Used 2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge Convertible Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge Convertible.
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Great value but some issues
Kristina Colpitts, 03/13/2015
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
I love the retro look and feel, the interior is gorgeous but there are a few issues with my 3 yr old 50,000KM 500C.
I bought it 3 years old and a few days ago I've started to hear some creaking noises on the passenger side and back, sounds almost like the plastic on the doors is not put together tightly... I can't figure out what it is exactly but it's SUPER annoying.
Why me!!!
nalder620, 04/15/2015
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
700 characters...not enough. Since day one, this car has been the most unreliable piece of poop I have ever owned. Fiat Canada has washed their hands of me, but i have decided to make all know, DO NOT BUY A FIAT!!!
New transmission, new suspension, new clutch bearings, new PCM computer, rattling all over, paint peeling, lights burning out all over the place, 35 trips to the dealer … and problems that they can not even fix after 8 tries!!! My car sounds like it want to start, but does not catch, have to do everything from the beginning and will start on the second shot! Thank goodness I bought a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty!!! I feel bad for those that only had a 3 year warranty :(.
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS PATHETIC
lamorty, 03/05/2012
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
I also have had "issues" with my Fiat.
Some are being rectified others...my loss.
Will need to wait for 6-8 weeks for a part r/t the strut.
Concerned with an event.. "slipping into drive" while idling.
Not explanable nor able to recreate.
Now I am concerned with safety
Poor customer service including refusal to give reasoning in writing, an e-mail address and also to give me the … persons last name that denied minor repair.
Response: "I contacted Fiat Canada via phone and therefore my response was to be via phone".
Requested an appeal and denied...told she was the final say and was speaking for FIAT.
All I can say is buyer beware!!! Well with FIAT CANADA anyway!
THE WORSE VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED!
Clarisse Barcelos, Providence, RI, 11/16/2015
2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge 2dr Convertible (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
I have owned this vehicle since April of 2012, and since the first week I bought it, I've had nothing but problems with it. From the rear brake lights going out, to damage tires, bad tire/wheel bearings after short time of ownership, convertible top replaced twice, electrical issues, trunk issues (not opening - 4 times since 2012), soft top roof leak, etc.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 FIAT 500 C Lounge Convertible
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Adorable styling
- Pro:Sport and Abarth models' capable handling
- Pro:excellent fuel economy with manual transmission
- Pro:surprisingly spacious for two people.
- Con:Cramped front headroom with sunroof
- Con:lackluster acceleration
- Con:disappointing fuel economy with automatic
- Con:convertible's poor top-down visibility
- Con:wait-and-see reliability.
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