FIAT BARCHETTA (1995 – TO DATE)菲亚特barchetta(1995欧元Â"至今)
The Fiat Barchetta has never been a popular sight on British roads, largely due to the fact that it is only available in left-hand drive form.菲亚特barchetta从未在英国流行在望道路主要原因是它只有在左驾驶的形式. Look beyond this and you?ll see a capable, attractively styled and well-engineered little roadster that?s more practical than many of its competitors.这目光和你?看到当地能力每每摆开和改造小跑车?收盘比很多竞争对手来得实际. Based on proven Fiat Punto mechanicals, the Barchetta is also quite reasonable to run.基于菲亚特punto机电证明,barchetta来说也是很合理的. With the explosion in popularity of affordable roadsters, the Barchetta was somewhat steamrollered in the sales charts by the Mazda MX5, Rover MGF and BMW Z3, and has possibly suffered due to the fact that it shuns the ?purist?随着爆炸得起roadsters受欢迎,<barchetta有点碾过在销售的马自达mx5图表、函数、宝马Z3井孚、并且可能是因为它遭到了回避?纯? rear-wheel drive layout; its power going to the front wheels instead.后轮驱动布局;电力前往前轮. The market that the Fiat has aimed for is more bar society than pure sports and it fills this niche quite well.市场认为菲亚特酒吧更是具有很强的社会罢了,这不是纯体育小生不错. A used Barchetta makes an interesting buy, and may cost less than you think.用一个有趣barchetta使得购买成本可能比你想.
HISTORY历史
Looking at the Barchetta?s stylish lines it?s hard to believe that it has been on sale since 1995.综观barchetta?收盘气派线吗?收盘很难相信它已经从1995年发售. Perhaps because it looks like a more modern interpretation of the Alfa Romeo Spider, the lines look familiar and rest easily on the eye.或许因为它像一只更现代的诠释蜜蜘蛛、按照眼熟,容易对眼睛休息. Some companies made a fair amount of money importing Barchettas to these shores at prices that undercut the UK list by quite a margin, whilst others offered right-hand drive conversions for the standard car.有些公司引进了一笔相当数额的钱给南洋barchettas价格低于英国的名单相当幅度而其他优惠靠右驾驶改装车的标准.
The Barchetta has remained largely unchanged since launch.<barchetta推出以来一直维持不变. In 1998 a special edition ?LE?1998专辑?乐? model was made available.模式可供. One of the upsides of the Barchetta?s unspectacular new sales is its exclusivity.按惯例之一的barchetta?引人注意的是新销售其专利. It?s unlikely anyone else in your street will have a Barchetta, a statement that would be difficult to make about the MX5 or Z3.?收盘谁都不可能会有barchetta贵街、声明说,就难以做出关于mx5或Z3井. In summer 2003 Fiat announced a revised Barchetta with more equipment, a restyled nose and, most importantly of all, £2,800 wiped off the asking price.菲亚特宣布,将在2003年夏季barchetta更多设备,restyled鼻子,最重要的是,2800英镑套牢的要价. Residuals for ?old?残值?老? Barchetta took a consequent duffing.barchetta采取相应达芬.
WHAT YOU GET 什么才叫 
The Barchetta is a stylish, sweet handling and reliable car.barchetta是气派的温馨和可靠处理车. With prices that are eminently reasonable and styling touches that are deft and distinctive, the Barchetta has become popular with urban dwellers looking for a sports car that?s a bit different.价格也非常合理,与造型独特、传神的触及所、barchetta已成为热门的城市居民追缉跑车?收盘略有不同. In town, the left-hand drive, position is a positive advantage, meaning you can enter and exit from the kerbside.在城市,左驾驶,立场是积极的优点,意思你可以进出路旁. The chief downside, overtaking, is rendered less of a problem if the car spends most of its time in cities.行政坏处,超车,变得没有问题,如果汽车大部分时间花在城市.
Equipment on the sole manual transmission model offered isn?t lavish, but does include all the bare necessities, although carpet in the cabin wasn?t part of the definition.手工传输设备的唯一提供肖国模式?笔大方,但那是包括所有裸露用品虽然地毯在船舱.其余?笔部分定义. Power steering is a useful feature for parking in tight spaces, and the height adjustable steering wheel allows good access for drivers of all shapes and sizes.助力转向是一项有用的特点,在停车位紧张,高度可调方向盘和司机都可以进入好的形状和大小. Anti-lock brakes and a driver?s airbag provide additional safety, while security comes via a Fiat CODE immobiliser, central locking and a unique RDS stereo.防抱死刹车和一名司机?安全气囊提供额外的安全性,而安全锁码是经由菲亚特、中央锁,以及独特的立体策略. For anyone who wants more creature comforts, there?s an optional Comfort pack, which inevitably adds to the price, but includes little luxuries such as central locking, electric aerial and mirrors, front fog lights, a leather interior and passenger airbag.为更多有志服美食,有吗?收盘择舒适折,必然加重价小小的奢侈品,而是包括诸如中央锁、电动空中和镜子,前面雾灯皮革及乘客安全气囊内政部.
