Used 2015 FIAT 500L Consumer Reviews
Used 500L for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2015 500L, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500L since its last redesign.
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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
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markj5362, 02/22/2014
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 500 Sport to get a bit more space. Our Sport had 8,500 miles with zero problems. We now have 2500 miles on the L. Very well built. Both cars were ordered with the manual transmission which I think is a better option. The negative reviews all seem to be on cars with the auto/dual clutch trans. Combined mileage is 27.3-mostly around town. 33 mpg on highway.
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Paola, 10/05/2018
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Since I got that car is been in & our so many times at the FIAT service. Smoke from the hood, not able to start, had to be toll many times. When the car was under the 4 year warranty, the answer from service always was nothing wrong with the car. Started perfect. We don’t know what problem you are referring. The car drives normal. Okay ... after 4 months when the guarantee expired: surprise!!! The car has only 40,000 miles but needs a new motor starter! Not only that, when the car has a new motor starter the car don’t work because complete engine failure!!! Defective engine when my trusted mechanic saw the car because I didn’t trust anymore the FIAT SERVICE!!! Defective parts cheap parts ... so now the car is a total junk!!!! FIAt basically ripped me selling a defective car: engine failure! Starter motor failure ...
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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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Gary, 03/14/2016
2014 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Impressive cargo space. Great visibility. Has Abarth turbo engine -- ZOOM!!! Dealer support has been exceptional by my standards after 60 years experience driving many brands of cars and trucks. 125 miles per day at 30-33 mpg on regular gas. Fun car...........
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