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500 lounge, with every option
phatgreatwall, 07/12/2013
2012 FIAT 500 Lounge 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
car is fun to drive, gets really good mileage, steering tie rod end was loose after 30,000km, replaced under warranty. buy this car only for the fun and new factor, definitely a chick's car, but i see too many old italian guys driving it......
You're paying for FUN!
websmack, 09/16/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
Loads of fun. For a tiny car it's comfort and ammenities are unsurpassed. It takes 15 minutes to get fueled because people run over to look and ask questions and 'pet' it lol. I don't know how long it will last, how reliable it will be, but it's a blast to own it. I can't even pick one favorite feature there are so many: auto sunroof, Boze sound, TomTom, Sirius Sat, colorful instrumentation, retro style. Wow. No car in this price range has all of that.
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R.I.P., Francesco!
E. Howard, 11/21/2019
2012 FIAT 500 Lounge 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
After driving one in Tuscany, when they arrived stateside, I had to buy! I found my perfect match, a pearl white with beautiful tan and ivory leather, a Lounge. It had 21000 miles on it. I drove Francesco with pride and enthusiasm, even after we moved, and the nearest dealer was 50 miles away. We were unique, and people were intrigued to see. I made several multi state road trips, and always felt safe and comfortable. There were never any service problems. The battery and tires were replaced, but never needed new brake pads. Headlamps, because I always drove with them on to be more visible were replaced a few times. Then, the unthinkable happened. We had a head on collision on a two lane county road. Combined total speed I believe was around 70mph. Francesco ricocheted backwards around 70 feet, and stopped in a culvert. All the airbags deployed. I suffered bruises to my wrists, and my right leg. My sternum is bruised, and three weeks later, breathing can still be painful. But, the engine compartment kept its integrity, and there was no intrusion into the passenger cabin at all! I will grieve for Francesco Fiat. I had him for six great years. He had 93,000 miles on him, at the end, I had intended to probably double that! Every time I drove that car, I would smile, and say, once, I was in Italy....
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Cheerful fun
740driver, 12/08/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
For years I considered buying a Mini Cooper but every time I drove one the rough ride and heavy steering made me walk away. The Fiat is much more civilized, especially on bumpy city streets in places like Washington, DC. The steering is light, making the car feel lighter and more agile than the Mini. With the ivory colored steering wheel, seat trim and headliner the Fiat is a delightful place to be. For me, the cheerfulness of the Fiat sold me over the aggressiveness of the Mini.
! un happy Camper
lemonbuyer2, 08/03/2013
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this turbo sport 4 days ago and it's been in the shop twice already for repair, brand new car with 100 miles already has problems. I wished I had never seen the thing . I don't reccomend this car to anyone, ever. I will probably end up using the lemon law on this one , what a shame.