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1 out of 5 stars

Needs new engine at 45k miles.

Brendon, 07/18/2019
2013 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Bad car. Bought it at 20k miles. The cheap interior fell apart. I’ve always maintained it at Fiat dealerships , and this last time I took it in due to a weird sound they notified me I need a new engine for $8,000 after parts and labor. Keep in mind the car has a clean title, no crashes ever, and 45k miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

Abarth model only 40,000 miles of harsh driving

Aaron Ewers, 02/09/2019
updated 08/17/2020
2013 FIAT 500 Abarth 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I never take it easy on this little car, I push it all the time, I perform all my own maintenance and it has always been extremely reliable. I'd suggest getting 10 mm taller sport tires on 16" rims though for daily driving, makes it way more comfortable, a roof rack with a cargo box, keep it extremely aerodynamic though or you will feel a massive difference past 80mph, window tint for really hot days, the AC isnt powerful enough, and a hitch to hold bikes or coolers or whatever. I recently completed a drive from Davenport,IL to Denver, to Oklahoma city, to beavers bend park, and all the way back to denver then davenport again totalling close to 5000 miles! I brought 2 inflatable paddleboards, two chihuahuas, and a big dog cage, and all our clothes and whatnot for a week and a half and never once did I regret it, I got compliments all the time. I love being one of the only people with an abarth, the scarcity, performance, and reliability make this car one of my favorites I've ever owned. P.S. once you start to modify it hold on for dear life lol

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5 out of 5 stars

Lotsa! FUN!

bwbroo, 05/23/2013
2013 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is a good (great) driving car. A pleasure to drive. I have the basic model and still it has quite abit extra's. I'am a driver and like the fun of driving a solid steering car. This one goes from a regular driving car to a Ferrari when the sports button is engaged/push at the console. Great for curvy roads and parking lots or anytime. On the hwy I leave it regular mode and just cruise. Did I tell you it has cruise control too. Anyway don't push the OMG button unless - are you experienced - (Hendrix) I have the auto transmission and this is great. I'am 60 and this shifts a lot in the sports mode (OMG). There you have it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing car for the money

grizzinwi, 02/16/2014
2013 FIAT 500 Sport 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 26 people found this review helpful

I'm very pleased the Fiat 500 Sport thus far. Very comfortable for my 6' frame despite its diminutive size along with better ease of ingress/egress than its rivals. Handles well and is surefooted in snow. Fits in parking spots others won't. Feature rich- AM/FM/CD power windows, a/c, heated mirrors, fog lights, cruise, automatic door locks, Bluetooth and alloy wheels are standard. Excellent fit and finish. Current incentives for 2013 models make the 500 a steal. This is one small car that doesn't feel like a penalty box. It brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Happy Fiat owner

Leonard Pelly, 05/27/2016
updated 11/28/2017
2013 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Car is a little noisie as far as road noise Other than that it has lots of head room and surprising room to carry things.

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