2009 Tata Nano and 2008 Fiat 500

indica · 09-28-2009, 12:35 AM

Pics of my Tata Nano taken some weeks back:

Fiat 500, when the car arrived brand new last year:

Wife's 2009 Fiat Linea during a long trip:

Uzzy · 09-28-2009, 09:10 AM

What's the difference in price?

indica · 09-28-2009, 09:20 AM

My Tata Nano LX costed me INR Rs. 186,000 inclusive of all taxes.

Fiat 500 lounge costed me Rs. 1,543,000 with all taxes including 103 % import duty.

PAULSTS1 · 09-28-2009, 09:20 AM

Hi Again Indica:

While I do like your Nano, the FIAT 500 definitely is fancier. Now with FIAT merged with Chrysler I am looking forward to the import of some smaller FIATS under the Chrysler Brand.

What has your reliability experience been with the FIAT? I remember the Brand as not really reliable many years ago!

ARCANGEL · 09-28-2009, 09:27 AM

The 500 makes the nano look dull and uninspiring and I'm sure the nano drives like that as well, while the 500 drives in a fun and agile manner

prowlerjc · 09-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Wow. The sills on the 500 are so small they can only get half the number on there!

Uzzy · 09-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indica

My Tata Nano LX costed me INR Rs. 186,000 inclusive of all taxes.

Fiat 500 lounge costed me Rs. 1,543,000 with all taxes including 103 % import duty.

So the Nano LX was 3,879.84 USD (4,240.86 CAD) and the 500 was 32,186.00 USD (35,180.90 CAD). A difference of 28,306.16 USD (30,940.04 CAD). Wow.

mgescuro · 09-28-2009, 03:37 PM

I love that 500!!!!

I can't wait to see them on US streets!!!! They are all over the place in Europe. I'm excited to get to sit in one and perhaps drive one.

Taglane · 09-28-2009, 03:41 PM

I dont know why, but that nano is getting cuter and cuter every time I see it.

Ttple · 09-28-2009, 04:36 PM

Tatas look better in pairs.

Mustapha Mond · 09-28-2009, 05:04 PM

The Fiat definitely has more flair, red will do that. However the Nano's price will make it a game-changer, particularly in emerging markets. I hope it does well. I hope to see lots of the Fiat's on Canadian streets too. Smart(?) cars have had their way too long.
-Elliott

F14CRAZY · 09-28-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uzzy

So the Nano LX was 3,879.84 USD (4,240.86 CAD) and the 500 was 32,186.00 USD (35,180.90 CAD). A difference of 28,306.16 USD (30,940.04 CAD). Wow.

dang I knew it was going to be a lot but not that much. That 100-some percent import duty doesn't help though

isszy · 09-28-2009, 05:52 PM

How are Nano sales going ? Have they changed the way Indians buy cars like they said they would ?

indica · 09-28-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isszy

How are Nano sales going ? Have they changed the way Indians buy cars like they said they would ?

204,000 cars booked, delivery schedule is till fall 2010 due to limited production constraints and until a new factory comes up by june next year, about 3000 nanos are delivered each month.

Aura XR · 09-29-2009, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ttple

Tatas look better in pairs.

09-28-2009, 12:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
indica 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tropical Loveland, India Drives: Fiat 500, Fiat Linea, Tata Nano, Chevrolet Cruze Posts: 349	2009 Tata Nano and 2008 Fiat 500 Pics of my Tata Nano taken some weeks back: Fiat 500, when the car arrived brand new last year: Wife's 2009 Fiat Linea during a long trip: __________________ Fiat 500, Fiat Linea, Tata Nano, Chevrolet Cruze Last edited by indica : 09-29-2009 at 03:22 AM.

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indica 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tropical Loveland, India Drives: Fiat 500, Fiat Linea, Tata Nano, Chevrolet Cruze Posts: 349	Re: 2009 Tata Nano and 2008 Fiat 500 My Tata Nano LX costed me INR Rs. 186,000 inclusive of all taxes. Fiat 500 lounge costed me Rs. 1,543,000 with all taxes including 103 % import duty. __________________ Fiat 500, Fiat Linea, Tata Nano, Chevrolet Cruze

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09-28-2009, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
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mgescuro R2-D2 Astromech Droid Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 28,192	Re: 2009 Tata Nano and 2008 Fiat 500 I love that 500!!!! I can't wait to see them on US streets!!!! They are all over the place in Europe. I'm excited to get to sit in one and perhaps drive one. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... GMReinvention.com Cadillac: The Art of Irrelevancy *SAN FRANCISCO 2020!!*

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Mustapha Mond 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Regina SK Canada (Elliott) Drives: 2008 Pontiac G5 Coupe Posts: 468	Re: 2009 Tata Nano and 2008 Fiat 500 The Fiat definitely has more flair, red will do that. However the Nano's price will make it a game-changer, particularly in emerging markets. I hope it does well. I hope to see lots of the Fiat's on Canadian streets too. Smart(?) cars have had their way too long. -Elliott __________________ In Thrust We Trust

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