Coming to America - Page 2

Dave · 02-24-2011, 12:17 PM

Having driven a smart ill happily certify its status as a deathtrap. That self shifting manual trans is about as smooth as a retarded sixteen year old on crack

goof2 · 02-24-2011, 01:07 PM

I didn't realize it was over here already. I haven't driven one but I do like the Euro version and hopefully they didn't screw it up Americanizing it. I hope they didn't add a bunch of weight, tune the suspension to mush, and the engine they sourced (I believe from Chrysler) for the American version isn't a wheezy NVH loaded nightmare.

Dave · 02-24-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

I didn't realize it was over here already. I haven't driven one but I do like the Euro version and hopefully they didn't screw it up Americanizing it. I hope they didn't add a bunch of weight, tune the suspension to mush, and the engine they sourced (I believe from Chrysler) for the American version isn't a wheezy NVH loaded nightmare.

As I understand it it still has a multiair engine

goof2 · 02-24-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

As I understand it it still has a multiair engine

Good, it looks like you are right. It is supposed to be a Fiat design, Chrysler is just building it.

Porkchop · 02-24-2011, 04:11 PM

Rode in a Fiat cab in Europe. It rode nice. If I remember correctly, something was funny about the transmission but I don't remember what.

Avatard · 02-24-2011, 04:41 PM

Should fit right in with all the other current Chrysler products then, huh?

They all have that fucking horrible CVT in them now.

Gas Man · 02-25-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

Should fit right in with all the other current Chrysler products then, huh?

They all have that fucking horrible CVT in them now.

Sounds like nissan... they all have the craptastic CVT

nhgunnut · 02-24-2011, 05:44 PM

As a Survivor of an 70s era spyder I recall FIAT being an acronym for : Fix It Again Tony. I hope their Quality has improved they look very fun.

02-24-2011, 04:11 PM	#5
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Rode in a Fiat cab in Europe. It rode nice. If I remember correctly, something was funny about the transmission but I don't remember what. __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

02-24-2011, 04:41 PM	#6
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Should fit right in with all the other current Chrysler products then, huh? They all have that fucking horrible CVT in them now. __________________ Insert free thought here.

02-24-2011, 05:44 PM	#8
nhgunnut gun totin redneck Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South West New Hampshire Moto: turbo busa 999 Duc Goldwing & Victory Posts: 1,130	As a Survivor of an 70s era spyder I recall FIAT being an acronym for : Fix It Again Tony. I hope their Quality has improved they look very fun. __________________ Evolution requires a body count, Count or be Counted!

02-24-2011, 12:17 PM	#1
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Having driven a smart ill happily certify its status as a deathtrap. That self shifting manual trans is about as smooth as a retarded sixteen year old on crack

02-24-2011, 01:07 PM	#2
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I didn't realize it was over here already. I haven't driven one but I do like the Euro version and hopefully they didn't screw it up Americanizing it. I hope they didn't add a bunch of weight, tune the suspension to mush, and the engine they sourced (I believe from Chrysler) for the American version isn't a wheezy NVH loaded nightmare.