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Used 2014 FIAT 500 Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

I wasted my money

Harry, 11/29/2017
2013 FIAT 500 t Turbo 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 16 people found this review helpful

I bought a new 2013 turbo Fiat with a manual transmission for $21,000. I drove it for 16,000 miles and the shape of the clutch pedal, ruined my left foot. I wanted to sell it but nobody was interested in owning a stick. I ended up selling it back to the dealer I bought it from for just $6100 dollars. While I owned it. I was annoyed with the horn blow when you lock the doors. I wasn't happy that this car did not have a door lock switch in the car. The seat seemed to be on a slant. When I sat straight up I noticed that I wasn't centered with the back rest and The seat wasn't center with the steering wheel. The designers most of seen these problems. Often, I had trouble getting third gear too. Make sure you really look a car over before you buy. I know I will be.

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3 out of 5 stars
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1.75 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth first year

furys, 12/12/2013
2013 FIAT 500 Abarth 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
9 of 46 people found this review helpful

It stalls often and is disabled on the road. I called Fiat of Denver Service only to discover Fiat won't look at it for over a week, with no loaner cars. I was told only Fiat dealers will work on them now -- not other nearby Chrysler dealerships. It's not like there are any close to home. We had high hopes for Fiat but are sadly as disappointed. Too much fear, uncertainty and doubt to risk considering the brand again. So sadly we can no longer confidently refer or recommend a dangerous Fiat.

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3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

2013 Fiat Owner, 04/27/2016
2013 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 70 people found this review helpful

I'm so disappointed in my 2013 Fiat 500 POP. We have enjoyed the car for three-years. In the last few months, we noticed a ticking noise on the right side when the car is in motion so we bring it to Fiat of Manhattan for a check-up. I'm told the entire bottom of the car, including all the rims, are bent - as if the car bottomed-out - resulting in a repair cost of ~$3K. I live in NYC, purchased the car from Fiat of Manhattan. 90 percent of my driving takes place in NYC. I try to avoid potholes when possible - which are everywhere on our NY roads - and I've never hit one that made me say, oops, that broke my car. Now, the Fiat is absolutely horrible when it comes to any bumps. They all feel like you're getting hit by a cement truck. But for a three-year old car that hasn't experienced anything other than driving in NY, I'm astounded that the car wasn't built properly to handle what any other car can. So now we're worried that another three-years from now, we'll be doing this all over again because of a faulty, or cheaply made undercarriage. This makes me sad. I want to love my Fiat, but I'm so angry at the manufactures for marketing a car for city living but not backing it up with the framework of a vehicle that can endure city roads. Boo.

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4 out of 5 stars

Great for delivery drivers

stephanncipolla, 02/06/2022
2013 FIAT 500 Pop 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I'm an uber eats driver around the Chicago area, and this car is PERFECT for the city! I can squeeze into parking spaces, even when people park all crooked and in my spot. Parallel parking is a breeze. The car is also pretty good on gas- 29-31 mpg city/highway. I'd give this a 5/5, but I've had some problems. I got it at ~70,000 miles, and around 76,000 my alternator shut down and so my electrical and transmission systems went wack before I could fix it. I've also had to replace the front headlight twice in the past year, not sure what's going on with that. I took a minor hit to the back in a car wash when my car went in reverse without my knowledge, so the shifting is almost too easy. My hatch was pretty sunken in, so prepare for a good amount of damage for any little hit.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Fun for the Money

Senior Citizen/Car Enthusiast, 02/23/2022
2013 FIAT 500 Abarth 2dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I searched for 6 months for the Fiat 500 Abarth that I wanted and bought it just 2 weeks ago. It is a very well-engineered car and great fun, especially with the 5 speed manual transmission. It is too bad more people didn't discover the fun/value before Fiat stopped importing them to the US. I think it is a great car, fun to drive, and very comfortable. It has a lot of amenities not usually offered in a car of this price range.

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