2013 FIAT 500c - Fun and attention getter.
I needed a car that got great mileage because I had a Mustang GT and I received a promotion at work that required me to drive a lot during the day. This car was perfect. I had also fallen down and hurt my wrists. I couldn't drive my mustang because the gear shifter was so hard to change the Fiat was so easy. A day doesn't go by that a woman doesn't say how cute my car is and how they would want one. Men, on the other hand, think it looks like a clown car because it is very tiny. Everyone treats me nicely when I'm driving my cute little car. I love the convertible top when I'm driving in the neighborhood but at high speeds, it makes a lot of wind noise. I have had it for several years and have driven it 30,000 miles and it has not had a single mechanical problem. There isn't a spare tir... (more)
I needed a car that got great mileage because I had a Mustang GT and I received a promotion at work that required me to drive a lot during the day. This car was perfect. I had also fallen down and hurt my wrists. I couldn't drive my mustang because the gear shifter was so hard to change the Fiat was so easy. A day doesn't go by that a woman doesn't say how cute my car is and how they would want one. Men, on the other hand, think it looks like a clown car because it is very tiny. Everyone treats me nicely when I'm driving my cute little car. I love the convertible top when I'm driving in the neighborhood but at high speeds, it makes a lot of wind noise. I have had it for several years and have driven it 30,000 miles and it has not had a single mechanical problem. There isn't a spare tire in this model but it does have a power inflator if it does get a flat as long as the tire isn't damaged. It's a fun and easy car to drive. It is cramped on space in the car but plenty of room for groceries. I even put my son's yellow lab in the back and he has plenty of room It's great to take to the beach on a sunny day.
When I was having the windshield replaced the technician was saying that his wife wanted my style of car. He didn't like it. After we talked about it, I showed him my car and the interior he fell in love with it too. I think they probably did buy one too.
When I was having the windshield replaced the technician was saying that his wife wanted my style of car. He didn't like it. After we talked about it, I showed him my car and the interior he fell in love with it too. I think they probably did buy one too.
Convertible, easy to drive, fast, sport button, bright interior, women think it is cute, at high speeds the top down makes a lot of noise.
Convertible, easy to drive, fast, sport button, bright interior, women think it is cute, at high speeds the top down makes a lot of noise.
No spare tire, not a lot of room, seats are cloth can get dirty, men think it is a clown car.
No spare tire, not a lot of room, seats are cloth can get dirty, men think it is a clown car.
2012 FIAT 500c - Cute but not practical
When I first saw my Fiat 500 Pop, I loved it. The interior colors (red and off white) were unique, and I hadn't ever seen a car with that much style. I still enjoy driving it, but I wouldn't recommend owning it, because the cons outweigh the pros. For starters, the fuel economy isn't as good as you would hope from a car that size. I get about the same mileage as a mid-sized car, even though it's clearly a compact vehicle. Secondly, it is LOUD. The engine isn't very loud, but most newer cars are pretty quiet inside the cab, and the Fiat is anything but. Especially on the highway. It sounds like you're running a vacuum cleaner the entire trip if you're going over 55. I've also noticed that some of the fixtures, such as the interior door handles, feel a little cheap and flimsy. The plasti... (more)
When I first saw my Fiat 500 Pop, I loved it. The interior colors (red and off white) were unique, and I hadn't ever seen a car with that much style. I still enjoy driving it, but I wouldn't recommend owning it, because the cons outweigh the pros. For starters, the fuel economy isn't as good as you would hope from a car that size. I get about the same mileage as a mid-sized car, even though it's clearly a compact vehicle. Secondly, it is LOUD. The engine isn't very loud, but most newer cars are pretty quiet inside the cab, and the Fiat is anything but. Especially on the highway. It sounds like you're running a vacuum cleaner the entire trip if you're going over 55. I've also noticed that some of the fixtures, such as the interior door handles, feel a little cheap and flimsy. The plastic cover of the gear shift knob came off long ago and I've had to attach it using Velcro strips I got at the hardware store, since a replacement knob isn't cheap. All in all, it would be a great first car for a teenager or young twenty-something girl. It's really cute, stylish and unique, but you grow out of the novelty of the styling really quickly. There are also several features of using the vehicle that aren't exactly intuitive, like the placement of the auxiliary input or the door locks and window controls. It takes some time to get used to where they're located. If you plan on taking a lot of trips, especially if you plan to bring another person with you, I would suggest getting something bigger, because this vehicle is so cramped on long trips. There is nowhere for you both to even put a drink.
