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Quick, Nimble and Fun Ride
peden500c, 04/30/2012
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We purchased the 500C in November and have driven 6,000 with no problems. The rides comfortably, is very nimble and accelerates nicely to stay with the traffic. It is not a race car but very sporty. This car cruises the highway at 75 mph and accelerates well throughout the entire range of the speedometer. Driver visibility is excellent as the car sits higher than others of it's size. Front seats accomodate all but the largest passengers. Rear seats are cramped for adults but just right for kids. This is a very fun car to drive and park. It's also easy to get in and out due to its height. Overall the car seems well made and we have had no maintenance issues.
Glad to be rid of it!!
hatethefiat, 04/24/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in august of 2012. RED, inside and out. I fell in love with the look. Bad idea. As soon as I took in on the highway the first time, the ABS sensor fell off. Then as soon as it spent one night in a snow bank), shocks were noisy. I can't remember how many garage visits, but they were never able to fix it. Then, the transmission failed, I was unable to press the clutch pedal. then again this winter, the same issue with the shocks after another night in the snowbank. Avoid this car at all costs. Dealer as well as Fiat Canada were extremely unhelpful too. Thank god another dealer was a lot more helpful. Got rid of the thing last week and bought a Toyota.
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Never again!!!
prizm2356, 06/22/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Horrible. Needs engine replaced at 34,000 miles due to a cracked head. Check engine light flashing all the time, arm rest broke off, ball joint in front so bad it failed safety inspection. Both emblems front and back fading out.
You have to Drive this car!!!
mikebnascar8, 04/30/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Lounge 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
My first impression was to laugh at this car, it was tiny and looked 'different'. I never thought that I would Love driving it! The 6-speed Italian made tip-tronic automatic is a brilliant transmission! Shifts when you want it to & gives you a great power band. It's 101hp, so your not going to win any drag races... but you can throw this car into any corner, on ramp or off ramp almost at any speed and it will just go exactly where you point it! I was baffled by how amazing this car handled! In the sport mode, you will notice a difference in throttle response, shift points and steering feel. The Bose radio is amazing, the overall quality of the car is unparrelled in this price range!
Little Red Cherry Pepper
D Cozz, 05/05/2016
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Car's great to me. Single guy, and tall, and car is fun, dependable and has just enough bells and whistles for me: bucket seats, great stereo, good heat/ac... I get more compliments on this car than I did on my mini-cooper. Maybe it's the rosso brilliant paint... Going on fourth year and hope to have for many yrs more... 21k so far, and always excited to get bend the wheel and go for a ride... For the price paid, I'm happy...
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