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Used 2019 FIAT 500L Consumer Reviews

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A Great Car, ignore the ratings and reviews !!!!

Richard, 04/25/2017
2016 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

This car has true Italian Styling. It is very comfortable with plenty of room. Although a little sluggish with the automatic, you have the option of changing gears yourself that gives your 500L a lot of kick. Handling should get great ratings from anyone. I have had mine for over a year and trouble-free. I also love the room in the back. If you are looking for a great car that is roomy, versatile and looks great....the 500L is it.

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Saved my life!!

Mike T, 07/01/2016
2015 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

I bought a 500L Trekking I'm 2014. After half a year of smooth sailing a crazy person ran a red light and almost killed me. I had four surgeries. The car saves my life. The frame held up despite the awful crash. Now I bought a new leftover 2015 600L Easy. I missed this car so much. I'm glad to be alive and happy to be on the road with this dependable and absolutely adorable car!!

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Love this car

Paige, 03/06/2016
2015 FIAT 500L Lounge 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Owned a 2014, but didn't like the twin clutch so I upgraded to the 2015. I love the car again. With snow tires I don't need 4 wheel drive in Salt Lake City and I take myself and three others and their gear skiing every week. I don't need a rack either. I just fit it in the back no problem.

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Nifty and fun, nice extras

Joanne Straub, 02/23/2015
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2015 FIAT 500L Easy 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I always start with the negatives I note. First would be the fabric. I'm simply not fond of it, it reminds me of heavy duty panty hose and seems to pick up dirt easily. The center armrest is very high and awkwardly placed. There is so much width the door armrest isn't really reachable, either. That said... I love driving this car. After years of soccer mom-mobiles, I wanted something small, easy to maneuver and park, better on gas, and fun. However, we have two large dogs and stepkids on weekends. This is a perfect blend for us. Room for five without needing a shoehorn, and not like driving a Sherman tank. 2 years later. I still LOVE this car. Except for a couple of minor sensor issues fixed under warranty it has been trouble free. Our summer here of 120 and higher do hurt the mileage, about 25mpg in summer, but I get a solid 33mpg in the cooler months. Has had regular dealer maintenance. I've replaced a headlight bulb, a reverse light bulb, tires, and brakes in 50k miles. So I will be a repeat customer. I still get compliments on my little beep beep!!!

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STILL THE BEST

Vessela Raskov, 11/14/2015
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2015 FIAT 500L Trekking 4dr Wagon (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful

Yes, after nearly Six years - STILL THE BEST! My MPG stays at 28.8! (I switched from mid-grade to no-octane gas). Road in construction caused damage to intercooler, and then the turbocharger. So I replaced those two. Other than that, car is phenomenal. Make sure to put the high grade petrol and the correct oil, Mopar filter, etc. I absolutely continue to think what I wrote below years back... I would never know why the "official" reviews were/are so negative. It's an ongoing puzzle because (besides a serpentine belt's part which came loose and was misdiagnosed at Fiat service at year 2, and the car gave plenty of warnings) this car has been a star. Equally so in upstate NY (currently -2F) and in the city (NYC) some 200 miles south. It packs plenty of power, very responsive, the turbo is fantastic and, being only front wheel drive, I see no problems driving on the icy roads outside. Always starts (no need for engine heater) and I have seen some serious winters here; car is parked outside, no garage. Flawless electronics, stunning design inside and out. One change of tires - after 40k miles ! Steady 27 MPG combined highway/dense city traffic. I think the "reviewers" are stagnant in their confined positioning to slave on big brands and their boxy, boring designs and most of all, unimaginative, humor-less " seriousness" that prevents them to see how very cool and functional Fiat 500L is ! My car is still a head-turner ! Too bad Fiat won't bring to the US the wagon version with even more hind space.

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