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3 out of 5 stars

A nice little car

Hans Steinhoff, 10/28/2018
updated 05/01/2023
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought the Fiat strictly for towing behind the motorhome and it has been great for that . This is the fifth Fiat I have owned and the first one that lasted more than two years.

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5 out of 5 stars

CPop popped!!!!!

Gayle Gavin, 03/19/2017
updated 03/22/2018
2012 FIAT 500 C Pop 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It was a fun car that was a joy to drive. It doesn't pretend to be a Corvette. It's a Fiat and proud of it. Sold it in a minute to a guy who drove one years ago while courting his wife of many years.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fun little commuter car

f360f1, 08/15/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 15 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2012 Sport as a replacement for a string of Volkswagens, most recently a GTI, mostly because I wanted something a little different and I was impressed with the design. The 500 has not disappointed so far. I get more compliments/questions about it than any car other than my Ferrari. I have had no problems with it so far, although I have only had it for about a month. It is fun to drive, recognizing that it underpowered and one really has to rev it to make it go. I am getting great mileage -- a real 33 mpg driving to work in city traffic if I drive like an old lady; 31 or so otherwise.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great fun and economical car!

Charlie M, 08/29/2020
updated 08/31/2023
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

UPDATE: Sold my Fiat 500 for a bigger car. The blue 2012 had no issues even at 91,000 miles. I loved it and it was perfect for my city driving... I got a good price for it too....I do miss the really great gas mileage! Bought a used 2012 Fiat 500 for a good deal and have simply loved it! I went for a 5 speed manual and love that too. It's a great looking car with Sunroof and alloys, but the best part is that I'm averaging 38 mpg in the city! Everyone's jealous of my mileage and fun little used car. Get one!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great and fun car

M Diaz , 07/15/2019
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I own a 2012 Sport Manual so far knock on wood close to 100,000 and still rock solid. I find that like any other car maintenance is the key on any car life and having all done wen and how is suppose to and any car can last a wile. For now I will enjoy this little car

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