I don't really have a specific story, but my boyfriend refers to it as the roller skate car. Because it's about the size and shape of a roller skate.
I don't really have a specific story, but my boyfriend refers to it as the roller skate car. Because it's about the size and shape of a roller skate.
My favorite feature is the interior styling. The fun color selection is unparalleled among newer cars I've looked at. Another thing I really appreciate is how the on board computer tells me anytime something is amiss with the vehicle, like low tire pressure, although sometimes this feature fails, like when my car battery needed to be replaced without warning. The driver's seat is also very adjustable, which is good for someone who may share the vehicle with another person. You can raise it and lower it, which I hadn't seen on any other vehicle before.
My favorite feature is the interior styling. The fun color selection is unparalleled among newer cars I've looked at. Another thing I really appreciate is how the on board computer tells me anytime something is amiss with the vehicle, like low tire pressure, although sometimes this feature fails, like when my car battery needed to be replaced without warning. The driver's seat is also very adjustable, which is good for someone who may share the vehicle with another person. You can raise it and lower it, which I hadn't seen on any other vehicle before.
It's so loud. The cab doesn't contain the wind noise while driving on the highway. This may just be because the car is so small, but I've never been in such a loud vehicle as this one. I feel bad for my poor weenie dog when we take trips, because I have to turn the stereo up so loud just to hear it. He also can't get in and out of it by himself because there are no back doors. I have to open the hatchback and lift him out, which could be good if your dog likes to bolt before you're ready.
It's so loud. The cab doesn't contain the wind noise while driving on the highway. This may just be because the car is so small, but I've never been in such a loud vehicle as this one. I feel bad for my poor weenie dog when we take trips, because I have to turn the stereo up so loud just to hear it. He also can't get in and out of it by himself because there are no back doors. I have to open the hatchback and lift him out, which could be good if your dog likes to bolt before you're ready.
2009 FIAT 500c - A real 'joy' ride.
While the car is not particularly powerful & in fact has problems on hill, it is a joy to drive. The attention to detail on the interior is exceptional. It's a small car that is probably uncomfortable in more than 3 people but 95% of the time it is just my husband and I. Alone, I have even brought a full size console with library back from Ikea. It is deceptively roomy considering what it looks like at first glance.
While the car is not particularly powerful & in fact has problems on hill, it is a joy to drive. The attention to detail on the interior is exceptional. It's a small car that is probably uncomfortable in more than 3 people but 95% of the time it is just my husband and I. Alone, I have even brought a full size console with library back from Ikea. It is deceptively roomy considering what it looks like at first glance.
Every Spring when I can finally use the ragtop again, is the best memory of all. Picnics in the car along the lake with the top down are a frequent and wonderful event.
Every Spring when I can finally use the ragtop again, is the best memory of all. Picnics in the car along the lake with the top down are a frequent and wonderful event.
The console and interior are very well made in both look and feel. The extra cost for the special color was well worth it as it has held up all this time & is a gorgeous red (San Giovanni red) The wheels are impressive & I always get a comment about them.
The console and interior are very well made in both look and feel. The extra cost for the special color was well worth it as it has held up all this time & is a gorgeous red (San Giovanni red) The wheels are impressive & I always get a comment about them.
The only negative comment is that the engine is not powerful. It doesn't happen often but on the time I am behind another vehicle on a hill, it becomes a chore to accelerate. The rag top's interior has stained over the years and it seems Fiat can't offer a solution.
The only negative comment is that the engine is not powerful. It doesn't happen often but on the time I am behind another vehicle on a hill, it becomes a chore to accelerate. The rag top's interior has stained over the years and it seems Fiat can't offer a solution.
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