We bought a Fiat Cinquecento (that we didn't need...)! Part 1

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • We decided to do what any decent automotive addicts should, which is buy yet another car to add to our already bulging collection of old bangers. This time, Jim got offered a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, which he couldn't refuse! Join us as we go to collect it...
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Komentáře • 83

  • @jamesdorrell9134
    @jamesdorrell9134 Před rokem +20

    My old car. I miss it so much already ❤️ so happy it's in such good hands

  • @keefeeweefee.8714
    @keefeeweefee.8714 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My first ever car. Loved it and was so fun to drive and full of character.

  • @iancolePRD129G
    @iancolePRD129G Před rokem

    Love this gentlemen. Great to meet you both at the NEC too

  • @CO27
    @CO27 Před rokem +5

    Love the random chatter between you both 😂. The video/vlog style was great too, looking forward to more!

  • @nicholasdavis657
    @nicholasdavis657 Před rokem +1

    Great first video and a nice looking car. Cars that you don't need are the best kind of car!

  • @ST-ur7oh
    @ST-ur7oh Před rokem

    Great first video; the intro music reminds me of the theme to UTVs Pamela Ballintine show. Friend at queens had a blue one in 1998, posh SX one. Was tough sitting it up Belview Hill!!

  • @MrBrownEscort
    @MrBrownEscort Před rokem +2

    Congrats on a brilliant first video and the purchase after a very cute Cinquecento!

  • @oliverstemp9132
    @oliverstemp9132 Před rokem +1

    What a fun video, this concept is great

  • @danielrussell446
    @danielrussell446 Před 4 měsíci

    Well done both love the cinquecento I remember my dad having one as a courtesy car when we had our Tipo diesel from 1994-97
    Always loved the cinquecento such a cute little car but very roomy and great for around town!
    The unleaded fuel sticker is correct for the car they were fitted from new! Look forward to seeing more adventures on this little car suddenly they are so rare now

  • @ozakki8719
    @ozakki8719 Před rokem

    I came off Twitter so missed the Jim in my life. Glad you two have started a channel - great watch!

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      Hopefully get the new video from the NEC Classic up soon

  • @nstarmore
    @nstarmore Před rokem +1

    That start up sound was very nostalgic, took me right back to my Seicento Mia (Sebastian), a brilliant car.

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem

      Aww that's good. The engine sounds so sweet

  • @christianvancara8255
    @christianvancara8255 Před rokem

    I had a red one back in 2006,paid £150 for it & it was love at first sight😊
    Aww i think u could keep all of the stickers on it,its part of its history,so much fun & nippy...
    Enjoy!😊

  • @j-medsystems7142
    @j-medsystems7142 Před rokem +1

    My first car that I kept any longer was a Fiat Uno -87, paid 500 € in 2004. Spent 800 € for spares and repairs right after purchase but then it served me well for 4 years an 60.000 km. A great peppy little car! Got 400 € when I sold it, still in good condition.

  • @The-Observer
    @The-Observer Před rokem

    Just found your channel through HubNuts walkaround if the NEC this year. I do like the Cinquecento you have. What was the name of the other channel that you have?

  • @You.are.boring.me.now2024
    @You.are.boring.me.now2024 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Everybody needs to own a Cinquecento at some point in their life (the proper little boxy one) , I've just purchased my 3rd sporting and I absolutely love it (again).

  • @matthawkins6875
    @matthawkins6875 Před rokem

    Great video gentlemen. Next week: trip to Italy to pick up an original radio … and some wine!

  • @danieltaylor3755
    @danieltaylor3755 Před rokem

    Amazing cars!

  • @Mirage8v
    @Mirage8v Před 4 měsíci

    That thing seems to be in awesome confition!

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před 4 měsíci

      And we hope to keep it that way, just got it rust proofed in last week's video

  • @colinalexander6609
    @colinalexander6609 Před rokem +1

    That is so, so tidy. Makes my £460 one look like a shed. 😂

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem

      You have done well by yours Colin!

  • @nor0845
    @nor0845 Před rokem +2

    I bought a diesel Clio four years ago for £500. It had high mileage but I knew the owner and it had a good service history (servicing etc done by the book). It has now done over 200,000 miles and still going ‘strong’ . Never let me down 🙂.

    • @ianstewartorr8455
      @ianstewartorr8455 Před rokem +1

      Hi I’ve a 2016 Vauxhall viva i have owned from new much the same story as you never let me down greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +2

      That's fantastic going!

    • @acid3129
      @acid3129 Před rokem +1

      I got a "non running " 2005 volvo v70 for £500 last week 22.000 miles 1 owner just wouldn't turn over the guy I got it from saidbhe tried a battery but it was still no good . So I went and had a look noticed a fuse was dead . Gave the guy 500 signed the logbook put the new fuse in started it up and drove away

    • @nor0845
      @nor0845 Před rokem

      @@acid3129 Good result! I have to say I had a car like the one you bought, spent goodness knows how much on it to no avail but always suspected it would be something simple like a sensor (yes,I checked the fuses 😉).

  • @etdweasel
    @etdweasel Před rokem +1

    More of this kind of thing, post haste! 👍❤️🏆

  • @terryatkinson3182
    @terryatkinson3182 Před rokem

    Maybe I'm wrong but were you at cars and coffee in dundalk last Sunday 🤔

  • @martinclapton2724
    @martinclapton2724 Před rokem

    Can’t keep Jim away from a nice Fiat. Don’t blame him , great cars.

  • @jamesdorrell9134
    @jamesdorrell9134 Před rokem

    The d day sticker was my addition, not very tasteful but the Silverstone lap was completed with Christmas lights

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +2

      Sorry James but originality is huge to Sion. He's just tracked down the original Fiat Phillips radio for it

  • @Filipe1020
    @Filipe1020 Před rokem

    Is this the first video of your channel or the old ones got deleted? Looking forward for Part 2 btw

  • @kraljmatjaz7668
    @kraljmatjaz7668 Před 11 měsíci

    this car looks like new, so clean. My 2016 C3 is much dirtyer:). You bought a nice car, take a good care off him..

  • @squeakers27
    @squeakers27 Před rokem

    I'd keep the unleaded fuel sticker. Looks original and if not, it suits it well.

  • @fhwolthuis
    @fhwolthuis Před rokem

    What a nice car! Amazing condition. Is it a an 899 or 1.1?

  • @OliverPickard
    @OliverPickard Před 8 měsíci

    its awesome!!

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před 8 měsíci +1

      It better be, lot riding on it this week

    • @OliverPickard
      @OliverPickard Před 8 měsíci

      @@alsodriven You'll be fine

  • @andrewriley1664
    @andrewriley1664 Před rokem

    This brings back memories! I had one 10-12 years ago, loved it till it dumped all the coolant at 60 mph on the A1😂 They do drink oil, even from new but other than that their great

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem

      Oh no!

    • @terryatkinson3182
      @terryatkinson3182 Před rokem

      My 1997 899s doesn't drink any oil but it does weep around the rocker gasket. I've had it 6years and it's a hobby for me. These engine's are very hardy and last much better than the 1108cc fire units.

  • @Redgolf2
    @Redgolf2 Před rokem +2

    My last 4 cars cost less than €500, one was €230 and did me for 5 years!

  • @squealingtyres
    @squealingtyres Před rokem +3

    If only it was in yellow with 1 red door 😂

  • @oliverstemp9132
    @oliverstemp9132 Před rokem

    Was it a rental car at some point, so that’s why it has Unleaded Fuel on the fuel cap

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      No, they all came like that. Leaded petrol was available for much longer in eastern Europe than the west and as they were made in Poland

  • @TinyScorpion44
    @TinyScorpion44 Před rokem

    It has a stick but no tach?! I can't quite comprehend that 😅

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +2

      You just judge it based on the number of valves that come out and dance on the bonnet as the revs rise

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Před 4 měsíci

    Bright sunshine in MK. When did it get its own micro climate?
    Fiar 500 next to it on the driveway - FIAT people reside there and are to be trusted

  • @theskywalker75
    @theskywalker75 Před měsícem

    you should paint it yellow, and the passenger door red.

  • @PKWeaver74
    @PKWeaver74 Před rokem

    Oooh a late one with an airbag!

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem

      Actually it's a dummy airbag lol. It's just a void behind the cover

    • @PKWeaver74
      @PKWeaver74 Před rokem

      @@alsodriven What!? Didn't it have the word airbag written on it? or is my member playing up, or is it different to the Sei steering wheel? I've had loads of centos, bit only earlier Cinq's and Sei's.

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      @@PKWeaver74 the bit were the Airbnb should be is just a rubber cover that can just be prised off leaving the empty void behind it where the airbag should be
      The were only standard on the Sporting

  • @mrbwa1
    @mrbwa1 Před rokem +1

    I mean, I could be convinced to invest in a Cinquecento...

    • @etdweasel
      @etdweasel Před rokem +1

      We both know any car in that condition in the U.S. market now is $3k or more…💰

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      You never know where this one will end up. We were just discussing it a few minutes ago

    • @_autoverse
      @_autoverse Před rokem +2

      It would be legal for US import next year, that might make the prospect of owning it ever so slightly more tempting.

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      January 2023. It's registered very early

    • @mrbwa1
      @mrbwa1 Před rokem +2

      @@alsodriven I have extra space.. Heck, it would probably fit in the bed of the F150.

  • @ianstewartorr8455
    @ianstewartorr8455 Před rokem

    Why put a odd headlight in I wouldn’t

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      Think it was all that was available to the previous owner at the time

  • @christoguichard4311
    @christoguichard4311 Před rokem

    😂😂😂...Ive never paid more than 600 quid for a car.
    Been driving 44 years.

  • @RedversCross
    @RedversCross Před rokem

    It's not a 500.

  • @Stephenb033
    @Stephenb033 Před rokem

    Mornings… ewww

    • @alsodriven
      @alsodriven  Před rokem +1

      Siôn really doesn't do mornings