While some rivals are of limited use for everyday activities, the Barchetta is practical, with a boot that's large enough for a couple of weekend bags.有些对手都很有限日常活动,barchetta务实、这与长靴的名特优新了一袋子的周末. The manually operated hood is quick and simple to operate - flick open two catches to open the hinged metal tonneau on the boot, push the hood back into it and it?s stored safely and neatly out of sight.方巾的是手动操作简便、快捷-搏命鱼开开两对长靴tonneau金属铰、它把它放回罩?收盘脱离整齐存放安全. Similarly, all the interior controls are stylish and easy to use though the slimline door handles can be a bit fiddly to operate.同样,所有内部控制气派及使用方便分叉门柄虽然有点fiddly可以操作.
WHAT YOU PAY 您付出
With one main model available, pricing should be relatively straightforward.主要模式之一可用,价格应较简单. It does become slightly more complicated when taking into account the source of the car, UK or Europe.它变得较为复杂,考虑到当车源、英国或欧洲. You will also need to factor a consideration for right hand drive conversions.你还需要考虑的一个因素,右手径改建. For the standard left hand drive UK cars, prices are as follows.英国标准左驾驶的汽车,价格如下. Examples of 1995 N-plate cars start at £3,300.1995事例氮汽车板块开始在3300英镑. A more typical 1996 P-registered model will retail for £3,500 while a 1997 R-plater will fetch £3,700.1996年更典型-注册模式将零售为3500英镑,而1997年的R薄板将卖到3700英镑. T-registered 1999 cars are only now becoming available for just under £5,200.笔登记1999年车,现在只成为供略低于5200英镑.
A 1998 R-registered car retailed for £15,549 in the UK, but many importers were offering them for about £11,000 from the continent.1998住宅登记为轿车零售15549英镑在英国但许多进口商分别给予他们11000英镑左右来自大陆. Euro cars therefore command a lower secondhand valuation, often in the region of 10-20% less.于是指挥欧元降低二手车估价,常常在该地区的10%-20%以下. Right-hand drive models will be advertised at prices up to 20% higher than standard left-hand drive cars.靠右驾驶模式将广告价格高达20%高于标准左驾驶汽车. Assuming that the job has been done well, a right-hand drive conversion makes a lot of sense.假设职位一直做不好,靠右驾驶换算有点道理. If the car was a European import to begin with, the car should be priced in line with a left-hand drive UK car.如果是欧洲进口车首先,汽车价格应与一个左驾驶车屋. Make sure the buyer has taken both valuation adjustments into consideration.做到既估价买方已采取调整考虑.
Values for the limited edition SE model are approximately 5% higher than standard.硒的限量值约5%示范高于标准. Insurance rating on all Barchettas is Group 16, based in part on the statistically higher probability of accidents incurred by left-hand drive vehicles.保险评级是集团所有barchettas16部分根据统计学的几率较高招致意外左驾驶汽车.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR 寻找什么
The classified sections are rarely bulging with used Barchettas, so if you?re very choosy you may have a long wait to secure the car in the desired colour/condition.分类与鼓节是很少使用barchettas,因此,如果你?你可以再有一个十分挑剔的漫长等待,在车内找到理想的颜色/condition. There is little to worry about mechanically.毫无顾虑照抄. The Barchetta is based on Punto mechanicals and has no documented reliability issues.基于punto机电barchetta的,没有记载的可靠性问题. Check the hood for signs of damage, as this can be costly to repair.检查方巾损坏迹象,这可以修复费用. Also inspect the body carefully, as many Barchettas have been used as urban runabouts they may have suffered parking bumps and scrapes.又仔细检查身体,许多被用作城市barchettasrunabouts他们可能遭受停车坎坷和冲突. Front tyres should also be inspected as enthusiastic driving can promote a fair amount of wheelspin, drastically reducing the life of a pair of tyres.还应检查轮胎战线满腔热情驱动可以促进相当wheelspin,一双大大降低轮胎寿命.
