Fiat 500 Hatchback (2008 - 2024) 1.2 Lounge 3d (2008/08) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I like to be unique and have fun!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all want one after seeing it! A friend of mine almost bought one purely after seeing mine, and people on the street even stop and ask you about it on the street. It's a real head turner.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely. It's fun, funky and brilliant to drive. It has bags of character and is cheap to run too.

What are you likely to buy next?

Either a 500 1.4 or an Abarth if I can afford one.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£9,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

There is very little movement on price on the new 500 and so I didn't get a special deal on the car, but I was happy with the price anyway.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

As a treat for myself!

What was the dealer like?

I bought my car from Research at Nuneaton, the staff were very helpful, friendly and full of knowledge. I was given 2 test drives in different models as I was unsure about which to go for and once I had made my mind up I was guided through the buying process brilliantly.

What's it like to drive?

It's fun, energetic and lively. The engine loves to be revved and it just urges you to push it and push it. It can be thrown into any corner and feels great as they're going through them. It's not the fastest car in the world but it's fast enough for city and town driving.

What's it like to park?

Very easy, the City Steering option makes the steering so light you can turn the wheel with a single finger to park it, and visibility is very good all round.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not a single thing has gone wrong with the car

What's most practical about your car?

The running costs. The insurance is cheap, the tax is cheap and it gets good fuel consumption.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The Blue & Me bluetooth phone system is such a fun gadget all of my friends like to send text messages to my phone just to hear the voice in the car read them out!