We bought a Fiat Cinquecento (that we didn't need...)! Part 1

We decided to do what any decent automotive addicts should, which is buy yet another car to add to our already bulging collection of old bangers. This time, Jim got offered a 1998 Fiat Cinquecento S, which he couldn't refuse! Join us as we go to collect it...
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[@jamesdorrell9134]

My old car. I miss it so much already ❤️ so happy it's in such good hands

[@sunshinechild-sv9kc]

id have give 750 for that no prob

[@CO27]

Love the random chatter between you both 😂. The video/vlog style was great too, looking forward to more!

[@alsodriven]

Thank you very much

[@keefeeweefee.8714]

My first ever car. Loved it and was so fun to drive and full of character.

[@MrBrownEscort]

Congrats on a brilliant first video and the purchase after a very cute Cinquecento!

[@alsodriven]

Many thanks!

[@iancolePRD129G]

Love this gentlemen. Great to meet you both at the NEC too

[@danielrussell446]

Well done both love the cinquecento I remember my dad having one as a courtesy car when we had our Tipo diesel from 1994-97 Always loved the cinquecento such a cute little car but very roomy and great for around town! The unleaded fuel sticker is correct for the car they were fitted from new! Look forward to seeing more adventures on this little car suddenly they are so rare now

[@nicholasdavis657]

Great first video and a nice looking car. Cars that you don't need are the best kind of car!

[@ST-ur7oh]

Great first video; the intro music reminds me of the theme to UTVs Pamela Ballintine show. Friend at queens had a blue one in 1998, posh SX one. Was tough sitting it up Belview Hill!!

[@oliverstemp9132]

What a fun video, this concept is great

[@nstarmore]

That start up sound was very nostalgic, took me right back to my Seicento Mia (Sebastian), a brilliant car.

[@alsodriven]

Aww that's good. The engine sounds so sweet

[@ozakki8719]

I came off Twitter so missed the Jim in my life. Glad you two have started a channel - great watch!

[@alsodriven]

Hopefully get the new video from the NEC Classic up soon

[@You.are.boring.me.now2024]

Everybody needs to own a Cinquecento at some point in their life (the proper little boxy one) , I've just purchased my 3rd sporting and I absolutely love it (again).

[@j-medsystems7142]

My first car that I kept any longer was a Fiat Uno -87, paid 500 € in 2004. Spent 800 € for spares and repairs right after purchase but then it served me well for 4 years an 60.000 km. A great peppy little car! Got 400 € when I sold it, still in good condition.

[@matthawkins6875]

Great video gentlemen. Next week: trip to Italy to pick up an original radio … and some wine!

[@alsodriven]

What a tempting idea!

[@colinalexander6609]

That is so, so tidy. Makes my £460 one look like a shed. 😂

[@alsodriven]

You have done well by yours Colin!

[@The-Observer]

Just found your channel through HubNuts walkaround if the NEC this year. I do like the Cinquecento you have. What was the name of the other channel that you have?

[@christianvancara8255]

I had a red one back in 2006,paid £150 for it & it was love at first sight😊 Aww i think u could keep all of the stickers on it,its part of its history,so much fun & nippy... Enjoy!😊

[@danieltaylor3755]

Amazing cars!

[@Mirage8v]

That thing seems to be in awesome confition!

[@alsodriven]

And we hope to keep it that way, just got it rust proofed in last week's video

[@nor0845]

I bought a diesel Clio four years ago for £500. It had high mileage but I knew the owner and it had a good service history (servicing etc done by the book). It has now done over 200,000 miles and still going ‘strong’ . Never let me down 🙂.

[@ianstewartorr8455]

Hi I’ve a 2016 Vauxhall viva i have owned from new much the same story as you never let me down greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@alsodriven]

That's fantastic going!

[@acid3129]

I got a "non running " 2005 volvo v70 for £500 last week 22.000 miles 1 owner just wouldn't turn over the guy I got it from saidbhe tried a battery but it was still no good . So I went and had a look noticed a fuse was dead . Gave the guy 500 signed the logbook put the new fuse in started it up and drove away

[@nor0845]

@@acid3129 Good result! I have to say I had a car like the one you bought, spent goodness knows how much on it to no avail but always suspected it would be something simple like a sensor (yes,I checked the fuses 😉).

[@Redgolf2]

My last 4 cars cost less than €500, one was €230 and did me for 5 years!

