Sorry For The Short Hiatus

"Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru" (matt-powershiftmedia) 07/26/2017 at 16:58 • Filed to: Fiat

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To make up for it, here’s a 2014 Fiat 500L I will be messing around with for the remainder of this week while I’m in Tennessee. Happy hump day everybody!

PS - I held my phone in the correct orientation this time, yay me.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 17:18

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This is a weird spec—looks like the Pop trim level (base model) with the DCT and the upgraded uConnect head unit.

But it has the chrome mirror caps of the top spec Lounge model.

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 07/26/2017 at 17:22

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To be honest, I don’t know a great deal about the trim level on these. What I will say is this, for what these cars sell for, it’s a very good deal.

TysMagic > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 17:43

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OH MY GOSH THOSE A PILLARS! THE ABARTH NEEDS THOSE SO BADLY
For such a small car it has the worst visibility.

Where at in TN? I’m in Nashville, always down to meet fellow oppos

TysMagic > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever 07/26/2017 at 17:43

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rental car spec combo?

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > TysMagic 07/26/2017 at 17:48

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Yeah the pillars and overall execution is rather cool honestly! I’m in Loudon as of right now :)

TorqueToYield > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 17:48

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I had a base spec 500 for a rental car for a week and thought it was a hoot for such a small cheap car. It makes fun noises in sport mode. Especially compared to the Corolla, Sonic, and Sentra I had the other weeks.

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > TorqueToYield 07/26/2017 at 17:51

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Admittedly, I’m slightly loving this little hatch. It’s got usable practicality and is honestly fun to drive with the turbo 1.4.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 20:37

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Y r u in TN doe

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/26/2017 at 21:10

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BPM was due on my Freightliner, much of my family is here, and to test out a few cars from some friends that run dealers.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 22:21

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it’s a good place to be.

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/26/2017 at 22:24

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Agreed, lived here for quite a long time and technically my employer is here. Just moved back home to Ohio a few years back :)

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/26/2017 at 22:34

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I live in Nashville and love it. Except right now when it’s ungodly hot and humid. That’s why I’m in Colorado thinking of reasons for me to get out of there. Come September I’ll be fine though.

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/26/2017 at 22:58

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No doubt, it’s super hot here in TN. I do love me some Colorado though!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/27/2017 at 08:48

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I mean... this is amazing haha.

TysMagic > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/27/2017 at 10:04

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I’m sure it would look funky on the Abarth, but it’s not a joke when I say that whole families disappear when crossing in front of me.

Well dang, London is east TN. Perhaps another time I shall meet more oppo folks

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 07/27/2017 at 10:06

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That’s absolutely a beautiful view, I could live with that!

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > TysMagic 07/27/2017 at 10:07

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One of these times I’ll make it to Nashville and meet up for sure, that would be great.

I could see how visibility would be an issue, but the Abarth in itself just makes up for it :)

TysMagic > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 07/27/2017 at 10:19

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Oh without a doubt it does. It’s a blast to drive. Puts on a smile on my face daily! How do you feel about that radio?

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > TysMagic 07/27/2017 at 11:25

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I’m not huge audiophile per se, but I do enjoy some satellite radio entertainment. I found the radio to be rather good, more than acceptable for this vehicle’s price. The only complaint about the car I had was with the transmission, it was a little jerky, but that’s normal with many economy minded DCT gearboxes.