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Cute is never enough
Kieza C., 02/15/2018
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because my aunt had one and because it was so cute. This car has broken more times than my previous car which had almost 200,000 miles on it, I owned that one for 8 years and I've had the Fiat for 5. I did all of the scheduled maintenance, even after my warranty ran out. I have had to replace...the oil pressure sensor, the throttle position sensor, the thermostat, the alternator, the windshield wash reservoir, and I'm on my second replacement O2 sensor. Inside the cable that moves the front passenger seat up and forward at the same time didn't last the first year, and I don't have kids so it was used that often. The fuses for the climate controller lighting have been replaced several times. The daytime running lights are nearly impossible to get to to replace the bulbs. The holders for the felt covered section that covers the cargo area broke within the first few months. The car handles really well in the snow though, when it can get out of it's own way. It's annoying that you can't open the back hatch unless you unlock it with the keyfob, There's no button inside the car and no keyhole outside. If you get out of your car and run around to the back to get something you have to shut the car off to unlock the back hatch. Although it is nice that it's set up so you virtually cannot lock your keys in the car. The keyfob mangles really easily, like just from regular use. Right now we are trying to figure out why nothing happens when I put the pedal to the floor uphill on the highway. Oh and if your thermostat goes the car will try to kill you by registering an overheat that isn't happening which throttles the engine back without warning. Then after it has it's fit everything goes back to normal. Lastly the repair costs will put you in the poor house and dealer parts are almost always on back order.
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Fix It Again Tony
The italian job, 02/09/2017
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car performs relatively well only under warranty. Soon after warranty is over, everything brakes and is very expensive to fix it.
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Love it so far!
Chelsea, 01/12/2017
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with Fiats after my trip to Italy and have wanted one ever since. After being super unhappy with Honda, I traded in for a Fiat. As a college student who works a lot and commutes, I put a lot of miles on my cars, relatively quickly. I've had my Fiat for nearly a year and have put on about 10,000 miles on it (now has about 50k miles) and absolutely no problems so far. I don't think it's THAT comfortable of a ride, but it's not uncomfortable. I feel safe in it. It's very responsive. Stereo sounds good. I was really looking for something cost effective and it fits the bill. It costs $15-20 to fill my gas tank which I love. The only issues I have with it are minor. The bluetooth button is annoying, I don't use it and my hand always seems to hit it while steering. And the blinker is a little wonky. I'll have my blinker going left or right, take my turn, and many times it wont turn off so I'll manually put it in the middle to stop blinking, but instead, the opposite blinker goes off. I don't know if it's just my car or a known problem, but it's a pretty minor complaint. I just feel like anyone driving behind me probably thinks I'm crazy when I have my left blinker on, then right after my right blinker may turn on until I can get it to stop blinking. Otherwise, great little car with a lot more space than it looks like from the outside. I love throwing the backseats down and having tons of room. A lot of people stare at it wherever I am because there aren't a whole ton of Fiats around, which is cool. Great commuter car, I truly enjoy it and would recommend it.
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Great Vehicle for What it Is
Troy, 11/16/2016
2012 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you are looking at a vehicle large enough to haul the family or a trendy sports car with lots of power then the FIAT 500 Pop is not your vehicle. But if you are looking for a small, comfortable, affordable ride for you and your significant other then the 500 Pop is a perfect purchase. The 500 Pop is surprisingly powerful off the line, shifts smoothly, rides quietly even at 85-90 MPH, and gets great MPG. It is more roomy and comfortable up front than expected. It is, obviously, a little cramped in the back. While the hatch allows you to fit most anything you need, keep in mind that it is not the perfect vehicle for packing all of your worldly possessions. Just know understand what you are buying and you will not be disappointed.
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Great Piccolo!!!
elcano1, 03/15/2013
updated 03/15/2016
2012 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 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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