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Fantastic value and just plain fun to drive
jabird101, 02/16/2014
2014 FIAT 500L Lounge 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 500L in early July 2013. When I tried to insure it, Progressive had no rate for this vehicle. This is how early I got in on the 500L. After 7 months I am more than pleased with the performance, quality, economy and just plain fun. There have been reports of transmissions issues, and while there were some that had issues, this was caused by a faulty version of the controller software, and has since been corrected. Those affected became a very vocal group of three or four people who have plastered false info every where they can. This is proven by the 25,000 plus units with the DDCT, the tens of thousands of Dodge Dart DDCT units and the 100,000+ good units world wide.
So many Issues Do Not Buy
shaynebenigno, 01/07/2014
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful
I bought this car oct 30 2013. It has been in the shop 4 times for weeks at a time. The check engine lights and transmission lights go on. The whole car has lost power leaving me with no power steering brakes flying down the HWY 70 mph. The car is unsafe. Fiat acts like they never heard of this issue but I have found other people on forums that have had the same so apparently its an issue. I don't feel safe in the car and they are refusing to help me.
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- Lounge WagonMSRP: $6,9951 mi away
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Update after 5 years of driving.
marbitman, 10/02/2014
updated 10/10/2018
2014 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a 500L Easy with automated manual transmission from Fiat of Austin in October, 2013. When my wife wanted to purchase the Blue Chiaro color, and the dealer did not have it in stock, or on order, Lisa C., the manager, immediately got on the case, searched the orders coming into the US, and swapped inventory with a regional dealer, getting the color that we wanted. Delivery was smooth, and we (the car and I) got acquainted. This car is beautifully styled, in and out, is well built, and behaves normally in most unextreme conditions. It is not perfect....I find the brakes to be a bit "touchy", but they perform well. I find the transmission quirky, but it performs well. Update: after 2 years of use this car remains comfortable, reliable, and versatile; excellent on long trips with one passenger and luggage. My other vehicle is a Mazda RX-8, so that I am well versed in the art of performance. Update : The Fiat continues to perform like a champ. I really like the dual clutch transmission. Update:: traded in the 500L for an Alfa Giulia. Just got back from Rome, where 4 of us taxied all over the city. 500L is used as a taxi, with diesel engine,and we had comparo rides in Mercedes, Kia , Renault, Peugeut, etc. The Fiat not only held its own, but was the most comfortable of the bunch. Michael
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redgoldkc, 09/13/2013
2014 FIAT 500L Lounge 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is a great looking small car with a surprising amount of interior room. I love the emerald green color that I selected. It is recommended to use premium gas and the engine does seem to run smoother and more responsive with premium gas. I am not sold on this "automated manual" transmission. It feels somewhat unstable and it is difficult to shift from park to reverse when parked on hill with the front of the car higher than the rear. The gas mileage is subpar for a small front wheel drive car. I have averaged 25mpg in primarily city driving. Overall, this car has it perks and drawbacks. As for competitors: Soul and Juke were too much of a kid car. Encore cramped and Mini CM pricey
Bought a 2014 "New" Treeking for $14K
Jason Moore, 12/15/2015
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Review 2014 FIAT 500L Trekking w/ 6 Spd manual white - no options besides 6.5" Navigation Pros: 1. Paid $14k for a new car with 100 miles, full warranty (4 yrs/50 mi). 10/10) 2. Navigation, bluetooth, mp3 (via USB and/or SD card), andUconnect all work well. (9/10) 3. Comfort - very roomy. Took my wife, daughter (5yr. w/ car seat), and in-laws to and their luggage to the airport - 10/10. 4. Manuverability/drivability - 1) the lighest clutch I've ever experienced. 2) short turning radius - makes parking and U-turns very easy. 3) Sturdy - feels like you are driving a Town & Country minivan (about the same ride height) 4) 1st gear is weird, but 3rd gear is when the torque shows up. 5) drives well in the snow. Was able to get up/over ice/snow covered hills that I used to get stuck on with old car. 6) at 700 miles, I get 24.5 MPG city, 34.5 highway. The highest highway MPG was 37.0 (5 peo people plus luggage - going to the airport). I paid $15 to fill my tank (regular, even though premium is recommended) a few days ago. Small tank, decent range. 7) Power steering is like theold luxury cars from the 70's & 80's - light & easy. 5. Easter eggs - 1) the first day I got it, the arm rest was in the way of my shifting. You can lower it by pulling on the feont latch and pushing it down (at an angle) perfect for resting your arm and shifting. 2) You can keep your headlights switched to "on" all the time - basicall like auto headlights. 3) When you turn your wheel (right or left) the fog lights come on to light the path. 4) the fog lights are very bright. 5) You can set a max spedd limit to get a reminder of when you go over a certain speed (I set mine to 75). You can also set the Navigation to aler t you when you are druving over the posted speed limit. 5. In reverse, the rear windshield wiper automatically truns on. 6. If you make a panic stop - hit the brake hard, the hazard lights will automatically flach - alerting drivers behind you. Cons 1) There are some rattles when driving over rough roads. The conversation mirror makes noise if you forget to stow it. 2) I was on the highway, and the fasten seatbelt buzzer went off. I un-fastened and re-fastened my bektm but it cintinued to chime. It only stopped when I buckled the (empty) frint passenger seat. It hasn't happened since. 3) one morning, I noticed that the exterior lights were on (overnight?), car was slow to start/crank over, but still started. Will turn the lights one/off manually. Regrets: None - At first I wanted Beats and the moonroof, and the black roof (with the rest of the car white), but it was beyond the scope of my budget, and would ultimately just make the car colder/hotter/louder. Looked at the 2015 Urbanna - but didn't want to pay more. I could see black wheels getting old/boring after a few years. I like tge styling and floating roof design w/ Trekking body cladding. Overall 9/10 - My parents alwats drover cars different than everyone else, and now so do I.
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