Fiat 500

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy and insure.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts are overpriced.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit cramped, although adequate for about town.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nippy enough for town driving.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Clutch cable is prone to breaking.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Its image is better than most for the money.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad for a supermini.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Mine has a factory immobiliser, although locks seem quite flimsy.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Currently been waiting 2 months for a replacement clutch cable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Radiator fins corroded and virtually disappeared!

    Other

    Central engine mount prone to failing. Clutch cable breaks. Bad handbrake.

    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