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by **David Regan** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:31

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience with the Barchetta and are they worth getting?

by **Lisa Balsom** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:43

Hi David, I've always liked them a bit, but am put off by the fact that they are all LHD, which means you need a spotter in the passenger seat all the time and the road wheels look too small.
Also, they are FWD, which is the wrong end for a sportscar.
Anyway, here's some info on them.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/R ... ?model=226

by **Ken Malone** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 20:05

I think there are a few RHD versions but rare as ducks binoculars

by **Martin Williams** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 22:50

I think they are basically Fiat Punto mechanicals so conversion to right hand drive is not out of the question. There was at least one company who performed conversions. However, the cost of a conversion on an older example is likely to be a significant proportion of the car's value and if you were buying a new one would you really want it chopped about?

by **Ken Malone** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 08:46

probably why they weren't very popular

by **David Regan** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 15:52

Mmmm, thanks all.

My main concern is also the LHD element. Also, why is the insurance group between 16 and 19!

by **Lisa Balsom** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 17:39

You may have just answered your own question David.

Having driven a right hooker on the Continent I can tell you that it can be very hard work.

by **David Regan** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 00:25

DOH!!!!!

by **Philip Gifford** » Sun Aug 12, 2007 23:08

David!
Just buy another Cappo. Stop messing about looking at anything with wheels on it, and admit you need a Cappo!

by **Ken Malone** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 07:47

or get an Elise and be done with it. lol

by **Philip Gifford** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 16:35

The only problem with the Elise is it's so uncomfortable and basic if you do 50 miles it feels more like 500.

by **David Regan** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 18:30

Aaaarrrggggghhhhhhh!!!!!!! :looney:

by **Ian Linden** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 19:50

Nothing else is quite the same,
Nothing in the world,
There is nothing you can name,
That is anything like a Cappuccino

by **Ken Malone** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 23:07

Well - much as I love my Cappo - I'd have an Elise like a shot if I could

by **Ian Linden** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 08:53

Ken Malone wrote:Well - much as I love my Cappo - I'd have an Elise like a shot if I could

I believe you, Ken, but how long would you keep it?

by **Ken Malone** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 16:05

Well I've had my Cappo 3 years? so..............

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