Well that had the desired effect
The reason i got a 126 was because they are so rare and i have had wanted one for over ten years !
I think the points made about vw's were fair , i found a lot of vw ownership was almost about who had the most expensive or outlandish bus / bug , and silly prices !
From my research you can buy a mint 126 for well under 2k which for anyone wanting to own a top condition car in its class is a steal!
However from what i see of the fiat forum its more of hey ! Mines on the road !
They are such basic cars that unless you have loads of money to stick a bike engine in and go silly if thats your bag ( not mine ), a set of nice alloys and keeping the old girl going are more fun. I am also a monkey bike fan and i found in that area people were always sticking silly speed engines in them and going mad , i am a biker from the bike sports bike area and to me a monkey was to be as it was intended, ie a cheap fun little bike to bring a smile to your face !
As for aranging a local meet i would love to! From my research on here the only one is late in the year , well how about a summer one ? Meeting at the ace cafe in london and going a run to southend ? Or into the city and back to the ace cafe ? Maybe sometime in may? Give us all a chance to get rid of the crap weather and prep the cars?
Anyhow i live in essex so if there is anyone near here give me a shout , i know there is a guy in chelmsford who has six! But i have never met him.
This thread was posted as a fun topic not , to instigate a war of words , sorry if some were shaken by it
Thanks for the parts link ! And great site this forum
From my very limed time having one it seems to me the fun is all about just having one to drive and enjoy ?
I have a white 126 g reg , on the road with mini light alloys, fair condition , not really any rust