FR-S/BRZ vs. Fiat 500 Lounge/Gucci - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jellygorilla · 09-16-2012, 05:20 PM

Well, the performance is a no brainer in this case even for the Abarth version.

However, what I really want to compare is the styling and the uniqueness.

Personally related reason to start this thread: I'll be buying my a girl a car this christmas (assuming the world won't end on 12/21/12) and she's been overwhelmingly complimenting both cars; FR-S being damn sexy and Fiat being so damn adorable.

What are some points that I should consider in both cars?
and again, performance is not the part or discussion here. FRS/BRZ wins hands down in that department.

CSSM · 09-16-2012, 05:22 PM

You asked the wrong forum

Aki · 09-28-2012, 02:52 AM

Lol since I actually drove the Fiat 500 Gucci for a week, and the Abarth and the FR-S I'll chime in.

The Fiat is just not a well-made car, whether you're talking about the regular or the Abarth (Abarth is bad. Understeers like crazy, and you can't turn off the stability control completely). The main problem is the chassis--it's simply not rigid enough and you feel it flexing all over the place. The Gucci edition with the open top has a lot of issues that it shouldn't. For example, if you open the top past halfway, from around 50 mph you get a lot of wind buffeting (an annoying thudding sound). Same goes for the windows--you can't put them all the way down without getting buffeting. Even if you're not going to aggressively push the car, as a cruiser it's a subpar experience. It's agile with a small turning radius, but so many bumps transmit through the body (likely also due to the shorter wheelbase), that you're relieved whenever you get out of the car.

Interior quality of the Gucci is actually better than the regular and Abarth. The door knob on the regular model is so loose it feels like it's going to fall off on its own. The Gucci edition uses a lot of brushed aluminum in place of plastic. But the dash is still hard plastic, and feels cheap overall. Seats look nicer with the Gucci-branded leather but isn't any more supportive or comfortable.

Lastly the Gucci edition is embarrassing to drive if you're a guy, so style-wise unless you're a girl that shops at Forever 21 you'll be ducking your head at every intersection. Was glad when I gave the car back.

crazyyankeefan · 09-28-2012, 03:04 AM

A Fiat 500...seriously? duh......

09-16-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
jellygorilla Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS Location: basement Posts: 36 Thanks: 6 Thanked 28 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S/BRZ vs. Fiat 500 Lounge/Gucci Well, the performance is a no brainer in this case even for the Abarth version. However, what I really want to compare is the styling and the uniqueness. Personally related reason to start this thread: I'll be buying my a girl a car this christmas (assuming the world won't end on 12/21/12) and she's been overwhelmingly complimenting both cars; FR-S being damn sexy and Fiat being so damn adorable. What are some points that I should consider in both cars? and again, performance is not the part or discussion here. FRS/BRZ wins hands down in that department.

09-16-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
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09-28-2012, 02:52 AM	#3
Aki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: '96 beater Corolla Location: Cali Posts: 409 Thanks: 7 Thanked 32 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol since I actually drove the Fiat 500 Gucci for a week, and the Abarth and the FR-S I'll chime in. The Fiat is just not a well-made car, whether you're talking about the regular or the Abarth (Abarth is bad. Understeers like crazy, and you can't turn off the stability control completely). The main problem is the chassis--it's simply not rigid enough and you feel it flexing all over the place. The Gucci edition with the open top has a lot of issues that it shouldn't. For example, if you open the top past halfway, from around 50 mph you get a lot of wind buffeting (an annoying thudding sound). Same goes for the windows--you can't put them all the way down without getting buffeting. Even if you're not going to aggressively push the car, as a cruiser it's a subpar experience. It's agile with a small turning radius, but so many bumps transmit through the body (likely also due to the shorter wheelbase), that you're relieved whenever you get out of the car. Interior quality of the Gucci is actually better than the regular and Abarth. The door knob on the regular model is so loose it feels like it's going to fall off on its own. The Gucci edition uses a lot of brushed aluminum in place of plastic. But the dash is still hard plastic, and feels cheap overall. Seats look nicer with the Gucci-branded leather but isn't any more supportive or comfortable. Lastly the Gucci edition is embarrassing to drive if you're a guy, so style-wise unless you're a girl that shops at Forever 21 you'll be ducking your head at every intersection. Was glad when I gave the car back.

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crazyyankeefan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 370Z Location: New York Posts: 111 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A Fiat 500...seriously? duh......

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