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Hey Mr. Kilmer. Off topic here but which oil brand do you recommend? Not too impressed with the mobil 1 high milage stuff I'm getting lately. 10,000 miles my a$$!
Scotty I have a 2013 fiat 500 abarth with 75k miles on it and I maintained it pretty dam good. But at about 35k miles the dealer didn't put my oil pan cap back properly and they kept giving me the run around and now at 75k the car isn't running 😑I love my car but HATE FIAT.
Scotty, I have a 2013 Fiat Abarth, that looks identical to this one, but a cabrio. I only have 45k miles (8 yrs old)... service schedule says 15yrs-150k miles for timing belt. How many years can the timing belt last? Car was mainly garage kept in California. At my rate I won’t hit 150k miles for another 16 years! Due to the tight work space estimates to replace the timing belt & water pump are in the $1800 range. Mine runs like a champ with regular self maintenance. Never had anything major or minor break.
I’m telling you a big thumbs up for her on the maintenance front. I have female friends who don’t change the oil for 20,000 miles, never check it, don’t even know what an engine air filter is or a cabin air filter, and don’t rotate the tires ever, but of course guys do that too…..
She had the money....I wish I coukd afford to take care of my car 😢 and before you say "you shouldnt have bought such an expemsive vehicle" I drive a 98 Sentra with a 5 speed manual.
Key to Abarth 500 longevity: -Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40 -NEVER let the oil get low -Change every 3,000 to 5,000 mi -MultiAir screen filter every 30k -Spark plugs every 30k -Clean injectors every 30k -Clean throttle body every 30k -Don't ignore affordable maintenance stuff like PCV valves, air oil separators, purge valves, charcoal canisters, O2 sensors, etc. Low cost and easy to replace. -Definitely give it the "Italian tune up" once in a while to clean the valves and exercise all the parts -Don't get the automatic This car is cheaper to maintain than a boring BMW 528i, Mercedes-Benz C250 or Audi A4 but a lot more fun to drive.
Agreed on everything what's your opinion on the 6 speed dct models ? Since you said don't get the auto unfortunately we only have automatic here no manuals any advices on that model?
My daughter has a 500 we bought new in 2013. Always changed the oil at 5K, replaced the timing belt at 125K. Great little car, no real problems outside of a window actuator, she loves it.
I bought my 2015 Fiat 500 in 2016 and I still have it. It’s still running strong, of course I do the proper maintenance on it. I love that little car! ❤❤❤
I agree if it's the 1.2 version they never go wrong , gearbox or clutch was only things I've ever heard of breaking but that's if they aren't serviced regularly
I bought a 500 L new in 2014. I felt really stupid after, buyers remorse I guess. Well I hated that car for a along time. Drove it 500 miles a week for five years. Never failed me or left me stranded. I did my own oil changes and maintenance. I will say I got great mileage and could be a fast car when needed. over six years on I still have that car. I don't drive much any more retired now. I feel sorry now that I called it a POS a few times, it really turned out to be a great car.
@@dragospahontu He's just another American who doesn't like 'small' nor understand why! You can't keep 'bigging' everything up and not expect something else to give in return! It's called sustainable living! You guys should care a lil' mo' of!
Just about but some manufacturing of them can be messed up and you still have a lot. My thermostat housing needed to be replaced and I take great great care, just had the whole engine replaced last year and I kept up with everything, so yea, manufacture screw ups will do it too
Timing chains can be worse because most people think they last forever Most timing chain engines with dual overhead cams have more problems these days then engines with timing belts due to their hydraulic tensioners and what not If u have a timing belt type engine ......and change your timing belts at proper intervals u r better off
My wife has had one since November 2017. Abarth. Standard transmission. An absolute blast to drive and ZERO problems at the time if writing. Has 75k miles on it. Oil change every 3500 miles.
1st time I've ever agreed with Scotty all these years. And I'm a Toyota guy. I have 4 Toyota 4x4s (3 Land Cruisers and a 87 Pickup), and the Fiat 500 non-turbo is my daily driver. Love em, Fiat knew how to make these properly.
