Fiat 500

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to buy second hand

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely cheap running costs. Goes for miles on a tank of fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has sporting suspension system, so roadholding is good.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has modified head, so a bit nippy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never let me down in 2 years of motoring.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Looks bad standard, but improves with some side skirts, from bumber and spoiler.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the best of comfort, but not bad for a small car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have had immobiliser and alarm fitted for peace of mind.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Recalled for fuel tank change, which was free. Also free new loan car was supplied.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blew piston ring at 52,000 miles. Cheaper to replace whole engine.

    Other

    Doors reluctant to shut properly. Needs a bit of a slam.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes