Used 2014 FIAT 500L Consumer Reviews
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Spunky little spider
FiatFlyer, 04/03/2022
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Everything about the 500l somehow manages to wiggle out of your expectations and come out on top. Its outward design makes it look like a small car, until you stand next to it. You think it'll be cramped, until you sit inside it. You think that it'll be sluggish, until the turbo kicks in. It's not a race car, or an off road vehicle, or a towing monster. It's a compact SUV with design elements that don't compromise...for the most part. The first thing you'll notice is that the interior is roomy. Quite roomy. Roomy enough to make your sister's Silverado feel like a sardine tin by comparison. It's due to the efficient nature of its design; it's boxier and more upright than most other vehicles. Driving, you will be master of all you survey; there are exactly zero blind spots around this vehicle, and if you get the panoramic sunroof, you'll essentially be driving around in a glass bubble. Handling is snappy, and it turns on a dime. Highway driving is a little noisy due to the suspension, and the responsiveness of the steering will make some wary, but it's adequate once gotten used to. The combination of the European cluch with the turbo will be the largest oddity for some, as learning how to accelerate until the turbo kicks in isn't just a matter of stomping on the pedal. It's a more spirited driving experience than the average American is used to, but is rewarding once mastered. I have the Trekking trim, and can't say I regret it. The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system gives added stability to prevent slippage during less than ideal driving conditions, but is not the same as AWD. I didn't notice any difference with it off, so I leave it on, although I will say that I have driven during heavy rain and the vehicle performed well. Ground clearance is also pleasantly high; I haven't bottomed out on any road dips like I did with my Camry. The controls are easy to reach and understand, with the exception of the fog lights and daytime running lights. The fog lights, oddly, are turned on by a button on the dash beneath the information screen, and the DRLs are turned on and off through the in-vehicle system menu, rather than the steering wheel post or some other, more obvious place. The headlights and fog lights are nicely aimed, especially the fog lights. They practically act as secondary headlights themselves. I've gotten more compliments on this car in my first month of ownership than I ever did with my much newer Murano. Its design is sharp and distinct. It took a little getting used to, but I don't regret a thing.
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Fun to drive
Firas Musleh, 03/13/2017
2014 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Little beast. Fast small engine. Great fuel economy. Amazing handling and traction. Fun to drive. I love it.
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Fiat 500L Easy with Sunroof.
evbruno, 02/14/2014
updated 03/06/2017
2014 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 500L Easy Rosso Perla with Red/Cementite Seats and sunroof at the end of 11/2014. I really enjoy the dual clutch transmission gives me the "manually feel" but I do not wear out my left knee in city traffic. The adjustability of steering column up/down in/out is excellent. The vehicle is mainly driven in the city we have done some highway driving one 3 hour trip and the ride was very comfortable. With the rear seats down I was able to get a 55 inch flat screen TV in the box with about 1'' to spare with length and width in to the 500L. The 500L has the Daytime running lights which I have enabled. The UConnect works well with my iPhone. We just returned car at lease and of 39 months. No issues with car, just recalls and normal maintenance. We still completely enjoy the vehicle. The primary reason for returning the vehicle was the local Fiat Studio closed and the next closet Studio is to far away. Otherwise we would have bought out the lease.
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It's been a Great Car!
steelg, 04/18/2014
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I 've had the car since November of 2013. It's a Trekking with the 6 speed auto. I love the trans as it reacts like a manual without the fuss. I've had the computer flash done, but other than that no issues. I love the car. I've read all the complaints that other customers have been having and they have not arrived with my purchase.
Stay away from Fiat 500L
Ken, 02/25/2023
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got a 2014 Fiat 500L Trekking cheap at an auction about 6 years ago. It had 10,000 miles on it I paid $6000.00. Well I just passed 46,000 miles and the transmission now says gear not available. Fiat says $8000.00 for a new transmission. I called the junk yard and they gave me $1275.00 for the car. Never again will I own a Fiat
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