Francisco Flores was very helpful ,honest,not pushy.We got a great experience and he explain everything clearly.i loved the car buying experience at thrifty car sales .
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric Review
Fiat 500e Real World Review
by Passenger from Novato, California
September 14, 2017
3
Good and Bad.
We just bought a used 2014 500e with 28k miles. Dealers are currently offering nice pricing as many 2014's are coming off-lease and being turned in. We paid $7500 + tax. which seems very cheap for car that cost $30K a few years ago. The limited market and relatively high production volume keep the current resale value low. The car is blast to drive at lower speeds... It's very quick and can zip in and out of traffic lightning fast. It feels light, nimble and could probably beat many expensive sports cars up to about 60mph. If you install a 240v fast-charger in your garage and only commute in the city or shorter distances -- the car is fantastic.
BUT If you have to travel over 25 miles on the freeway to work, I'm sorry to say the car is a joke. I simply would not recommend this car for commuting! The problem is that once you exceed 50mph, the battery charge diminishes shockingly fast, to the point where you may be scared you won't make it. It almost seems as though the car needs some kind of overdrive system because it uses tons of energy at 65mph, even with little throttle. In the city, it has regenerative braking to help recharge, but on the highway the motor eats battery power like crazy. The fully-charged "96-mile range" can only last about 40 miles at constant 65mph. If you commute on the freeway, you'd better have a fast-charger at work or you may not make it home.
Just leased a Fiat 500e and i love it!
It's an all electric car! with all the benefits of a great around town car I will get plenty of cheap miles out of it.
I was shopping for a new family wagon online and I spoke and looked at maybe 10-15 different dealers and cars. I finaly came across STG auto online in Montclair amd called and spoke to Fady Gad. He was very helpefull and attentive quickly gave me the best price and rate. He kept very well communication with me even when he was doing research. I schedule an appointment with him and he even reserve the exact car that I wanted so that it did sell while I drove down there. Once their I met with Ed (Sales Manager) and Fady Gad. We worked out numbers and even got a lowered rate than promised over the phone. I can't thank them enough for their excellent customer service I will continue to purchase thru these guys. A++ SERVICE!
THE SERNA FAM.
We')re really happy with the service Christian gave us. He was clear with the information and very helpful. We will defenitley recomend this dealer to my family and friends.
SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT. VERY HAPPY I CHOSE TO COME HERE. THE COMPANY WORKED WITH ME AND GAVE ME THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, YOU MADE ME A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER WITH THE VEHICLE I CHOSE AND WANTED. KENNETH AND ED ARE THE BEST!!!
A good experience! Paid for my car on the spot. Imber Rojas helped us so much, I love my new (used) car. He wasn't pushy and annoying like the typical car salesman. What a champ. Oh, and the free soda machine is rad.
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric Review
Love Fiat
by Fiat Mickey from Monroeville PA
May 21, 2017
5
Fiat is the cutest car on the road today. You can't help check it out when it passes you on the road. I watch drivers turn their heads when they see a Fiat....especially a red fiat. Love this little car. Would love to dress it up in Disney Mickey Style. I highly recommend this FUN Car.
My husband and I just purchased our Chevy Silverado. Miguel and Walid was extremely helpful and patient with us guided us made it easy to make the decision on the truck. Unlike other dealers there's no push sales and everyone is very friendly and upbeat.
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric Review
Most Fun car
by David from Los Angeles, CA
April 19, 2017
5
Excellent value on lease
always drove luxury cars past 40 years
Wasted hundred of thousand dollars on cars with nothing to show
Other than range which is 90% of my drives the car is excellent and very peppey
Very happy with purchase
I spoke to a salesman over the phone he was very helpful and pleasant.this is where I will buy my next car.its a bit of a drive but I think it will be worth it.
