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1. does anyone know if this vehicle will be bound for usa and what the distributorships are lined up?

Posted at 3:30PM on Nov 21st 2007 by greenantilope

2. No decision has been made as to whether the 500 will be sold in the USA. The biggest issue is that FIAT do not have any dealer network in the USA, with the exception of Ferrari/Maserati and it is unlikely that the 500 will be sold alongside its more prestigious stable mates. However, FIAT are preparing for the re-launch of the Alfa Romeo brand in the USA and it might be possible to sell the 500 alongside the Alfa brand, depending what dealers they use, in the same way that BMW sell the mini in their showrooms. All of this, however, is just conjecture!

Posted at 12:00PM on Nov 24th 2007 by Elvis

3. It seems likely that those voting for the three-door Fiat have never experienced the hazards of opening large doors when parking within the designated areas at supermarkets.

Posted at 6:09AM on Dec 5th 2007 by robert vincent

4. I would love to see the FIAT return to the US market. The first job I had in the 70's after being in the Navy was as a technician with a FIAT dealer. I owned 2 124's, a Spyder and a sedan. Both served me well. It was a pity to see them go. The owner of the dealership had an 850 Abarth which was a thrill to drive. Come back, I'll buy one!!

Posted at 9:39PM on Dec 15th 2007 by Jim Harrison

5. I had a Fiat sedan in 1965, my dad bought it new. It was an interesting car. Within a week of purchase, my dad came down the driveway with the brakes smoking. The dealer fixed it. When I came of driving age, it was my first car. I remember replacing the rubber u-joints (flex-plates) several times, and once the column mounted 4-speed stick came off in my hand while I was shifting!

I know that they must have improved since then, and I think I would test drive one if for no other reason than nostalgia.

Posted at 1:02AM on Dec 31st 2007 by Terry

6. I have always been fascinated with European cars and recently I visited the Fiat website. I do like the Fiat 500 very much. I think the Italians should give Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, Kia and the rest a run for their money and re-enter the USA auto market.

Posted at 4:00PM on Jan 7th 2008 by Jimmy G.

7. Caio Fiat! I want to reduce my carbon footprint from my Chevy V8 Silverado pickup and the new 500 will allow me to do that in style. Italian design is superior over Japanese. I can't wait...

Posted at 6:25PM on Feb 20th 2008 by Dan

8. Caio Fiat! I want to reduce my carbon footprint and the new 500 will allow me to do that in style. Italian design is superior over Japanese. I can't wait...

Posted at 10:03AM on Feb 21st 2008 by Dan