@@ev-ezaye3580 I have 170k miles on mine. 4 qts of oil goes in, and 10k miles later, 3.5 qts comes out. Absolutely fantastic reliability on this car. Sure, some trim pieces like door handles and the hatch wiring is dollar store stuff, but this has been one of my favourite cars. Bought it to save gas because none of my other trucks can get better than 11mpg and fell in love with it. I have a set of summer performance tires that makes it really fun to drive, and a set of Blizzaks which makes it one of the best handling and predictable cars I've ever driven in snow because of how light it is.
Yeah, people keep joking around asking me if I still own my Abarth as if to say it’s unreliable. They clearly don’t know anything about the 1.4 Turbo MultiAir powering the beast. Bone stock and a blast to drive. However, I do plan on adding a better intercooler (probably an air-to-water) since it does run hot, but that’s unrelated.
@@bcatz454 your doing 10k mile oil changes? I hope that’s mostly highway miles on those oil changes. Doing 10k city miles on oil intervals is not good at all..as Scotty point out in this video
I have the non-Abarth 2012 fiat 500 with 230,000 miles still going strong. Yes I changed the oil every 5,000 miles like clockwork. Changed the timing belt at 150k.
I have 2013 lounge 255k miles 7k oil change with mobile 1 Never change my timing belt Tranny flush at 120k Still everything works.. Changed door handle 2 times
8 years and 120K miles is not "unreliable"; that is darn good imho. Not Toyota level (nobody does longevity like Toyota), but if your car gives you that much time and mileage without major repair you have nothing to complain about.
I bought a 2013 500 Abarth two years ago and it inspired me to buy an Alfa 4C (also an amazing car) which I have since sold at a modest profit. I still have the Abarth and I love it. It's not for everyone but I'm averaging 37.6 mpg and right now that's a good thing. I will keep this thing probably for the rest of my life. Probably the best $7,300 I ever spent. Maintenance is key.
That is impressive MPG especially if that's US gallons. The average Abarth gets in the mid 20s, but I assume the average car is driven like an Abarth. Fuelly (where people usually drive fairly easy) shows almost 30 MPG. My friend says his gets similar to yours but I "baby" mine around to scrape an average 35. (Then throw that away with spirited driving.)
I have Alfa Romeo Giulietta with same Engine 1.4 l and 170HP, it is very fast and reliable, but compare to german brands it is simple and old school engine with big turbo. Love it.
My 2013 Abarth has 68,000km on it and its seen many Canadian winters. 0 rust, engine and turbo are good Door handles fall off of these if you just look at them wrong. Every time I think about selling it for a newer car I realize how much I love the driving experience and end up keeping it. If you want to feel like youre racing but actually are going slow, get one of these things they're dirt cheap, sound amazing and are very fuel efficient.
Dealer service advisors will argue with customers when bringing in a car to get service done before manufacturers recommend it to be done. The dealership knows waiting to do services increases chances of breakdowns. Then they can make money on expensive repairs.
My local honda dealer is one of the only places I know of still that still encourages normal maintenance they actually change the transmission fluid as a part of the maintenance schedule all these companies are trying to pride themselves on little to no maintenance wont matter in the beginning but after 60 thousand miles...they do a lifetime powertrain warranty so that's probably why they actually care about your car cause if not they'll have to get you a new engine
Karl Albert Abarth was actually Austrian born. He took on the Italian citizenship later in his life, and changed his name to Carlo Abarth. I recall Fiat 550 and 600 in Abarth trim racing on public roads - together with cows, chickens, ducks, people... - on the road at the same time.
Glad to hear she's having good luck, but YOU SHOULD NOT experiment with the oil. There's an esoteric oil specification for this engine because the MultiAir "brick" uses engine oil to actuate valves. ONLY USE OIL THAT MEETS FIAT/MOPAR SPECs FOR THIS ENGINE or you'll have MultiAir problems.
The Fiat engine is extremely well made and the Abarth version is pretty much top tier. But like any performance engine it needs regular servicing. Oil and filter every 6000 miles make a huge difference. Cam belt must never be run past its service mileage but it’s a relatively easy job to replace.
As far as I know the engine in the Abarth version is the same as the 1.4l in the standard 500 but with a turbo, so if it lasts that long with proper maintenance, then the standard engine should last even longer!
" is the same as the 1.4l in the standard 500" - That's like saying that the cheapest Seiko watch is comparable to their Grand Seiko offerings - - - Absurd ! The Fiat Group produced the Abarth engine with their high end Alfa Romeo partners...
