Fiat 500

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Huge mileage, but value drops like a stone.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Fiat dealers are a rip off for what they offer.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fine to drive if you can stand heavy steering.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not exactly 'sporting' but nippy to about 30mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Very fragile - handle with care.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fiat didn't spoil it by making it TOO silly.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Loud at speed and gets hot in summer.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not exactly a thief's top target!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    So bad it should be criminal - never again.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - impossible to destroy this one!

    Other

    Leaky petrol tank (AFTER recall). Electric window failed.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No