Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 Lounge 3d (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
young at heart.... want something a bit different - good value for money and hold its value!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it... although my mum hates getting in the back as she sort of gets stuck!
Would you buy this car again and why?
No I wouldn't and this is only because by the time I change it my children will be older then and will probably struggle getting in and out with ease... I do love the car and I mean love it, however, not practical with the family in about 4 years time! Other than that its a fab car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure yet, would have to be a boring, sensible, what everyone else has got car! something with 5 doors and I will always think, 'next time I might get another 500 and sod everyone else'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Actually yes, they gave me a good price for my c3... then they gave me a free leather gear knob, free fiat car mats, mud flaps and scotchguarded it for free!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
fell in love with it as soon as I took it for a test drive, reminded me of my first mini!
What was the dealer like?
VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT AND LOVELY TO DEAL WITH WOULD DEF USE THEM AGAIN - Richard Corts in Bury
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very good, its fun, and cheap on fuel. Drive carefully driving over the bumps, not too noisy, be prepared for the looks you will get! the little city button is good for town driving.
What's it like to park?
Easy,
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nope, nothing (touch wood) I am writing this review after 13 months as I do with all my cars, I give it at least 12 months before I decide. Excellent around the streets, to and from work, When and if you decide to get one get a proper lesson on how to open the fuel cap, 12 months on I cannot figure it out, but that is because I hardly go and fill up! The only thing I would say is that if you go for a lounge is get it scotch guarded because its practically white inside and when you have children!!!!!! But so far everything is still A1 condition.
What's most practical about your car?
Its good on fuel, I put 25.00 in every 2 weeks, I do the school runs, go into town, go to and from work and I do a bit of driving to meetings etc.. Blue and Me is a good thing but find only Sony ericsson phones work properly with it (to get every function)
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Blue and me, but it only works properly with sony ericsson phones. City button so that the steering wheel is super light around town. EVERYONE loves it especially people in the street literally been stopped in the car park to talk about it!