I’ve been taking all 4 of Honda’s to Auto Nation in Costa Mesa and always had a great experience. Lido, the service rep has helped me over the years with all my cars and I continue to take my business there because of the staff. Great facility
Rick Theibaud, my Chevrolet service representative at Van Chevrolet Buick GMC has provided me with exemplary 5-STAR customer service in handling repairs of my Chevrolet 2018 Equinox AWD. From my first phone call to Rick Theibaud setting up a service appointment for a warranty covered issue, and with every interaction since, Rick has provided top-notch service. Knowledgeable, polite, patient with all the questions I asked, and responsive with follow-up calls and information, he always kept me informed so I didnt have to call him to find out what was going on.Rick set me up with a comparable loaner car to use as the part needed came from out of state. When the repair work was completed, Rick had my car washed, vacuum, and because it had to be driven some distance to ensure the repair was spot on, refueled and ready to go when I arrived.
Since, Ive had my oil changed, tires rotated, and engine checked with Rick. And again, I received the best service a car dealership has ever delivered. As a female executive who has bought and leased her own cars for over 25 years, good service has not always been the case.
Thank you Rick Theibaud and to the rest of the team - Steve, Blake, and Noah for all your dedication in making this a great car repair experience. As long as I live in Scottsdale, Arizona and own this car, you are my go to team! I highly recommend Van Chevrolet Buick GMC and especially the service team of Rick Theibaud, Steve, Blake, and Noah! Thank you!
First of all, let me preface this by saying that I have been involved in many car purchases at dealerships, and have had negative, extremely negative, and down right scary bad experiences. So when I started shopping for a relatively hard to find car, 2018 Camaro ZL1, I ended up at Gateway Chevrolet in Avondale, AZ after seeing the car online. I arrived at the dealership, and my anxiety level was high and I was prepared to battle. I was greeted by a very nice "no pressure" sales associate (Alfonzo) who helped me work the numbers. I kept wondering when the Bull@^%$ was gonna start....it didn't. In fact Alfonzo brought out the General manager(Howard) to meet us. WHAT A GOOD GUY! Honest and a straight shooter. Howard went way beyond to accommodate me on my deal and made sure that I was 100% satisfied when we had a couple of particulars to deal with. For the first time EVER! I felt GOOD about my experience at a dealership. How refreshing.
By far the best dealership I've been too. It is very rare when you come across a salesperson that's honest and has great work ethic; and that is exactly what I got from Matt! I simply told him what I was looking for and gave him my budget on a Tuesday afternoon and come Wednesday morning I not only got my vehicle but it was delivered to me. Now that's great customer service! Bob (the finance manager) came across some difficulty when it came to my credit but that didn't stop him, he came through for me and I am extremely grateful. They did not try to pitch another vehicle (like every other dealership did) but instead did their best in getting me approved for the vehicle I wanted. Matt and his team were honest from the beginning and its because of that honesty and hard work that my experience was a great one. Thank you Chicago Fine Motors!
2016 FIAT 500e Battery Electric Review
Fiat Forever
by FiatForever from Medford, Oregon
April 21, 2018
5
I literally traveled across the nation to find the Fiat 500x of my dreams - and I don't regret doing it. I knew I'd love the car, but after four days of cross country driving, I'm sure of it. The comfort is not to be understated, nor the quality of the ride. Add to that, the unique styling and beautiful interior (Brown leather on mine), and every trip is a pleasure.
I would have NEVER thought to go to a "place like that" (non franchised car lot) I was accustomed to buying from large franchised car lots; nonetheless, I called my mechanic and was sure bring him with me to the lot because I was skeptical. I was pre-approved through my bank and through the bank app (auto navigator-capital one bank) you could speficially search for the make and model of the car you were interested in...Auto Leader had an Acura TL I was interested in. I called, asked them a few general questions, told them what time I was coming, and mentioned the car I wanted to see. As soon as I arrived there, the gentlemen I spoke with on the phone remembered me and had the car ready for me to test drive. My mechanic said the car was in emaculate shape, was under original warranty and I should buy it (it had 18 k original miles). After the test drive, we began to fill out my paperwork and within an hour I walked out with my car. They detailed and put gas in the car (gave me a lil more gas than they should have). I had an awesome experience. Even the finance guy was cool. I never felt so satisfied with a car purchase!
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