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Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
#1562091
30/01/2016 19:01
30/01/2016 19:01
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patch234
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patch234
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This could be the 'post to nowhere' .... but I'll give it a shot
It's been said time and time again. "I missed driving my coupe" "I love getting back in the old girl" "There's something about the coupe"
Is it possible to encapsulate the coupe experience? People often ask what are they like. We often say the above; so should we all chip in with a sentence or two and see if we can summarise after a number of posts....
I'll start
Cruising around slowly in my inconspicuous coupe - knowing that if I wanted to, I could make most all cars on the road eat dust. Even super cars can be easily slain with a modified coupe
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562093
30/01/2016 19:11
30/01/2016 19:11
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.
magooagain
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Forum is my life
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In the coupe.
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A very capable car that gets under your skin and just gives and gives.
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562101
30/01/2016 19:38
30/01/2016 19:38
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Big_Muzzie
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Big_Muzzie
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A car with character, it makes modern cars feel linear and dull. A coupe has personality, the odd firing order 5 pot means that it also has its own voice. I think for me it's: Rarity and sense off occasion, it feels like a super car, gets double takes like a super car yet it's 'mondeo' motoring money!
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562107
30/01/2016 21:07
30/01/2016 21:07
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Posts: 358 Slovenia
Mrzly_slo
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Making a profit
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Love at first sight. And the love hasn't faded The Coupe for me has some sort of aora which invites you drive.....drive like Italian cars should be driven. Fast, elegant, tastefully,.... And have to say that the Coupe is not in the "ordinary" Fiat league....it something else. Much more Sometimes I just go for a drive just to think, relax, enjoy....and smile
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562118
30/01/2016 22:38
30/01/2016 22:38
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Gavlar
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Gavlar
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A paranoid nightmare for me. Waiting for something to go wrong.
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562119
30/01/2016 22:46
30/01/2016 22:46
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Posts: 3,610 S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
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Club member 1924
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
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Makes you feel special every time you drive it.
The driving position and the ergonomics are just right, even down to the electric window switches.
As with others, for me it is the combination of sound and the sleek looks. A sense of occasion. I still can't get my head around the fact that I'd rather drive my Coupe than any brand new exec saloon.
It's a Fiat, but it was built in the same factory as some of the most iconic cars in history. It is a special Fiat. They literally broke the mould afterwards.
Last edited by Gripped; 30/01/2016 22:47.
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#1562127
31/01/2016 00:04
31/01/2016 00:04
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Posts: 602 Stockport
patrickstar
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Enjoying the ride
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One small price for man one giant leep for petrol heads.
Last edited by patrickstar; 31/01/2016 00:09.
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
[Re: JKD]
#1562201
31/01/2016 21:01
31/01/2016 21:01
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proccy
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proccy
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Makes my heart beat a little faster, my breathing slightly shallower and my wallet considerably lighter.........i love it all! having had a modified M3 for 18 months with every conceivable extra, a wonderful piece of engineering in it's own right and super fast at all times - it's still not a coupe, and i need to get back in one, mine, very soon
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
[Re: JKD]
#1562244
01/02/2016 08:16
01/02/2016 08:16
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proccy
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proccy
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I don't have my coupe yet - my last one was 352bhp and the M3 is 360bhp so not much difference statistically. However, the M3 feels considerably quicker in getting to high speeds.
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#1562278
01/02/2016 14:29
01/02/2016 14:29
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Barney
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Barney
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We all know too well the Fiat badge is why so many dismiss our cars in complete ignorance. A true petrol head needs no encouragement to appreciate greatness. Don't bother trying to convince the urine extractors when you've already got their number. It's the coupé experience that wins hearts, minds and our loyalty.
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#1562362
02/02/2016 00:13
02/02/2016 00:13
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Posts: 25 South West
BearM135i
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For me it is the timeless look of it. Even when compared to new metal it stands out as something special to some or at least different and worth looking at to others.
