MotoringFile Most liked posts in thread: Motor Trend Picks the MINI Cooper S Coupe Over the Fiat 500 Abarth

I'm with you Nate

The Fiat is a fine ""LITTLE"" car but not even in the same class as a Mini. (Any Mini) They are very tiny and have a crap interior. They are a very good car for a person that never wants to get out of a city. They get horrible fuel mileage on the interstate and decent around town.

I have a friend that had one and she could get 28/30 around town but only 23 on the highway at 75 MPH.

She wanted a mini with the automatic transmission but none of the dealers had one in stock so she bought a Honda. She did not want to order and wait.

I kind of like the Fiat's but sure don't want to ever own another one. I had a 1959 Fiat when I was 16 years old.

I just can't understand why they always try to compare that little city only car to a Mini that is good at every thing including 75 mph cruising on the highway as well as a great city car. The Mini has more room, better MPG & a much nicer interior.

 

Not that I care much about what the rag Motor Trouble says. but I do agree with them. While I like the Abarth just fine:eek6:, the MINI is a better car for sure.:smilewinkgrin:

 

I've heard that the Motor Trend Car of the Year award goes to the manufacturer who spends the most for advertising in Motor Trend.

Dave

 

If you look at some of the past wieners you will understand that has to be true.

 

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Jason