Ciao, Yaris!

[david_827]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Did the cost of your insurance increase with the Fiat? Yarisworld member DMZ just posted a link from an insurance website (with IIHS results) that lists the 5 most dangerous cars as rated by the IIHS, and the Fiat 500 is #1.

weird, the IIHS just named the fiat 500 as a top safety pick for MY 2013

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by david_827

weird, the IIHS just named the fiat 500 as a top safety pick for MY 2013

I think SailDesign's post #33 does an excellent job of debunking information from the site that Yarisworld member DMZ found.

I recently had a chance to sit in the most inexpensive Fiat 500 model/trim level, and it also didn't have any options. I think the interior is very well thought out and looks more expensive than the price point. I also feel it is a great value feature wise (if you don't need the extra passenger and cargo room a Yaris provides) --- lots of standard features for that price point. In looking at the interior and under the hood, one thing concerned me -- the engine compartment is so tight I fear that it might be very time consuming to work on, driving up such costs. I will be interested in hearing about what MPG SailDesign and other owners get, and what mechanical problems they have (two things that are very important to me). It would be easier to find a parking space for and easier to fit into my garage than a Yaris.

[SailDesign]

Originally Posted by david_827

weird, the IIHS just named the fiat 500 as a top safety pick for MY 2013

Exactly.