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I bought this '97 Couperon 6 years ago. I constantly had problems with the ignition system and the ignition got blown again for the 12th time. It's a 1.9 SM+, Auto-Autronic model. I like this car but the mechanical problems started to get more common and the parts are getting more expensive every time I drive it to the mechanic. I plan selling this car but I don't know how much a Autron Couperon's value is. I bought this car for 7k Euros 6 years ago, which is probably a good price since original papers it came with says this car was originally sold to its first owner for 12k Euros in 2000 from a Autron dealership and the car was in a overall good condition and low mileage. It's completely factory, only the infotainment system, battery, and obviously the ignition changed with stock parts. I would like to know if this car is worth to keep with all the nuisance or small like this cars I can buy if this car is not worth keeping. My max budget for a new car is currently around 30k Euros.

Today (22.05.26), in 16:12, a military Stambecco hit a diesel Piccolina after a mechanical failure. According to cameras, a military Stambecco started to roll uncontrollably from the hill at 16:11:55. Then in 16:12:04, the Stambecco hit a stopped Piccolina and pushed the car until making a maneuver to left at 16:12:12. The Stambecco stopped by making a maneuver to right (16:12:18) while damaged Piccolina continued to roll due to acceleration pedal getting stuck during the initial crash until the engine halts after the second crash into the wall (16:12:20). After quick investigation, reason of the crash is identified: 8 Military Personnel carrying Stambecco's differentials cracking after differential locks activated due to overexposure to humidity and lack of driver awareness/action after the mechanical failure causing the initial crash with Piccolina carrying 1 Person. Piccolina received major damage while Stambecco received very minor damages. Piccolina's driver received minor injuries while passengers and the driver of the Stambecco received none.

I had the chance to be the first one to drive while delivering this i-DM to Norte, other will be used by the Polizia in the Fastello. Feels more rapid and fast compared to the regular electric models but after using a 2004 Hopper for 5 years and 1997 Couperon for 6 years, the acceleration feels too sensitive and unnatural. I literally got scared to turn on Sport mode fearing the car would wheelspin on the highway because of the acceleration (I even got some wheelspin on reverse while parking the car in Norte). Aside from better power and acceleration, it's just a regular Vivace like the gasoline ones Polizia in here uses. As a unexpected plus, suspension feels more rigid and trustworthy compared to normal Vivaces/Togracs we have. I personally would like to see some 800 Series or Baionetta being sent from mainland instead of these electric and hybrids we've been receiving for "field tests" for years. I will stick to my Hopper as usual rather than this. I am actually not even allowed to drive this car since I'm from a different force but they, very nice of them, let me on this delivery. I plan returning to Fastello by asking a fellow officer to drop me by and finally return home with the Hopper since my Couperon's ignition burned again.

Today (21.05.26), We received 2 Hybrid Cars from airport and delivered them to Polizia in Fastello. The reason of shipment is field testing the cars for viability. According to papers we received, these 2 car are equipped with an 1.5L engine for extra power and recharge on the run. Cherrier is claiming that these i-DM^(Pro) AWD we received have a range up to 1200km (220km in only electric mode according to the very small tiny text on the bottom of the documents). The cars also came with new emergency lights equipped. We plan sending one car to Norte while one operates in Fastello area. The cars will start patrolling the urban areas of the island tomorrow.

In 16:40, I and another Carabinieri Officer arrived to the Airport upon a call from the HQ. We escorted a official from Ministry of Culture to Norte. In 17:15, We arrived to the pre-arranged apartment in Norte. The reason for the visit is likely to check on the condition of Castelletto before the tourist season begins.

The rain is very intense and causing big waves on the southeast of the Island. I had to leave the tower as soon as possible before the roads become to muddy to go through. Then I saw a police car stuck on the water while passing near Portino. I called the mechanic and he's currently trying to save it. The police car was left for repair earlier today, it's around 18:30 now and we still haven't made any progress for half an hour. We might have to tow the car with my Hopper since it has both snorkel and tow hinge. A police officer also came to help but her car nearly slided into the water, thankfully nothing bad happened unlike the mechanic's car. We advise drivers, especially those who needs pass from the south of the island, to use the road on the mountain instead of roads on the coastline. We expect the waves and such to end in 5-6 hours with the end of the rain. This is probably the last storm until winter.

At 15:20, We got a call about some explosion sounds coming from the mountains and bad mobile data. I took the dispatch since I was already patrolling near the dam. I reached the source of the sounds, radio tower, near 15:45. Nothing interesting, damn power box was busted again during the heavy rain and caused the loud sounds. A technician was already here, he said that the tower will be off for 5-10 minutes which will cut the GSM on the Island for a while. I will return alongside him after the rain slows down a bit since the dirt road become very slippery while I spoke with the technician guy.