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D. Brochu, 12/23/2018
updated 07/20/2021
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport in July 2011. It was the first model year since the vehicle's return to the U.S. so there are a few items that require improvement. At 110K miles I can't complain. it's good on gas and saves mileage on my truck.
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Don't be fooled by good looks!!!!
Karen, 09/24/2018
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because it looked sooooo cool. Looked really great and got lots of compliments but after 7 months, it wouldn't start. Cranked over and over but wouldn't start. Got it towed to the dealership where they couldn't duplicate the problem. Happed 4 more times and the dealership never duplicated and they were told by Fiat corp they couldn't even replace the most likely part or it wouldn't be covered by warranty. It only happened once in front of the mechanics when they told me there was no problem but it wouldn't start to leave the dealership. We even went lemon law but since they couldn't duplicate it under test, Fiat successfully argued the car wasn't diminished in value. Goliath won :(. As a nurse I needed to make it to patients on time, I needed a car I could trust. TRADED IT FOR A CHEVY!!!!!
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Another Happy Camper
lovinmyfiatt, 10/09/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
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.
The Design Standard City Car
dwink9909, 09/01/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I only have a few hundred miles on my Fiat 500 Pop hatchback, but my initial impression and every bit of available research and feedback tell me that Fiat has hit the mark with this Americanized version of their hit European city car. Even at 6' 5" and 240 pounds, I fit easily in the cabin and like everything about the driving and pedal positions, clutch, shifter, steering and all the features, from steering wheel controls to "sport" mode selection. My Fiat handles well, both at highway speed and close quarters city driving. It reminds me of my 1970 VW Beetle, but with modern handling technology and almost twice the horsepower. Like the Beetle, it's an incredible bargain as well.
Sad to have raved about it
carreview5, 05/06/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
When I bought this car I was really excited and raved about it to all my friends. I expected nothing but great things from this little car and really started saving a lot of money in Gasoline purchases. (Was getting 42+ MPG by driving reasonably and not being aggressive with it, itÂs not a racer) 27,000 miles into it, the clutch failed (in rush hour traffic no less) and Fiat claims that it was just worn out. All calls for Customer Service ended in no help what-so-ever. Fiat is not ready to return to the American car market. Do not purchase this car. The clutch replacement at the studio costs 10 percent of the price of the car.