Mine is a Naturally aspirated 500. It’s a 2014, the car has 130k miles going strong, from Florida to california and back 3 times and saving hella gas while at it. Took all seats out except for driver seat and have all the space in the world, I love this car!
Things bring a smile on my face, I'm a huge Fiat/Abarth fan. My first car was a 2004 Fiat Punto with the 1.2 8 valve, and absolutely loved it. In my first year of driving I clocked over 15,000 miles. I bought an Abarth 595 Competitzione 2 years ago and it gives me as much of the giggles as it does my Evo 6. I understand why people don't like Fiat and why they didn't really work in the USA, but iI genuinely believe Fiat make good, affordable, easy and cheap to maintain cars, especially on the used car market. Thanks for this Scotty 😊
I have a 2017 one. Bought it new and now it has 80, 150 miles and I have had no problems at all. I loves mines, just been doing the regular maintenance
Ive got an abarth 595, hybrid td04 and supporting mods 239bhp i thrash it relentlessly...chage the oil/filter every 5k plugs every 10k had the cambelt done at 55yrs old its on 40k miles now and never missed a beat. Suspension top mounts are weak and ive changed them twice so far as i run Bilstein b16s. Great little car and with a few modifications fhey really are wolf in sheeps clothing
I've got a dealer down the road from me, I see these all the time. They look cool and drive well I'd not own one but I see the appeal in cities and buzzing about on winding roads.
There are different models abarth too, but idk if those got to the states, i drive an abarth grande punto, which is arguable better in any way, much bigger, SAME WEIGHT, more hp, actual dude car instead of an pimped female car, cheaper, 6 speed, option for cruise control, etc etc
I drove one of these to get gas in when I detailed for Carvana. They are a blast, and they're even zippier in sport mode. I still like my Escort ZX2 better for a daily though.
Drove 200K miles on a 500c 2013, traded in for a 2018 500c turbo, now with 360K miles on the odometer and still running well. Maintenance makes the difference.
I have had my Fiat 500 Sport from new 2012 5 speed. The only problems I have had was a failed starter cable and repair/replacement of the hatch electrical harness. Currently have 117,000 miles on her. Overall it’s been a pretty reliable car. I have taken care of it. Hope to keep driving it for years to come.
You have too many stereotypes about Italian cars.....remember Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Lamborghini, Lancia, Alfa Romeo......and Fiat...ciao from Italy 😉
Both my 2013 Abarth and 2012 Ram 1500 Sport single cab came from the same factory in Mexico. I call the truck Bender and my Abarth Rodriguez. Both are still holding up strong with
Honestly Scotty I know from you that Fiat was terrible but right now I think that Fiat is an underrated company and the problem is reputation like even though they improved a lot they would still get slagged off by other players but in the end they’re really nice little cars and ultimately I think it’s like Audi they’ll last long if you baby them
It is just a reputation from the 80s Italian cars that rusted or broke down. From mid 90s to today Italian cars are good. Just the bad reputation that they get. Sure it isn’t a Hilux or a Lexus that will last over 2 generation of people but still.
I love my 2013 Abarth. I track the car several times a year. I have 130,000 miles on it some of them very hard at high speeds. Just now replacing CV axle. Been the most fun car Ive ever owned. Ole! 😅
I've not found an engine yet that cost less than an oil change, I've not found a transmission that cost less than a tranny oil change. Maintenance is key, don't just put gas in and go, go, go, or you will stop, stop, stop, lol.
I've found used engines that cost less than a timing belt change. I've also found used low mile transmissions that are only $350 more than a transmission service at the dealer. Guess what, they were all from Toyota/Lexus. Particularly 1UR-fse, 2UZ-fe, 4 speed A343f, 8 speed Aisin.
@@snackler6102 there is nothing worse than breaking down and even worse breaking down in the outback or in the desert and finding out you have failed to maintain the vechicle you own could cost you your life,as a long walk back maybe 80 or 100 mls you might end up getting robbed or murdered.
