New Fiat series 8

[Fisherman]

Most of the videos on the new series 8 are in other languages.
I found this one on YouTube, I think some might find it useful.

Apart from Trev

 

[trevskoda]

Talk of nonsense rather than how easy it would be to change a cambelt/water pump and clutch etc, I also hate with a vengeance controls on a steering wheel.

 

[Fisherman]

Talk of nonsense rather than how easy it would be to change a cambelt/water pump and clutch etc, I also hate with a vengeance controls on a steering wheel.

You need a holiday Trev

 

[mark61]

Talk of nonsense rather than how easy it would be to change a cambelt/water pump and clutch etc, I also hate with a vengeance controls on a steering wheel.

Fair points and hugely important for those wanting to maintain/service their own truck. I don't wan't to do that though so I'm up for all the modern stuff, within reason.
Oh, I love controls on steering wheel too.

 

[Fisherman]

Fair points and hugely important for those wanting to maintain/service their own truck. I don't wan't to do that though so I'm up for all the modern stuff, within reason.
Oh, I love controls on steering wheel too.

Trev would love us all to go back to horse and cart, the only problem is horses are crap at reading sat navs.
So we would never have driverless carts

 

[mistericeman]

Talk of nonsense rather than how easy it would be to change a cambelt/water pump and clutch etc, I also hate with a vengeance controls on a steering wheel.

Most of them will never see that sort of work....

Most modern vans will be kicking the backside out of 200,000 miles and by that time will be off to the recyclers...

As for controls on the wheel....
Have you ever considered a horse and cart instead of all the things you repeatedly profess to hating on modern vehicles?

 

[GMJ]

That looks very nice to my eyes. Lots of new stuff which has time to bed in before I have to shell out for one! Very funky and modern.

 

[mark61]

Fiat may have missed a trick by not having or offering side cameras instead of mirrors, it's the way forward you know.

 

[Fisherman]

For me this is way better than series 7. The engine is 70kg lighter adding to payload. Also the reversing camera displaying an image on where the rear view mirror used to be will be a great aid. Then we have all of the other aids that will enhance safety, and aide the overall driving experience. The new steering is now electrically driven, which is way more responsive than what went before. As for controls on steering wheels give me more. And the 100% digital display is way overdue.
With all due respect to Trev I much prefer modern vehicles to older ones. But that’s just my opinion, I know some won’t agree.

Sorry Trev, I don’t agree with you on this one, but I know you could teach me more than I could ever teach you.