A Fiat: Why?
August-21st-2002, 12:01 PM
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A Fiat: Why?
This has got to be the weirdest dashboard I have ever seen. The car’s ugly too.
http://www.km77.com/marcas/fiat/mult...era/gra/05.asp
http://www.km77.com/marcas/fiat/mult...era/gra/01.asp
http://www.km77.com/marcas/fiat/mult...era/gra/05.asp
http://www.km77.com/marcas/fiat/mult...era/gra/01.asp
August-21st-2002, 12:37 PM
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Interesting!
I drove a car just like that when I was in France last year-- I agree: Along with being ugly, it's a weird, non-standard design.
At any rate, the shifter being mounted higher on the dash, although unsightly, doesn't feel all that uncomfortable, actually. I got used to it pretty quickly, and it worked well. The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
At any rate, the shifter being mounted higher on the dash, although unsightly, doesn't feel all that uncomfortable, actually. I got used to it pretty quickly, and it worked well. The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
August-21st-2002, 12:46 PM
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Re: Interesting!
Originally posted by ProtegeMaster
I drove a car just like that when I was in France last year-- I agree: Along with being ugly, it's a weird, non-standard design.
At any rate, the shifter being mounted higher on the dash, although unsightly, doesn't feel all that uncomfortable, actually. I got used to it pretty quickly, and it worked well. The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
I drove a car just like that when I was in France last year-- I agree: Along with being ugly, it's a weird, non-standard design.
At any rate, the shifter being mounted higher on the dash, although unsightly, doesn't feel all that uncomfortable, actually. I got used to it pretty quickly, and it worked well. The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
August-21st-2002, 01:00 PM
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Re: Interesting!
Originally posted by ProtegeMaster
.... The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
.... The instrument panel was in the center in the car I drove, though, which is where it friggin' belongs. NOT in the middle of the dash (like in the weird-*** Toyota Echo).
And stick placement is from new Honda Civic
This is 21st century and next cars will fly
August-21st-2002, 01:34 PM
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Gauge placement....what a SCREW-UP!! its bad enough to have to take your eyes off the road and just look down to see your guages...but to have to look down and to the right? give me a break...what were those idiots thinking..
The shifter on the other hand...is of Rally Car design....so you don't have to move your hand so far from the steering wheel to shift...and put it BACK ON THE WHEEL! lol
NOW, the OUTSIDE of this mess.....I OFFICIALLY cast my vote for this THING as the biggest mistake to ever hit the streets of any country......we are talking WAY past fugly!
The shifter on the other hand...is of Rally Car design....so you don't have to move your hand so far from the steering wheel to shift...and put it BACK ON THE WHEEL! lol
NOW, the OUTSIDE of this mess.....I OFFICIALLY cast my vote for this THING as the biggest mistake to ever hit the streets of any country......we are talking WAY past fugly!
August-21st-2002, 02:25 PM
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See that is what I do not understand about fellows Europeans ( I was born there). They design cars for looks, not for function. It seems as though they do not take in consideration the price of manufacturing. Just look at that car! It is fugly inside and out. No wonder FIAT is in sh*t loads of trouble. They should get a new head designer.
August-22nd-2002, 08:09 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Interesting!
Originally posted by biggyshake
I believe Alpha Romeo has honda beat by several decades there bub.
I believe Alpha Romeo has honda beat by several decades there bub.
August-22nd-2002, 11:13 AM
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One of my coworkers had a 67 Merc pickup with a 3 in the three. Looked like a automatic and was really fun to drive. That was truly rally style...
On the placement of the gauges, I would guess not many of you have driven an echo since you are ripping into the gauge cluster so handily. A friend of mine got one for getting into law (lawyer in an echo, heh) and I have driven it quite a few times. The first time you look at the gauges it is kind of weird but after a bit it is a lot easier on you. You just kind of twist your head slightly and you never have to look through your hands or the steering wheel. I don't think you guys should rag on it until you have actually tried it, it ain't that bad.
On the placement of the gauges, I would guess not many of you have driven an echo since you are ripping into the gauge cluster so handily. A friend of mine got one for getting into law (lawyer in an echo, heh) and I have driven it quite a few times. The first time you look at the gauges it is kind of weird but after a bit it is a lot easier on you. You just kind of twist your head slightly and you never have to look through your hands or the steering wheel. I don't think you guys should rag on it until you have actually tried it, it ain't that bad.
August-22nd-2002, 04:29 PM
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Originally posted by arl240
One of my coworkers had a 67 Merc pickup with a 3 in the three. Looked like a automatic and was really fun to drive. That was truly rally style...
On the placement of the gauges, I would guess not many of you have driven an echo since you are ripping into the gauge cluster so handily. A friend of mine got one for getting into law (lawyer in an echo, heh) and I have driven it quite a few times. The first time you look at the gauges it is kind of weird but after a bit it is a lot easier on you. You just kind of twist your head slightly and you never have to look through your hands or the steering wheel. I don't think you guys should rag on it until you have actually tried it, it ain't that bad.
One of my coworkers had a 67 Merc pickup with a 3 in the three. Looked like a automatic and was really fun to drive. That was truly rally style...
On the placement of the gauges, I would guess not many of you have driven an echo since you are ripping into the gauge cluster so handily. A friend of mine got one for getting into law (lawyer in an echo, heh) and I have driven it quite a few times. The first time you look at the gauges it is kind of weird but after a bit it is a lot easier on you. You just kind of twist your head slightly and you never have to look through your hands or the steering wheel. I don't think you guys should rag on it until you have actually tried it, it ain't that bad.
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