Never thought I'd see Scotty give the nod to an Italian car. But he's right. Same as with most Eurpoean cars, if you pay attention to to the 500T maintenance-wise and don't thrash them, they will go and go.. And they are a lot more unique than all the Japanese and Korean lookalike cars. I've been thinking of picking up a 500 but would not go Abarth, I'd go with the stock turbo version (1.4L with stickshift) just for the smoother ride. I'm prepared to change the oil with Liquid Moly; eventually spend a grand (plus) for the clutch, 1/2 grand for the timing belt. As for the electrics and electronics .. note to self: just pay attemtion to the quirks!
Carlo Abarth was Austrian. He originally raced motorcycles until he was badly injured, so he stopped racing and started tuning. Moved from Austria to italy
I can testify for these Abarth 500s since I own one. I bought my 2013 Abarth 500 with 35,000 miles on it. I have never had any issues with my Abarth. It has been really dependable for me to drive back and forth 800 miles every week to school for a whole year. These cars are really easy to diagnose and fix. I have both CV axles to replace because I didn't have the funds to buy my motor mounts. However both of those issues are getting fixed with oem cv axles and poly urethane filled motor mounts. If you want a car that is economical, fun and easy to fix, Abarth 500 is for you. Don't turn these cars down. They're cheaper then Mini Coopers
My eight year old FIAT 500L has over 215000 km on it, do all that is required easy to get to 300000. Did it with two Suzukis, a Nissan, and a Toyota . Maintained them all really well.
Mechanics wire, when I used to work on aircraft, we used the same thing but called it safety wire. It did a great job making sure that nuts or bolts didn't back out.
I just bought a 2014 model about two months ago and I was completely surprised by how fun the car is. It's not blistering fast but it handles well and drives well. The 160 hp is plenty enough power, my sister has a base model 500 so I hated the car and FIAT thinking that all their cars were junk but the Abarth truly is a different breed.
Only 75,000km's on my Abarth 500 cabrio, but even with a stage1 remap and some track days it's a 100% reliable daily driver in the spring and summer. Love it & maintain it. Oil change every 5,000km.
I love my 2013 500 Abarth. I run Mobil 1 in it like every one of my other 7 vehicles. She was doing burnouts but the car is well taken care of LMAO. The sound is what it is because the car comes factory with no muffler. You can hear a slight turbo whine through the exhaust that gets even more pronounced is you put a performance cat or downpipe on it. I don't drive it much but when I do it always puts a smile on my face.
@@ViaSandee Me too. Test drove a Mini when I was shopping. Mini was better made, but I haven't regretted buying mine. Yet. Looks like I need to change my oil more often. :)
Even the 1.2 Sport version sounds good it's only 70bhp but crazy Italians put a body kit on it and a huge exhaust backbox so it revs like a Motorbike lol
I have an 84 X1/9 that has never really had any problems. I also have an 81 Brava that looks and runs like new. It's had a head gasket and valve job done a two years ago but that's about it.
I'm at 88K miles on my Abarth, and over the years I've had ZERO mechanical issues whatsoever. I do all the work on my car, suspension, maintenance, etc religiously.
Fix It Again Tony. My first car at age 15. A 1976 128 3p. Taught me a lot about working on cars. Wish that Scotty and the internet were around back in 1982. Killed by rust in 1988. Nice review 👍
I had an 850 Fiat in the late sixties. It was a fun car. Doing 65 mph was doable. Worse problem was hot outside temperatures. Had it for several years. Had to repair the engine several time s from over heating it. I miss it.
I’m living in The Netherlands and fiat Puntos made in Italy have a reputation for being quite reliable. You still see quite old ones driving down the road. Also rust is less of an issue than 20 years ago. I agree maintenance is very important however.
Man! Scotty is making me want to go buy a nice low milage used example of these! They even had an option called the essess that gave the thing 180 or so hp.They are little pocket rockets.
Both are right Abarth [Abart - in pronunciation] was an Austrian who grew up in Italy and worked at FIAT and had the love and passion for racing and especially tuning them up to get the most out of an engine! Back in the day there were no fancy computers nor modern-day dynos that could prove your worth except winning a rally or championship, which Abarth help FIAT help win many, we he passed the tuned-up versions of FIAT production cars were given the Abarth badge! That started way before he passed and has continued since! It's an homage to his legacy!
