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adam, 12/22/2015
updated 01/06/2023
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have this Fiat for going on 8 years now. With the manual transmission have more then enough power to run 80-90 plus on highways.Juke in and out of traffic and can park it anywhere with the keys in it because nobody knows how to drive a manual and it’s too small to be stolen. Bottom line best car I bought for the money. Also have plenty room in garage for other stuff.I love it but not for everybody. Great car for the city, highways and fun to drive.
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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.
FANTASTIC VEHICLE!
bjv1440, 09/13/2014
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
First I have to say that my vehicle is an automatic; NOT a 5 speed manual. I'm not sure why there is no option for this model on the drop down. My wife drove a rental one to AZ and feel in Love with it! I surprised her with a gift of this one and she has put about 30,000 miles on it in the last year. She averages 42 mpg combined! On a recent trip I drove and we encountered some terrible weather outside of Wendover, NV. The POP drove right through the Heavy Wind and was NOT blown around when passing semis! This vehicle has TONS of room inside for being so small on the outside. Five people can fit comfortably for a trip! Way to go FiatChrysler!