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I have heard many MINI people point the "plastic interior" on the 500 right away. It is funny to me, because every since I have been on the nets, folks have been complaining about the "plastic interior" on the MINI. Now ours seems to be OK. :lol:

Jim

 

MINI = High quality German plastic you know... :smilewinkgrin:

I have finally seen one up close. Looks OK to me, but does look like a cheaper car. Glad they are here, but would not buy one. Did I mention all that plastic?ut:

 

I saw one at the Lane Auto Museum and was not impressed. The interior wasn't all that bad, it was the exterior of the car that I didn't like. I looks like they crossbred a MINI with a VW Bug. . .small and cute but no 'tough' factor at all.

 

Plastic does not really bother me in either car. I too am glad they are here and I agree that it does not reach out grab me, but not a complete turn off either. It is the 1st Gen, so lets see where it goes. We need more small cars in the u.S.

Jim

 

I can agree with a "wait and see" stance but the exterior could definitely use some beefing up.


BTW, Jim. . .is that a donut on your stubby in your garage picture?

 

I agree completely that the exterior is close, but does need some work. Almost an old 500, but just not exactly there yet.

Yes sir it is a doughnut. Compliments of, none other then our very own, "Crashton" and cohorts Mark and Karol form MoM, at MOTD.

Jim

 

Very nice! I love me some donuts. . .the kind you can eat (as long as it's not Krispy Kreme) AND the kind you do in an empty parking lot in the rain.

 

Honestly, I just think they are ugly. :frown2: The new 500 Abarth could make 250 hp and run 13 second quarter miles while holding .99gs on the skid-pad. I still wouldn't get one.

 

I believe Krispy Kreme was the first doughnut shop of its kind, back in the day and I remember them as a wee tike. I actually still like them, but it might be nostalgia setting in. The one you see is, in fact, real and eatable. :biggrin5:

Jim

 

Just way to tiny for me.

The Fiat 500 may be a great car but it is way to tiny for my taste. I had one back in 1959 when I was sixteen years old but I don't think I want another one. They are just too small for Americn roads.

There is no way to compare it to a larger Mini. The Mini looks huge next to the 500.



This was my Fiat 500 back in 1959

 

They are a nice small car.

The Fiat 500 is probably a great car but to compare it to A Mini is not possible because they are not even close to being the same size. They are just plain "TINY" and more like a Smart for four. (Tall & Skinny) plus "TINY"

The Mini is also A great car. Maybe that is why every car company has to advertise that their cars are as good as a Mini, Remember Cadillac, Hummer, Juke,Etc. (Now Fiat)

I loved my Fiat 500 but that was fifty two years ago. I still like them only I think I will stick to my Mini Cooper.

We now have a Fiat dealer here in Daytona so I'm going up to test drive one when I get the time. Then I'll really know if they are even close to a Mini in comparison.