Goes like a Cheetha with German Super Chip....damn speed cameras!...Great fun ...oil the back axle and do top strut bearing bushings , lower arm control arm bushes on older ones and they are nippy and fun!...Cute looking too and can shotgun bang like a rally car....loads of extras..have some fun!
😄 Yeah, the car is far more useful once I removed those back seats and installed carpet & mats. I can haul a box 3' on each side, the big dog, and have carried 600 pound loads on a couple occasions.
I went to the Chicago Auto Show and they had one of these to test drive next to the Scat Packs and Daytona’s. It was so fun to drive, that I still want one to this day.
That's what many disregard. People make fun of small cars like these and Miatas, but they are super fun to drive. Sure a Hellcat motor can make you 😮😳...but a tiny car that handles well will make you 😁😁
Moral of the story: The worst car made would do just fine if you baby it. I don't have the time and dedication to baby my vehicles besides regular maintenance so I buy Toyotas.
@@GF-mf7ml Plastic is cheaper, metal ain't, plus there are regulations by governments that force automobiles into doing so! Look it up! Why do you think chrome bumpers disappeared? They were deemed a hazard to pedestrians!
@@ev-ezaye3580 I'm talking about under the hood, those plastic need to replace every time. Cooler, oil and pressure can leak. Some parts better just use aluminum instead of plastic.
Have two Abarth's. The key is to stay on top of the maintenance. If not mechanically inclined, I will suggest to get a regular 500. My turbo went out at 83k and it was not cheap to fix, plus it is hard to find a shop that wants to work on it. A positive is that it shares a lot of MOPAR parts, so it is easy to find parts for it. I love driving them and listen to the loud noise and pops from the exhaust for such a small car.
Abarth used to make some of the best sounding exhausts in the World. They used mild steel for the pipes, and the muffler rather than stainless steel which gave it a deep throathy sound rather than a tin can sound in the stainless steel systems. Of course, they tended to rust.
The only problem with Scotty is that he's only lived here and talks about his experience in the US. In Greece for example you can get amazing Italian cars that are very cheap to fix and fun to drive plus they are amazing to look at. What does it matter if a few things break when there's a mechanic literally every half a mile and they all know how to fix them cheaply? Plus checking your car is free. To give you an example...if you want to change the timing belt on a car in Greece it would cost $150 max but normally less. Here in the US I changed a timing belt once and paid $700! Last year in Greece I paid like $10 for an cabin filter with installation. Why even bother spending 5 min. to do it?
Sure, but what is the average income in Greece? It is a totally different economy, you can't compare it. In Germany prices for labor of mechanics are as expensive as the US, maybe more.
@@homelsui So you think the average American has more money in their pockets at the end of the day? Yes the avg salary is much less but most in Greece have small businesses which is unheard of here. In Greece you get healthcare, education, included. You get to drink your coffee by the water at a beach chair and pay like 3 euros all day. To tell you the truth I make good money here and that's why I stay. If you make less than 6 fugures here you are living like a dirt poor greek. One thing to note is that yes you pay more for a mechanic but the issue is that they are 10 times worse than Greece. How is that possible? I've had many cars here and mechanics at dealerships are just clueless!
Fiat 500 is like the most reliable car you can buy here in the UK every girl has one not the turbo version the 1.2 70bhp version as it's the same Engine Fiat has used since the 80s very reliable cars and cheap to service
I BOUGHT A FIAT 500 GUCCI AND LOVED IT. NEVER GIVE ME A PROBLEM. I ONLY HAD TO CHANGE BATTERY WHEN WEMT OUT AND TIRES. I REGREAT SO MUCH SELLING IT TO BUY AN AUDI 🤦♀️
Mine had been great. Of course I don't drive it that much, case in point, it's a '12 with 36k mi. Oil changed every year at about 3600 mi. Fun car, easy to park, great mileage. I would buy another but this is running great.
My mom must've had the only good Fiat made in the 70s. Was in the shop almost as soon as she bought it - and that was it. She drove the hell outta that thing, making sales calls in our town. Jumping off the line at lights, late breaking; surprised my dad or I didn't put a dent on the passenger side floorboard pushing on it like "stop, stop already." After that one trip to the shop, it served her very well.
as an owner of a 2013 Abarth 500 (5spd) and a 2015 Abarth 500 ( 6spd auto). Neither were a problem ( at all).... I am intrigued by this new Abarth 500 EV provided it offers improvements over the prior ICE cars....For example - Is it quicker?, More torque?, IRS ? improved interior? Front LSD ? and is it affordable?
