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Five Fun Sports Cars with Surprisingly High MPG - Daily Green December 09, 2009
The last Fiat 124 Spider was sold to some fearless (or ignorant or deluded) soul in '85 as a 'Pininfarina Azzurra.' Really, the only four-cylinder,
Alfa faces product freeze under a review of the struggling brand - AutoWeek December 01, 2009
In 2005, Fiat tried another reinvention for Alfa with the 159, Brera and Spider range. These cars were based on a new platform but were plagued by excessive Alfa Romeo announces new Giulietta five-door; hatchback Alfa will come to Home » WOT » Turning Point: Fiat Must Decide if Alfa Romeo Gets New Product or Alfa Romeo previews Giulietta hatchback - -all 74 news articles »
For the ultimate Christmas present visit the BCA Showroom - Easier (press release) December 12, 2009
a 2008 Fiat Pilote Explorateur motorhome. Other special interest vehicles that have been in the BCA Showroom recently include a Ferrari F430 F1 Spider, and more »
UK breaks: Honeymoon Shropshire still lovely after all these years - Daily Mail February 05, 4721
Even the little spider in the bath looked regal. The next morning we ventured out to Aston on Clun, near the small town of Craven Arms. Aston on Clun is
America's Return to a Road to Serfdom? - Right Side News December 04, 2009
America's Return to a Road to Serfdom?A spider's web of regulations, controls, and commands were imposed on the free enterprise system at that time, first under the crisis conditions of the
Kissin' cousins: Fiat 500, Dodge Charger demonstrate Chrysler's diversity
Mine sported a bright red plastic dash plate, red, soft-touch fabric armrests and Ferrari-colored, two-tone fabric seats Here in America, the Mexican-made 2012 version of the 500 will appeal to those who see a Smart Car as a nice idea but are looking for something which might actually be driven on the highway. Those with a forward-looking eye for design, plus a desire for the frugality of up to 38 mpg highway. The tiny, egg-shaped Fiat, about the same size as a Mini Cooper, debuted in 2007 in Europe and has sold more than a half-million units since then. In that European context — painfully expensive gasoline, overcrowded ancient cities and a lack of interstate driving — the 500 makes perfect sense, especially as it's actually twice as large as the 1950s model it replaced. Design is certainly Ital-o-rific and fresh despite being about four years old, a primary color festival inside and out.
Q:
1978 Fiat 124 Spider key snapped, what do I do?
1978 Fiat Spider 124 key snapped in lock, both pieces are out and the key teeth are fine. How do I get this fixed? Please help! Thank you!
(asked by Andy Man on September 12, 2009)
A: Locksmith is your only option. (answered by Hillbilly Locksmith on September 12, 2009)
Q:
What would I need to switch the manual transmission to an automatic transmission in a 1979 Fiat spider?
What parts and tools would i need?
or how much would it cost to have it done if i buy all the parts?
(asked by I <3 Lance on January 24, 2009)
A: NO, you can't do it. Or at least you can't do it *EASILY*
The spider didn't come with an automatic, so there is nothing that will readily swap in as a replacement.
The simplest thing I could think of, which sounds also a bit silly but here it is, is to get both 4 cylinder engine + automatic transmission from a Ford Pinto or Mustang from prior to 1985 and then swap that for the Fiat motor and transmission. This means making new engine mounts and a custom drive-shaft. And if you want to use stuff newer than 1985 it is probably fuel injected and computer controlled and you would need to also transplant the computer control to pass emissions. When you change engines, the car must pass emissions for the year of the motor, not for 1979 the year of the car.
This would probably cost around $3000-$5000. For all the trouble maybe it wouldn't be that much more trouble to drop in a small block chevy 350, though fitting a V-8 probably requires more modification to the inner front fenders and front suspension to ensure clearance.
I googled for "Fiat Spyder V8" and found this example...
http://www.fiatforum.com/newbie-central/ 110099-new-member-custom-v8-fiat-spider. html
And well Ok all that is cool, but I did find that I'm lying and there is actually a Fiat Automatic available for a little over $1000...
http://www.automotix.net/transmissions/1 983-fiat-124-3_speed_automatic_transmiss ion_rwd-180_3.html
And it probably costs another $500-800 labor to have a shop put it in. (answered by Texas on January 24, 2009)
Q:
How do i convince my parents to let me buy a 1981 Fiat Spider?
I'm 16 and I currently own a Geo Prizm. Its really falling apart (burns a quart of oil a week) and I wouldn't mind a new car. The ones I've seen on ebay aren't too expensive and I would be able to pay for about half of the car. I just need to convince my parents that it would be safe enough and not too much of a "sports car."
(asked by Ike on August 09, 2009)
A: i hate to burst your bubble but if your parents dont think your responsible enough to have it then you have to go back in time and figure out why. what did you do for them to think this. once you figure that out you just might be able to convince them. maybe its a money issue with insurance do you pay it or do they. any way look at the bright side in two years you can buy what you want (answered by on August 09, 2009)
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