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Used 2012 FIAT 500 Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Loving the Fiat!

scottishere, 11/07/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I actually got a Pop with the automatic transmission. This car is fun to drive and definitely gets noticed on the freeways. It definitely does not feel like a cheap car. It's well-built and solid on the road. I traded in a mid-sized sedan for my Fiat, so I expected a big adjustment. The car doesn't feel tiny inside. I have lots of head room (I didn't get the sunroof) and I've been able to find a comfortable driving position. You sit high in this car. It's not a road-burner, but it scoots along pretty well. The SPORT option firms up the steering and adjusts the way the 6-speed transmission shifts gears.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

CUTE! I LOVE IT!

skuzziboi1, 12/03/2012
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

So I was pretty stoked when I bought this car, its way cute and fun to drive! The only issue I have with it are the very cheap interior fixtures. A common breaking item is the armrest, yeah, dealer said its a common issue and is covered under warranty, havent taken it in just yet so well see for sure later. Also, the under seat drawer handel broke on me :-/ I was very dissappointed to find that the Pop Models do not come equipped with Blue&Me, even though edmunds states that its a standard feature. Also if you squeen the upper lining of the cabin, it feels literally like its made of egg cartons and cheap felt :-( needless to say, super CUTE car at a great price, sucky cheap interior.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Makes me smile

fiatscooter, 06/10/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Just bought my sport last Saturday and I am very happy with the purchase. It has style and is tons of fun to drive. My commute seems to have been shortened. I definitely would recommend this car to anyone looking for an inexpensive and fuel efficient alternative in the usa. Great job Fiat!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great Piccolo!!!

elcano1, 03/15/2013
updated 03/15/2016
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

It has been a little more than a year that I get my 500 Sport, after 15,000 miles my wife and I are so happy with it, is like a go-kart, is too much fun, easy to park "zero" problems and great service from our dealer. I'm looking for the Abarth in the next future. Esta de rompe"m". Existen vehiculos mas rapidos pero no tan divertidos para manejar.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Texas 500

toaot500, 06/24/2011
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

I ve had my car for about a month and I am enamored with it! It drives like a much sportier and expensive car you feel the bumps but only slightly most of it is absorbed. I cant tell you how much I love the way the interior looks like it came from a Maserati. I ve had alot of cars in the past but this one is actually my favorite so far. It may not be the fastest on the road but you never get the impression that its not. I was going for the Sport model because I liked the wheels and the body kit but the differences, between it and the Pop are minimal in performance (I've test driven both in a manual). Both have a sport button like the Mini that make the small 1.4l come alive. GAS SAVER!

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