Newbie in the NW

KensSpider · Post by **KensSpider** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:14 am

Greetings!!

Just today purchased my first Fiat. A bright yellow Spider that looks like it has the makings for a nice, fun, driver -- which is exactly what I have been looking for.

I'm a retired AF officer, current full time, stay-at-home Dad for our 7 year old second grade son. I also run a small business - focused computer networking company as well. My wife is an accounting manager at a big bank in Seattle.

Car wise, I'm a confirmed nut. And probably slightly off beat as well. For "daily drivers" we have a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd (Hemi), and my pride & joy -- a 2003 Jaguar S-Type R (400hp V-8, 6-spd ZF auto, etc.) But, since these two require little maintenance I have enjoyed having a 3rd "toy" available. The Fiat replaces a Triumph TR-7 which I sold about a month ago. The Triumph was a great little sports car ... but it was a coupe and it just didn't grab me on those nice, warm, summer days as a convertible would. Looked at a lot of cars, but this little Fiat was very appealing.

I have several questions about the Fiat which I'll post in the general section. Look forward to a nice association with the Spider ... and this forum.

Cheers!

Ken

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:18 am

welcome, and congrats on the Spider. Can you post some pics?

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:21 am

Welcome Ken....I've had mine for 6 months and the assist on this
board is invaluable!

Post some pics if you have them...Mine was originally the light yellow.
T

KensSpider · Post by **KensSpider** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:43 am

I'll post some pics as soon as I figure out how ... tomorrow, I hope!!

Cheers!!

Ken

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:52 am

Put them up on:
http://www.flickr.com/

and then you can post the link here.
T

NW75spider · Post by **NW75spider** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:22 pm

Welcome Ken from a fellow NW Fiat owner!

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:34 pm

Welcome Ken. check you Private Message section.

KensSpider · Post by **KensSpider** » Fri Sep 15, 2006 2:50 pm

Posted this in the general section as well ... here's a couple of puicture of the new baby!!

It IS yellow ........

http://www.stjohn-family.com/fiat_spider.htm

Cheers!!

Ken

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 3:49 pm

Very nice Spider, Ken. I'm sure you'll get years of enjoyment from it.

TVST*R · Post by **TVST*R** » Sat Sep 16, 2006 10:31 pm

Which yellow is that...what is the number?
I think mine was that color originally. I'll have to check
the paint number again.
T

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 12:37 pm

nice car!

Do you have the back bumper for it?

KensSpider · Post by **KensSpider** » Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:23 pm

Yellow color code? Unknown. I have not found a plate yet with that info. However, since it doesn't match most of what's hidden in door panels and so on, I seriously doubt it's a "factory" match. (What's hidden seems a bit lighter than what's on the outside.)

I call it Ferrari yellow!! Makes me feel like I'm going faster!!

Nope ... no back bumper, yet. Am on the hunt for a used one somewhere, hopefully within driving distance!! Couple of leads so far, but no money has exchanged hands yet!!

Cheers!!

Ken

Newbie in the NW

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Photos are up!