[@alsodriven]

That's some amazing frugality!

[@etdweasel]

More of this kind of thing, post haste! 👍❤️🏆

[@alsodriven]

Thanks Charles!

[@Filipe1020]

Is this the first video of your channel or the old ones got deleted? Looking forward for Part 2 btw

[@alsodriven]

It's our first together

[@kraljmatjaz7668]

this car looks like new, so clean. My 2016 C3 is much dirtyer:). You bought a nice car, take a good care off him..

[@alsodriven]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jamesdorrell9134]

The d day sticker was my addition, not very tasteful but the Silverstone lap was completed with Christmas lights

[@alsodriven]

Sorry James but originality is huge to Sion. He's just tracked down the original Fiat Phillips radio for it

[@OliverPickard]

its awesome!!

[@alsodriven]

It better be, lot riding on it this week

[@OliverPickard]

@@alsodriven You'll be fine

[@martinclapton2724]

Can’t keep Jim away from a nice Fiat. Don’t blame him , great cars.

[@darrenwilson8042]

Bright sunshine in MK. When did it get its own micro climate? Fiar 500 next to it on the driveway - FIAT people reside there and are to be trusted

[@alsodriven]

They were good folk

[@terryatkinson3182]

Maybe I'm wrong but were you at cars and coffee in dundalk last Sunday 🤔

[@squeakers27]

I'd keep the unleaded fuel sticker. Looks original and if not, it suits it well.

[@alsodriven]

Yes, I think you are right

[@andrewriley1664]

This brings back memories! I had one 10-12 years ago, loved it till it dumped all the coolant at 60 mph on the A1😂 They do drink oil, even from new but other than that their great

[@alsodriven]

Oh no!

[@terryatkinson3182]

My 1997 899s doesn't drink any oil but it does weep around the rocker gasket. I've had it 6years and it's a hobby for me. These engine's are very hardy and last much better than the 1108cc fire units.

[@fhwolthuis]

What a nice car! Amazing condition. Is it a an 899 or 1.1?

[@alsodriven]

899cc Frank

[@theskywalker75]

you should paint it yellow, and the passenger door red.

[@alsodriven]

Oh hell no 🤣

[@oliverstemp9132]

Was it a rental car at some point, so that’s why it has Unleaded Fuel on the fuel cap

[@alsodriven]

No, they all came like that. Leaded petrol was available for much longer in eastern Europe than the west and as they were made in Poland

[@TinyScorpion44]

It has a stick but no tach?! I can't quite comprehend that 😅

[@alsodriven]

You just judge it based on the number of valves that come out and dance on the bonnet as the revs rise

[@mrbwa1]

I mean, I could be convinced to invest in a Cinquecento...

[@etdweasel]

We both know any car in that condition in the U.S. market now is $3k or more…💰

[@alsodriven]

You never know where this one will end up. We were just discussing it a few minutes ago

[@_autoverse]

It would be legal for US import next year, that might make the prospect of owning it ever so slightly more tempting.

[@alsodriven]

January 2023. It's registered very early

[@mrbwa1]

@@alsodriven I have extra space.. Heck, it would probably fit in the bed of the F150.

[@squealingtyres]

If only it was in yellow with 1 red door 😂

[@alsodriven]

Don't say that to Jim!!

[@PKWeaver74]

Oooh a late one with an airbag!

[@alsodriven]

Actually it's a dummy airbag lol. It's just a void behind the cover

[@PKWeaver74]

@@alsodriven What!? Didn't it have the word airbag written on it? or is my member playing up, or is it different to the Sei steering wheel? I've had loads of centos, bit only earlier Cinq's and Sei's.

[@alsodriven]

@@PKWeaver74 the bit were the Airbnb should be is just a rubber cover that can just be prised off leaving the empty void behind it where the airbag should be The were only standard on the Sporting

[@ianstewartorr8455]

Why put a odd headlight in I wouldn’t

[@alsodriven]

Think it was all that was available to the previous owner at the time

[@christoguichard4311]

😂😂😂...Ive never paid more than 600 quid for a car. Been driving 44 years.

[@STUDIOSKC]

It's not a 500.

[@alsodriven]

No, it's a Cinquecento

[@wirefortyseven8707]

Ask an Italian mathematician what cinquecento+500=

[@Stephenb033]

Mornings… ewww

[@alsodriven]

Siôn really doesn't do mornings