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2013 FIAT 500 consumer reviews

$16,195 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 500 FIAT
(125 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
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Fun and reliable little car

I bought this car new at a huge discount price in 2014 and never regretted this choice. The seating position is surprisingly high compared to a Mini but once you get used to it, it has its advantage in the traffic. Mine was a sport model, non-turbo, manual, with leather seats. Despite it's small engine, this car was plenty of fun without fearing a ticket and the stick shift was incredibly easy and direct. I drove this car from SC to GA, FL, NC and TN and it never let me down or felt too slow compared to the rest of the traffic. My two regrets? Selling it and hearing that FIAT is going to stop selling it in the US. If you can find one, get it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Im impessed

Still feeling out the car. Need few months ti evaluate. But like I said. I am impressed. I do like the performance and the mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Such a fun car to own! Loved driving it.

The interior is so luxurious. The leather cream color with the brown seats. during the winter the heated seat are so amazing! I always get compliments on the car. This car is actually a sports car and has a sports button which it cool too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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This is the car I've been looking for.

This car meets my needs since I drive a lot for work. Very fast when you need to be fast and very good with gas mileage.

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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Very enjoyable lil doodle bug

I fell in love with my lil pop. It has over 96thousand miles on the odometer. An I still love driving this little car. The front seats are very comfortable and easy to get in and out of. Have taken it in to the dealership to get the only recall checked out with no problems detected. I only hope and pray that this lil pop will be the only car that I ever have

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome fun car to drive

This car is really fun to drive. Fast and handling is exceptional. Looks good too. I would recommend it to anyone for commuting, leisure or just plain fun.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Had to replace engine just as warranty expired

I call this car my go-cart it’s small gutless and had to replace the engine for 5k at 51000 miles. People don’t acknowledge you on the freeway and act like you don’t exist. Never should have bought this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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It’s okay

It’s okay just wish everything would be fixed like promised. The car is very fun to drive though. The turbo is good. Nice color also

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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$20 = 350+ miles

The car is a phenomenal 2 person car. My 6'2 13 year old is less impressed but that has everything to do with being 13...HE has plenty of room. The salesman is 6'4" and sat in the back seat for me prior to my purchase. We could have sat another person of his stature in the front seat as well. Amazing considering the overall size of the car.

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

Wanted something small and fun to drive for my commute and this car is exactly that. Not sure about reliability yet. Hoping that it holds up for a few years with regular maintenance. Feels good on the highway, but scooting around the back roads is where you want to be.

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