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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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I LOVE my Fiat!!!

I find my car extremely comfortable. It?s very zippy!!! Looks awesome. I?ve had it almost 4 years now and it still makes me smile when I look at it. I can go from Vegas to LA in 1 tank of gas!

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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Love my FIAT

Fun little car to drive...great gas mileage!! BOSE speakers come standard!!! I bought it used and have had it for over a year and LOVE it!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Comfortable and affordable

This car is great to conserve gas in a city environment. The steerling and controls are fun and theres a good amount of room, even for a big guy like me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car for the money

Sweet, sexy and sporty all in one car. Drives nice, has a lot of power and comfortable in a small car. Just the right size for small trips to the store or beach.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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reliable is perfec for drivd at city

Is nice.a little bit smaller interior but perfect by two passengers.very good on gas and nice sounds from escape.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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first car for daughter

I bought this car for my daughter used with 68000 miles. I bought it because I got what I think was a good price ($6000). It's a pop,basic car but surprisingly fun to drive. I'm not a little guy so it was slightly tight for me. The steering column is a little bit of a reach and the back seat is tiny. My daughter thinks the car is great and so does her friends. So far I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Feel like your 16 again..

I purchased the Fiat 500 because of its fuel efficiency and its small compact size. The vehicle is stylish and very cool. I selected a used Fiat due to my budget considerations. I am very happy with this purchase. The vehicle seats two nicely. Although there is a back seat, the back seat area is very small and its hard to imagine an adult sitting in the back. Great for a child safely seat, of course.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Disappointing investment

I bought this car brand new, expecting that if I?m purchasing a new car, I would be getting something reliable that would last me a long time, without needing repairs, just regular maintenance. In the 5 years I owned it, I had taken it back to be fixed or looked at at least 2-3 per year. Thankfully all the repairs were under warranty. I had the axel repaired twice, I had the transmission completely replaced, the clutch replaced, due to a recall. Other computer issues and having the car not start brought it in a couple times as well. Very disappointed in the money I put into this car. I traded it in recently, just before the warranty was up, because at this rate I figured it would just become a money pit, and definitely not worth the expense. That being said, I really loved the car, and I?m really sad it didn?t turn out well. I love the size of it, it was super good on gas, and it was a fun little car to drive around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value & loads of fun

My wife and I bought this car as a fun alternative to the world of sedans. We have two sons. They were young when we bought it. She drove them to school every day. She drove it to work every day. We drove it on some 500+ mile road trips. It was completely reliable. The build quality is solid. On the road, it's a blast. The tight turning radius makes is both fun to drive and super handy when making a U-turn. We could do a complete circle in spaces where other cars needed a multipoint turn.

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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Great, value for money car

Bought this one for my daughter, loved it. Nice, cute car. It's a small car, have to understand it's limitations, but well worth the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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