Fiat Coupe 20VT Plus owner
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
[Re: BearM135i]
#1562440
02/02/2016 19:56
02/02/2016 19:56
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JKD
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Forum is my job
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For me it is the timeless look of it. The best mod to make the Coupe literally timeless - replace the clock with a boost gauge.
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#1562451
02/02/2016 21:40
02/02/2016 21:40
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Posts: 826 Kent
cyborg7
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Enjoying the ride
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I think the original advert did pretty well to encapsulate it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fza5pPlBOooFor me it was the sublime design that sold it for me. I never expected the performance to be anything like a match for the looks. It's the performance in 3rd gear that's the key and always kept me entertained.
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#1562562
03/02/2016 21:57
03/02/2016 21:57
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LE365
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LE365
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All of those comments make me smile and I agree with all! It does me love my Coupé even more!
Viva la Coupé!
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#1562624
04/02/2016 15:12
04/02/2016 15:12
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 4,831 Haslemere, Surrey
Mark_S
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Forum is my job
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It looks gorgeous and nobody on the road has a clue what it is.
It snaps petrolheads' boxer elastic at 50 yards...to bar$tardise a famous Clarksonisim
997 C4S
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#1562634
04/02/2016 17:09
04/02/2016 17:09
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chipped
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chipped
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I rarely use the stereo as it makes its own music.
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#1562641
04/02/2016 19:35
04/02/2016 19:35
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LE365
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LE365
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The Coupé is a part of me! Everybody who knows me, thinks that. I love the looks, the sound, the performance of "just" a Fiat. Friends see (and with my previous 20vt: hear) me from miles ahead.. It's just me.. and the Coupé!
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
[Re: Richie007]
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05/02/2016 21:47
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Alesi
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Alesi
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Perhaps JC captured it by saying this: click and listen
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Re: Is it possible? Encapsulate the coupe!
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#1562755
06/02/2016 06:46
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patch234
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patch234
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It's something very rare for design, it is not a product of some wind tunnel or silicon chip. Fiat dared to be different many years ago. It is practical, has a big boot the only problems you have will be fighting your way through the crowds and if you're over 6ft, head room can be an issue (though with plus seats there is more room). It has a sledgehammer of an engine For an itailian car it's unusual The last time I had this much fun in an italian car it cost £190,000... Summarises Mr Clarkson (apart from the bit in brackets).
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#1562784
06/02/2016 14:42
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LE365
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LE365
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Patch234, my friend had an Alfa 916 GTV 2.0 V6 turbo with an custom exhaust, and I have to say that was quite a lot of fun too. Not as much as the Coupé, but certainly not bad at all. Did you ever drove one of those? It has also the raw feel of the good 'ol Italian automobiles from the past!
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#1562786
06/02/2016 15:16
06/02/2016 15:16
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patch234
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patch234
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No Rico, never have. I'd love a go in a 3.0 GTV though. I like the look of these cars and with a decent exhaust they sound tremendous
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#1562796
06/02/2016 17:37
06/02/2016 17:37
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LE365
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LE365
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Okay Phil, you should do that! It is a nice car!
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#1564505
24/02/2016 21:33
24/02/2016 21:33
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moongrey99plus
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hi im new on here so its ok to ignore me :-] [cant find the faces either] But in my opinion dont worry about driving the GTV i sold my first coop in 2002 and bought a GTV thinking it would be better! apart from the cabin is [although cramped] a nice place to be and the v6 is a great sound it NOT as good as the coop glad to be back in one :-]
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#1564517
24/02/2016 22:40
24/02/2016 22:40
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patch234
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patch234
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hi im new on here so its ok to ignore me :-] [cant find the faces either] But in my opinion dont worry about driving the GTV i sold my first coop in 2002 and bought a GTV thinking it would be better! apart from the cabin is [although cramped] a nice place to be and the v6 is a great sound it NOT as good as the coop glad to be back in one :-] Did someone say something??? Welcome Moongrey and of course they are not as good as the coop Click 'switch to full screen when replying (red button below text box) and then select the smiley face icon from there. You can also put the usual : ) to get a smile, etc, just don't leave a space like I did back there <
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