[Skbar247]

Hi all, just found this forum after quick search.

Just placed an order for 500x pop star with nearly all options ticked(couldn't help myself) and now have to wait until July

My wife already drives a little 500 pop which is a great little car too.

Stu

I should add that I have already driven the 500x for a week while on holiday in lanzarote through Cicar rentals.Edited by: Skbar247

 

[Fee]

Hiya... What did you think of the drive? What engine was it you drove and was it nippy?.

 

[TS520]

Hi welcome to the forums, you are one of the very few on here who have managed to drive one, please let us know what you thought of it.
I guess it must have been alright with you placing an order when you got home

 

[Skbar247]

Hi folks,

Very nice driver. Much more solid build quality than I expected from Fiat, nice thunk when closing doors. Really nice place to sit, dash attractive but simple layout. Road noise well suppressed. Boot not as big as some others

Drove 1.6 diesel engine, good low down pull not too noisy. I only picked the petrol engine because I don't drive many miles about 3500/4000 each year so was worried about the dpf issues which other low mileage brands suffer.

I picked the pop star in white, red black interior, not so keen on lounge interior options.

Added every option except lane departure which the holiday car had but I felt was waste of money.

It becomes expensive when options ticked(£1000 each for electric roof and navigation) but this is my first ever new car, previously would never have considered spending this amount on a car so read that as I was pretty much sucked in

Roll on July

Ordered thro Arnold Clark Paisley FiatEdited by: Skbar247

 

[tpaper]

Sounds like a decent spec and I do like the interior colour combination. I agree in your situation the petrol sounds more suited to you. I hope the next couple of months pass quickly for you.

 

[54ell]

I was debating about the nav option but when I can buy a TomTom or Garmin for £150 I'm struggling to justify the premium. Does it come with anything else if I spec that?

 

[Skbar247]

Hi Mailman

You would get an upgrade from 5 to 6.5 screen. That's all.

Stu

 

[lup15]

Did you get the manual or auto?
Also keen to hear your thoughts on the sunroof when you get it delivered.
Now just that wait...

 

[Skbar247]

Just been informed I'm at stage 10 of production.

I went for manual box and I'm now trying to negotiate with my better half to add the sat nav option. Unfortunately I am not winning at this time!

Have managed to get hold of boot protector and fitted mats. Has any body fitted a rearguard bumper protector before. Car doesn't have this as standardEdited by: Skbar247

 

[lup15]

It's normally just double sided tape that holds it on , so should be pretty straight forward to put on.

 

[54ell]

Yeah I agree, I have only ever had the taped on version.

 

[Skbar247]

Thanks for the replies folks.

Wife has caved in and I added the SATNAV pack

 

[54ell]

Nice choice, did it push your build date back at all?

 

[Skbar247]

Have not heard anything so far.

 

[Skbar247]

Contact from Arnold Clark Paisley, car at 20, delivery eta 18th July 😅

 

[54ell]

Not long to wait now!

 

[54ell]

Mine was brought forward a little, I hope you gets yours earlier too.

 

[Skbar247]

Latest update car has arrived in UK, Paisley Arnold Clark might have it for early next week. Hope you are enjoying the drive.

Anybody' picked up any accessories yet? So far I have the fitted mats, cargo tray and sill guards. Edited by: Skbar247

 

[Skbar247]

Quick update car going through pdi BUT no winter pack as I requested. Apparently this option has been removed due to ongoing supply issues by Fiat yet you can still specify it on web site. Need to phone Fiat direct in case mistake made by dealership.

 

[Clement]

What was supposed to be part of the winter pack? Do you get that refunded? Bit of a bummer if that's what you wanted though.