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By heiliner1 on 04/24/13 17:37 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Our household has two 2012 Fiat 500 Pops, 20 serial numbers apart. Both vehicles have around 2000 miles on them.
On one vehicle the oxygen sensor has failed. On the other vehicle the glove box is out of alignment.
We bought these Fiats because they are cute, easy to get in and out of, easy to park, and had low initial purchase prices. Considering the standard features there wasn't another car in that size range that offered as much.
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19 of 24 people found this review helpful
By chiariello on 04/03/13 18:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
bought brand new car, only 3K miles, sometimes it would start, sometimes it wouldn't...not a good feature in a car! at first dealer suggested I was doing something wrong, but after having it towed 3 X, they finally realized I wasn't making this up. It was there for 2 months, I asked them finally for replacement (lemon law, which my car, which was sadly the case) so they dragged their feet for another month, plus charged me for mileage on the poor car they sold me. It was extortion, but after 3 months I paid it just to get a car....I don't think the service dept was at fault, they simply couldn't figure out what's wrong, but the dealer didn't help us at all, and Chrysler was even worse.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By elcano1 on 03/15/13 06:36 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It has been a little more than a year that I get my 500 Sport, after 15,000 miles my wife and I are so happy with it, is like a go-kart, is too much fun, easy to park "zero" problems and great service from our dealer.
I'm looking for the Abarth in the next future.
Esta de rompe"m".
Existen vehiculos mas rapidos pero no tan divertidos para manejar.
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful
By juniperarnold on 01/16/13 10:25 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought my 2012 Fiat 500 sport in May of last year. It came right off of the showroom floor. They placed my requested aftermarket rims on the car and it came with the Italian stripes down the side. Leather seats and a white and black dash. The design and colors are stunning together. The manual makes the car very quick and fun to drive. I would never buy an automatic Fiat. I drive my car through downtown Atlanta then on the interstate during my 30 mile one way
commute. Never had a problem and the ride is very comfy. If you take care of your car and love it, it will do the same for you. This car is absolutely perfect.
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4 of 47 people found this review helpful
By penelope_ptstp on 01/09/13 08:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Car had to have engine replaced at 10K miles and had transmission problems at 16K miles.
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By flygrl on 12/19/12 05:53 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Are you kidding me? I love this car so much. I keep my cars for years...I had an 82 Rabbit Convertible for 17yrs and a 99 Beetle for 14yrs. I obviously love fun cars. The minute i test drove this car I was hooked. I only drive manual transmissions, so I am only speaking about manual Fiat 500c. I feel like I am in a Fellini movie, everytime I get behind the wheel. People keep talking to me at every stop light. If you don't like lots of attention...don't purchase one. It is a cute little race car. There is a button for SPORT mode...this gives you an option for RPMS. I am a flight attendant, so I don't drive too much. When i do drive I want something that makes me smile. This is a GEM!
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3 of 8 people found this review helpful
By vince_ on 12/12/12 12:13 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Too many issues for a new car, even if they fix all the problems for free.
I like the car, it performs as expected. It is a city car, easy to park, drives very well from 0-40, and able to handle the highway. The convertible top makes for a fun summer drive. I get great mileage, 31 in rush hour bumper to bumper traffic, if I take it easy I have no problems surpassing the est highway and getting 41.
So far I have had two ignition coils go bad, one resulting in being stranded. The radio failed to work when very cold, and now 1/2 the climate controls have gone dark.
They have fixed all the problems free of charge, but the longer I own it the more I fear "What next will go wrong?
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful
By skuzziboi1 on 12/02/12 21:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
So I was pretty stoked when I bought this car, its way cute and fun to drive! The only issue I have with it are the very cheap interior fixtures. A common breaking item is the armrest, yeah, dealer said its a common issue and is covered under warranty, havent taken it in just yet so well see for sure later. Also, the under seat drawer handel broke on me :-/ I was very dissappointed to find that the Pop Models do not come equipped with Blue&Me, even though edmunds states that its a standard feature. Also if you squeen the upper lining of the cabin, it feels literally like its made of egg cartons and cheap felt :-( needless to say, super CUTE car at a great price, sucky cheap interior.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By limee on 11/06/12 00:51 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Abarth 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Traded my Prima for the Abarth. So glad I did. It drives and handles so much better with more than enough power and much more connected. The soundtrack from the exhaust is phenomenal, has to be the best stock soundtrack out there. Fuel mileage is consistently 33-34mpg. I use premium seeing as it's turbo charged. My Prima averaged 36-38 mpg. Love driving this car. It's a blast. Looking forward to the Abarth convertible!
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5 of 7 people found this review helpful
By lovinmyfiatt on 10/08/12 18:28 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I also bought my Fiatt on a whim which is very unusual for me.
I had done a lot of internet research and was ready for a change.
One drive of the Fiatt 500 and I was sold.
I loved the variety of colors, the nimble handling, the pick up and the dealership was decent.
One thing that was very important was to buy fun with comfort and this car delivers.
It's small, but you are not sitting on the ground.
I am 5 ft. 6 and it's just an even turn and sit to be in the drivers' seat.
My driving is about 70/30 highway/city and I am getting about 35 to the gallon.
Then final deciding factor will be how it handles the roads in the winter, otherwise I am 100% happy.
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