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Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 08, 2006, 09:22:40 AM

Hello to all the members! I've browsed around a bit, and figured I'd say hello. I currently don't own a 126, but am looking to get one. Perhaps with a little help from you guys even!

 Now, I'm a bit of an odd position, especially when it will come down to aquiring a 126. How so you may ask? I'm in the United States. Ever since I saw my first Fiat 126 in a magazine, I've been in love with the little buggers. Though I'm somewhat unclear as to how to go about getting one, or even how much it would cost. I myself am a fan of small cars, the problem is, is that they're not small enough over here XD I currently drive a 1984 Nissan Pulsar NX, everyone around here thinks it's really, really tiny. compared to a '73 126 (I imagine later years didn't change much) it's a full 42inches longer, 10inches wider, 2inches taller, and the wheelbase is 28inches longer.

 Well, I hope to obtain a 126, and I hope to become friends with you guys.

Title: Hello there!
Post by: 126dave on June 08, 2006, 10:44:30 AM

hi,welcome,you should keep an eye on international ebay,i've seen two 126's on there in Canada........(also,interesting to see how many spares are posted on there that are in the states) that would be an easier option than importing from europe?.
i know what you mean about the size,a while back i had a chevy S10 blazer,small to you guys,but over here was still called a yank tank!!!.....i do like my american cars though............ :cool:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 10, 2006, 08:38:26 AM

Hello there fella,welcome.As David says keep your eyes peeled on the old ebay if you really want one you'll get one.My 95' was imported from Poland in 1999.

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 11, 2006, 10:34:43 AM

You're probably right, the only real though I would imagine it'd be a little easier for you to get one in Ireland than it would be for a half irish mutt in the US : P I did find one up in Canada but I haven't been able to get ahold of the owner.

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 12, 2006, 07:54:40 AM

You wanna bet,like hens teeth.Two factors have conspired against the 126 over here,one,the mot(annual safty test) has killed a lot off and the tin worm has done the rest :D.So where are your roots from over here?

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 12, 2006, 02:07:14 PM

We have something like the mot, though the emissions test is a bit more tight. As for my roots, I'm not too sure, I didn't want to pay for the geneology  report : P

 Oh yeah, what's "the tin worm"?

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 12, 2006, 02:49:01 PM

Our emissions test would tighten your wagon too!They test the catalysts and oxygen sensors.Poor old diesels get a particulate test which means the tester revs the pills out of the car for a full minute.The dreaded tin worm is another name for rust matey :lol:A handy way to check the geneology is to down a pint of the black stuff (guinness) and if you like it you can't be that bad :wink:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 12, 2006, 04:08:58 PM

Look at what I found. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FIAT-500_W0QQitemZ4648706468QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6218QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) The only real problem is that I have no money right now (just paid bills) :'(

 We get the same emisions testing too, It's kinda funny, depending on the state/city you're going to they may or may not let your car in. It's weird.

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 12, 2006, 04:20:13 PM

Ach bloody hell fella thats a great lookin wee motor.Sod the bills get her bought :lol: The alloys are a bit saucy too.Well you did'nt answer the question.Do you like the old Guinness?

Title: Hello there!
Post by: dajwid on June 12, 2006, 04:45:53 PM

Looks nice, rust in the normal places. $1500 is lot of money going by prices in Europe but I suppose not many about in the USA.

Go for it. The ladies will love it :lol:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 12, 2006, 10:06:21 PM

The only problem is I have $100 available to me, and it's 1400 miles away >.>

Title: Hello there!
Post by: dajwid on June 12, 2006, 10:13:31 PM

$100 would't even get you a scrapper in Poland.
Be realistic. You have no chance of getting a 126 for that money. I thought you were a serious member, not a joker.

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 13, 2006, 10:16:05 AM

I don't recall saying I was a joker, I said i had $100 available to me, rent, utilities, food and the like eat quite a bit of my paycheck. I am 100% serious about getting a 126. I said in my previous post I has just finished paying bills when I found the car on Ebay.

@Paul: I would but I don't drink....or smoke.....or take drugs of any kind (pain killers, cough medicine, etc...). I might give Guinness a shot though :)

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 13, 2006, 11:57:25 AM

Guinness is good,doctors prescribe it to people to bulid them up(full of iron.....and it gets you pissed :lol: )

Title: Hello there!
Post by: dajwid on June 13, 2006, 12:37:55 PM

Sorry misunderstood, thought you had $100 to spend on the car :shock:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: Zer0D on June 13, 2006, 12:53:24 PM

Hey, you never know,  I might find one for $100 XD

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 13, 2006, 01:52:34 PM

Right lads geez I know we all love our wee cars but we should take a chill pill now and then.God I got mine keyed last week but crap happens.The guy is obviously a fan of the car or he would'nt bother to come on the forum.My last air cooled cost me £50 and it was a minter.So come on now lets get the toys back in the cot :roll:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: dajwid on June 13, 2006, 08:47:47 PM

I made a mistake, I apologised. i really thought That he only had $100 to buy the car with.
A misunderstanding.
(The only problem is I have $100 available to me, and it's 1400 miles away).
Sorry I apologise again :oops:

Title: Hello there!
Post by: paul harbinson. on June 14, 2006, 07:43:23 AM

awe thats nice :D