. I hope you told him what to do. I didn't at the time but I wished I had done now.
2389.14		RIOT01::KING	Mad mushrooms	`Mon Oct 09 1995 13:21`	10
	Saw one of 'em in Brussels a few months ago, I didn't know what it was at the time, but it was attracting a lot of attention from passing pedestrians. One of the best looking cars to emerge in a long time. The Top Gear review said that it didn't handle very well on twisty country lanes...wonder exactly how bad it is; s'pose it depends what you want the car for. Chris.
2389.15		BIS1::MENZIES	Resume the Ceasefire!!!	`Mon Apr 15 1996 19:03`	8
	Hate to be a git.....but....i'm really thinking of buying a Fiat Barchetta in July 1996. I live in Bruxelles but intend to buy it in England. Could someone tell me if I have to order the thing and, if so, how long would I have to wait till it arrives ??? I'd also appreciate all reviews and oppinions possible. Cheers, Shaun.
2389.16		BIS1::MENZIES	Resume the Ceasefire!!!	`Fri Jun 07 1996 17:49`	8
	Love to be a git....the Barchetta is ordered and will arrive in the first week of August (well, thats what the man said!). I've gone for a metalic green colour and black leather interior (i.e comfort pack). I'll let you know hoe it drives ;^&) Shaun.