Fiat 500

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's Italian, say no more.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    They don't get much cheaper on fuel.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not as good as expected, but still typical Italian fun car.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels like it's fast, but it's not really - be honest!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    In last year, had new lambda sensor, new tank, new rear wheel bearing only done 30k miles.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Always had Italian cars. No one does it better.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but nowhere to put left foot.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    So far so good. Will have to wait and see.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I would not trust any Fiat mechanics on my car. I do all my own servicing etc. Work done by Fiat under the warranty was diabolical - had to correct it myself.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems so far, but does seem to run hotter than most cars. I intend to install extra fan.

    Other

    Usual Fiat niggles; bits rattling, front seats keep moving around.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes