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2012 FIAT 500 consumer reviews

$15,500–$19,500 MSRP range
side view of 2012 500 FIAT
(112 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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love my fiat 500

I love this car great on gas and very fun to drive. took it road trip back home to seattle and was a very nice drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dodge 2500

Great vehicle got me were I needed to go in all kinds of weather had plenty of room very comfortable and was easy and fun to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for City driving

This car has much more room than you would think it does. My over 6 ft boyfriend still has lots of room above his head. The smallish back seats work well when you need to take extra people. You can also carry quite a lot of stuff if the seat is down. I love the size. You can fit into parking spaces most cars can't. It's great in a busy city like the one I live in. I bought it new and have now had it 6 years and it hasn't had any major repairs needed, just maintenance things like tires and oil changes, etc. It has plenty of power and is super manuverable. There are only a few things I don't like ... I wish it would get better mileage and I wish the interior had an overhead grab bar to help get in and out. I also prefer cars that have room for my bag near the driver so I don't have to put it bothering the front passenger or out of reach in back. Overall a great car and I would buy it again for sure.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty, Fun, Economical

The FIAT 500S is a joy to drive, gets great mileage, and is extremely dependable. It feels sturdy and quick, and is perfect for a young professional, student, or daily commuter who wants to save on gas-- in style!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Do not get a 2012 abarth

I've owned a 2012 abarth for 8 months and durring this time I've had my ground wires go bad and send the car into an electrical spaz mode , cost me 100 bucks .. sunroof went out next .. then the little strap that lifts the seat up went out and the CD player is shot , ac isn't very strong pressure wise. Boost is very wonky and doesn't hold and explaining the way boost hits is basically " no power ,no power ,no power, all your power at once , no power

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Andre and Kash were great helps. Love the car.

Andre and Kash were great helps. This car is great for commuting, and you'll have fun as you do it. It's also very comfortable and has great gas millage too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst car I have ever owned!

I hate this car it?s always something with it, I have had it about 2 years and have put over 9k into it. Bought it with only 14k now has 92k have replaced head gasket alone 3 times and I believe it?s already going out again, shocks and struts, wheel bearings, lots of electric stuff, I could go on all day. Just stay far away from these cars and do be fooled by their looks or spunk!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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THE ABARTH IS HELLA FUN

If you're looking to look good and find even better parking, the abarth is for you. This thing is one of the most fun cars out there. 5 speed manual and a turbo with no muffler from the factory? How could you go wrong?!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my 2012 500 Pop

I purchased my Fiat 500 Pop new in 2012 and I am still driving it. She has about 56,000 miles on it now. I have had to do some maintenance recently but not that much for a 6 year old car. This car has been great and it is fun to drive. I bought a manual car because I wanted to have fun driving it and it is very zippy! People think they are too small but they are great cars. LOVE IT.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Car I have always wanted.

I absolutely love my FIAT. It's stylish, has great pick up for a sub compact. It has everything that I wanted in a car. It's just the right size for my dog and myself. AWESOME!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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