Fiat 500

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to buy and fun for the money.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap to run (if you service it yourself), and insure.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rolls quite a lot but handling is fun (softer version of a Mini).

    Performance

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dreadfully slow in 900cc guise but don't need to go fast to enjoy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No big problems but radiator needed replacement after 52,000 miles and central locking works when it feels like it.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Dinky wee car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not bad, can be noisy and ride quite firm but I don't mind.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Has an immobiliser.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Haven't used main dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Radiator leaks, now replaced.

    Other

    Inttermittent central locking and ineffective handbrake.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes