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| 2389.1 | | PLAYER::BROWNL | An Internaut in CyberSpace | Thu Mar 16 1995 12:52 | 4 |
| I read something about this recently. It's only available in LHD, that
much I can remember...
Cheers, Laurie.
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| 2389.2 | | CHEFS::GEORGEM | The West is the Best | Thu Mar 16 1995 13:58 | 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.
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| 2389.3 | | UNTADI::SAXBY | Vorsprung Durch Mahlzeit | Fri Mar 17 1995 08:48 | 6 |
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Motoring News say the Barchetta will only be available in LHD form.
Still, all you 'purists' will hate it as it has FWD! :^)
Mark
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| 2389.4 | | PEKING::GERRYT | | Fri Mar 17 1995 16:50 | 5 |
| Apparantly one will be road tested on Top Gear on BBC 2 next week.
Keep your eyes peeled!
Tim
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| 2389.5 | | GVA05::STIFF | Paul Stiff EPSCC, DTN:821-4167 | Mon Mar 20 1995 08:04 | 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
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| 2389.6 | | KERNEL::SCHOFIELDL | | Mon Mar 20 1995 15:29 | 9 |
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re .-1
Paul,
Which cabriolet was this?
Lee
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| 2389.7 | | LEMAN::CHEVAUX | Patrick Chevaux @GEO, DTN 821-4150 | Mon Mar 20 1995 18:23 | 22 |
| .5� Both cars look like MX5 competitors. The real cabriolet of the show was
.5� the Alfa - a bit bigger than the others and a lot of style
.5� (Pinninfarina !)
The Fiat Group is really doing a super job. All this has to do with
personal taste but they are definitely brushing up the style of their
new toys.
The 2 stunning things on display (besides the Fiat Barchetta and the
Fiat Coupe) are
the Alfa Romeo GTV (2door, 2+2 Coupe)
the Alfa Romeo Spider (2door, convertible)
Both cars share the same basic design. They are built on the same old
Tipo platform and they are available with the standard Fiat group
engines with 4 cylinders in different displacement and power output or
the good old Alfa Romeo V6 of unforgettable noise.
Until recently both cars were viewed as "Concept Cars". Suddenly Fiat
decided that fiction would become reality. Both cars are orderable, and
at reasonable prices.
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| 2389.8 | | GVA05::STIFF | Paul Stiff EPSCC, DTN:821-4167 | Tue Mar 21 1995 11:03 | 4 |
| Thankyou Patrick for your clarifications, one can tell who the Engineer
is !
Paul
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| 2389.9 | Alfa vs Fiat? | UNTADI::SAXBY | Vorsprung Durch Mahlzeit | Tue Mar 21 1995 11:05 | 4 |
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How does the Alfa GTV compare to the likewise Tipo based Fiat Coup�?
Mark
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| 2389.10 | | LEMAN::CHEVAUX | Patrick Chevaux @GEO, DTN 821-4150 | Thu Mar 23 1995 15:02 | 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 ...
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| 2389.11 | | AIMTEC::BURDEN_D | A bear in his natural habitat | Thu Apr 06 1995 18:26 | 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
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| 2389.12 | Test drive - | YUPPY::KROBINSON | | Sun Oct 08 1995 20:45 | 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!
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| 2389.13 | | 48789::VIPOND | | Mon Oct 09 1995 11:17 | 9 |
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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.
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| 2389.14 | | RIOT01::KING | Mad mushrooms | Mon Oct 09 1995 11:21 | 10 |
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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.
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| 2389.15 | | BIS1::MENZIES | Resume the Ceasefire!!! | Mon Apr 15 1996 16:03 | 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.
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| 2389.16 | | BIS1::MENZIES | Resume the Ceasefire!!! | Fri Jun 07 1996 14:49 | 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.
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