Hello from sunny Perth, Western Australia

PerthFan · Post by **PerthFan** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:34 am

Hi

New to the forum - have owned a couple of Fiats in the (distant) past but hoping to get a Spider one of these days. In the meantime, I thought I would join up to learn all I can about these beautiful cars.

Happy New Year to you all!

Martin124 · Post by **Martin124** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:05 am

Hello and Happy New Year. What Fiats have you owned in the past and how good (or bad) was your experience with them? I have only recently taken posession of my first Spider. I have previously had 2 x 124 Coupes and an X1/9. All positive experiences that make me wonder why the Fix It Again Tony reputation ever got started.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 8:57 am

Welcome aboard! Here is a thread on how to post pictures to the forum:

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21014

4uall · Post by **4uall** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 9:02 am

Hello & welcome to the best place on earth

PerthFan · Post by **PerthFan** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:58 am

Martin124 wrote:Hello and Happy New Year. What Fiats have you owned in the past and how good (or bad) was your experience with them? I have only recently taken posession of my first Spider. I have previously had 2 x 124 Coupes and an X1/9. All positive experiences that make me wonder why the Fix It Again Tony reputation ever got started.

The Fiats I've had in the past were a 1967 500 / Bambina which I learnt to drive on; and in my early 20s an X1/9 which was from memory about 5 years old at the time. Loved them both. The X1/9 sticks in my mind for the way it went round corners; and the 500 for its overall character and the lack of synchro which meant I quickly learnt a whole lot about how to use a gearbox.

PininF · Post by **PininF** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 2:37 am

How you doing mate,from sunny Melbourne
Not going anywhere at present as you can see but, Soooooon.....

Martin124 · Post by **Martin124** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:23 am

PerthFan wrote:The X1/9 sticks in my mind for the way it went round corners

That's exactly the reason I am trying to hang on to my X1/9. Part of the deal with my wife when buying the Spider was to sell the X1/9.

I've still got it. Shhhhhh.

Fi8spider · Post by **Fi8spider** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:22 pm

Hi PerthFan and welcome! There are a few Spiders lurking around out west, if you get onto Sam or Giles from the Fiat/Lancia Club of WA they may be able to point you in the right direction.

Good luck and I hope you find a Spider that suits what you're looking for.

courtenay · Post by **courtenay** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:19 pm

I spent a couple of weeks in Perth visiting family last Spring and enjoyed every day. I was able to meet Giles and see his Fiat collection. As Fi8 points out, Giles may be able to point you in the right direction to find a good Spider.

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