Ask to see accompanying documentation to check that whether the car is a UK or European sourced model.要求观看所附文件检查车内是否是英国或欧洲货源模式. If the car has a right-hand drive conversion check to see if it has been properly carried out.如果车已经靠右驾驶换算看看已经做好. Does the dashboard and pedal box look and feel right?仪表板、踏板是否盒外观吗? Do all the electrics work and have the windscreen wipers been adjusted?电工做的一切工作和有雨刮调整? Otherwise, the usual reminder to obtain a service history applies.否则,通常适用史催领服务.
REPLACEMENT PARTS 替换零件
(Estimated prices, based on a 1998 model) One of the advantages of basing a roadster on a top-selling hatchback are spares prices that are distinctly affordable.(估计价格根据1998年模型)的好处之一是立足于跑车卖得hatchback备件价格都有着明显负担. The Barchetta is one of those rare cars that are not only exclusive, but also cheap to run.barchetta难得的是那些车,不但具有排他性,而且便宜办好. A clutch assembly is around £127, while a new rear exhaust section is in the region of £195.离合器装配了约127英镑,而新科是该地区后方排气195英镑. Front brake pads are about £40, with rears going for around £50.前刹车皮约英镑40英镑左右,与抚养走50. A new alternator will set you back just over £80, with a new starter motor costing about the same.新发电机定你回来刚好超过英镑80,提供了一个新的起动电机大约相同. Despite the regular pannings Fiat dealers receive in the Top Gear/JD Power reports, it?s good to know you won?t have to pay too much to enjoy this service.尽管经常pannings菲亚特经销商在接受全速/约旦第纳尔电力报告?收盘好的知道你赢了?笔已付出太多享受这项服务.
ON THE ROAD 在路上
Those ?enthusiasts?那些?爱好者? with string-backed driving gloves and flies in their teeth may deride the Fiat as a pretty irrelevance but a well-driven Barchetta can more than hold its own against similarly priced rivals.弦乐背驾驶手套、苍蝇牙齿嘲笑菲亚特五月无关,而是作为一个漂亮驱动barchetta能多举办类似针对自己的竞争对手的价格. The chassis is impressively rigid, without many of the tremors and wobbles many open-topped cars suffer.底盘刚性是堂堂正正,没有很多很多的震荡和倾角回转不限突破轿车受损. Rest to 60 in less than nine seconds and a top speed of 124 mph are respectable figures from the 1747cc four-cylinder engine.休息了不到60秒,最高时速达9124主机所尊敬的人物1747cc四缸引擎. It?s a willing and tuneful companion as well, with a particular affinity for the upper reaches of the rev band.?一、悠扬悦耳的同伴也愿意,特别有缘上游晨曦乐队. The left-hand drive layout makes exploiting the engine a bit trickier on country lanes when you need to overtake a nuisance tractor, but in town it?s great to be able to enter and exit from the kerb.左布局使得开发引擎较为麻烦,当你需要对国家车道超车拖拉机扰民,但在城市?收盘伟大能够进出缘.
The driving position seems quite high due to the low window line of the car.主动地位似乎相当高,由于汽车的低窗线. The figure hugging seats, trio of white-faced dials and the elegantly retro-styled dials make the Barchetta a welcoming place to be.数字拥抱席位三星白色面板拨号及优雅复古式拨号,使barchetta欢迎的地方. You won?t feel uncomfortable at the pumps either with an average consumption figure of over 33mpg.你赢了?笔不舒服时或是水泵平均消费数字比33mpg.
OVERALL 总体
The Barchetta is a car that deserves to sell more than it has.barchetta是值得的汽车销售已超过它. If Fiat had backed it properly and sanctioned a proper right-hand drive model, it would undoubtedly be as popular as the Mazda MX-5, BMW Z3 or Rover MGF.如果它背靠菲亚特已认可并妥善适当靠右驾驶模式这无疑是大受欢迎的马自达MX的5号或宝马Z3井孚函数. As it is, it?s something of an oddity, bought by those who are willing to put up with left-hand drive in order to benefit from its exclusivity.因为,它?收盘一些流言,买那些愿意忍受左驾驶为了得益于其专利. To write the Barchetta off as a trendy curio would be a shame.写barchetta客将作为时髦古玩耻辱. It is practical (for a roadster), reliable, quick, pretty and cheap.这是现实(一跑车)可靠、快捷、漂亮又便宜. It also possesses more of that infectious joie de vivre than any of its rivals, and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face as wide as the first time your passenger tries to get into the driver?s seat.它还具有传染性贪一时之快,更比任何竞争对手,并保证把你的微笑面对宽首次尝试进入你的客运司机?收盘座位. Get a good one you?ll realise why the Barchetta has long been the trade?s favourite little secret.得到一份好你?当地早已明白为什么barchetta贸易?收盘喜爱小秘密. First you?ll have to find one though.首先你?虽然当地已找到.
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