Somebody stop me.....

[simon131]

I'm starting to go slightly mad I think as I am actually (quite) seriously considering buying a Cinquecento Sporting, in yellow - one of the last.  Am I losing it totally? I'm even trying to convince the wife that my kids can use it to learn to drive in - but the oldest is still only 14

I'm even looking at it from the investment potential too - but that won't be realised for years if not decades. Some one tell me that I'm mad and that I really don't need it..........

I really want another 131 or a nice Strada 130TC Abarth to go with my Stradale, but this Cinquecento seems like a good idea - doesn't it?

[stathe174]

Don't ask me.... I'm not objective as I got to drive one (the suite with a/c) lately... It's a lot of fun... So go for it... I will....

[djape1977]

forget the cinq.
too small for beginners. buy them a used volvo 740

[stathe174]

Or a station wagon 

[Thotos]

Some one tell me that I'm mad and that I really don't need it..........

You are mad and you really don't need it. 

[bellamacchina]

I wanna see how you get in it

[Sev131]

Nah, go for it. Good little nippy motor. Cheap maintenance and motoring! 

[simon131]

Thanks to every one except Albert for their comments - I'm even more confused now.

Albert - that's not nice!  If I buy I'll post up pictures - with me in it - you cheeky man!!!!

[bellamacchina]

Allright, I am looking forward for that! Serious, I like them in yellow

[106usj]

Stick with the 131/130 idea it is your best option.
The 130 could be an ideal learning to drive car small,agile easy to park etc,the list goes on 
Or you can tell the wife you are buying a nice sensible, economical 1600 tc 4 door 131 for trip's to the park,family days out, weekend Asda/Tesco shoping etc  .
New cars are just boaring you cant even see the engine's nowadays for the plastic.

[curt]

OH NO -Its finally happened -go and see a doctor immediatly 
The progressive disease has mutated once again from 131 disease (normal strain) to Arbarth disease (an advanced strain ) to sporting disease - ( a very dangerous disease that not a lot is known about ) 131 and arbarth disease can be very harmful to the wallet - sporting disease well we will see -There must be a medical centre somewhere that can help  ;

[paulcas]

OH NO -Its finally happened -go and see a doctor immediatly 
The progressive disease has mutated once again from 131 disease (normal strain) to Arbarth disease (an advanced strain ) to sporting disease - ( a very dangerous disease that not a lot is known about ) 131 and arbarth disease can be very harmful to the wallet - sporting disease well we will see -There must be a medical centre somewhere that can help  ;

Curt, so that's what I've got 

Simon, go for it, they're great fun. But, if you're after another 131 we could always have a chat about mine 

[italianxrays]

  Si  I don't like small cars as a rule but always had a bit of a thing about the Y10 's
similar shape really but a lot more poke and will hold value due to scarcity, go for it
needs a loving home 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990-LANCIA-Y10-GTie-Good-Example-Long-MOT-/330459370971?pt=Automobiles_UK

[Andy c]

We've always thought you a bit mad anyway Si ,that wont change if you bought it or not
(Anita told me to say that)

[simon131]

Ok then, looks from the comments above that I am mad but that seems to be OK with you guys!

I'll give the seller a call and see if it's still available as the last time I spoke to him he'd had 3 offers for it already.