Have owned 7 old Italian cars not a single one did burn oils then had a Mercedes Benz that did cost as much as all of my Alfas and Fiat and the automatic transmission failed
I've had my 2013 pop manual for about 7 years, driven cross country, delivered pizza for 6 of those years and I had to replace the engine last year and that was my own fault not checking the thermostat and overheated and warped the head gasket but the transmission has over 200000 miles on it and I've changed the clutch once and the cables have been replaced twice idc what people say I swear by FIAT
The thing I've noticed about Fiat and Chrysler products is this - if you don't own one it is a risky purchase....but if you have one and it seems bulletproof it probably is and you should drive it until it drives no more. These companies seem to pump out an equal proportion of troopers and turds
Here in europe Fiat make great Diesel vans...the little diesel engines are punchy and reliable. Electrical gremlins like in French cars are still a problem though.
Lol love my Abarth. Doesn’t burn oil, runs great, does need a new clutch from the previous owner but oil stays clean, doesn’t leak, gets up a goes, specially with an intake system on it. But yeah shocks and struts just got replaced with coil overs and the ride quality tremendously increased, still stiff but not feeling like I’m hitting a curb at every bump (they were worn out lol).
Not surprised. I've owned a lot of classic Alfas (four currently, from a '69 GTV to a '95 GTV). I've never had reliability issues because I maintain cars the way they should be maintained. I can see how if you treated them like a neighbor's old Civic that got 20k mile oil changes (if that) they would live up to the reputation though (as would European car).
Here in Brazil Fiat does quite well with many models, so they have their marketshare. Unos and Palios are inexpensive cars. Mechanically they can last some decent mileage but they don't do miracles. I once had an electric window failing on our Uno since the factory strangled the wires through a narrow pivoting piece, wire fatigued and over time broke. Easy catch.
These small cars are really good, very reliable, they haven't really changed much since 2007 and just improved the engine. All it needs is the correct engine oil and maintenance and they're really fun to drive.
This was a mistake for Fiat. They made the 500 unreliable, and cut production to cause it to be uncommon. Plenty of market share exists for a small, good car. Its a shame to see this one crater.
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Hey Mr. Kilmer. Off topic here but which oil brand do you recommend? Not too impressed with the mobil 1 high milage stuff I'm getting lately. 10,000 miles my a$$!
Scotty I have a 2013 fiat 500 abarth with 75k miles on it and I maintained it pretty dam good. But at about 35k miles the dealer didn't put my oil pan cap back properly and they kept giving me the run around and now at 75k the car isn't running 😑I love my car but HATE FIAT.
Scotty I thought this was going to be a celica video
Scotty, I have a 2013 Fiat Abarth, that looks identical to this one, but a cabrio. I only have 45k miles (8 yrs old)... service schedule says 15yrs-150k miles for timing belt. How many years can the timing belt last? Car was mainly garage kept in California. At my rate I won’t hit 150k miles for another 16 years! Due to the tight work space estimates to replace the timing belt & water pump are in the $1800 range. Mine runs like a champ with regular self maintenance. Never had anything major or minor break.
No, most hated car has to be the fiat Multipla
No joke, my 500 Abarth was my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. Never driven another car with that much personality. Like a grumpy little troll.
I love them im on my 3rd now and non of them have ever let me down other than a split brake flexi pipe and they have always put a smile on my face
She absolutely did take care of it. It's in very good condition. She knows how to maintain a car. That gets a big 👍
I’m telling you a big thumbs up for her on the maintenance front. I have female friends who don’t change the oil for 20,000 miles, never check it, don’t even know what an engine air filter is or a cabin air filter, and don’t rotate the tires ever, but of course guys do that too…..
Fiat Abarths are pretty reliable
She had the money....I wish I coukd afford to take care of my car 😢 and before you say "you shouldnt have bought such an expemsive vehicle" I drive a 98 Sentra with a 5 speed manual.
Key to Abarth 500 longevity:
-Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5W-40
-NEVER let the oil get low
-Change every 3,000 to 5,000 mi
-MultiAir screen filter every 30k
-Spark plugs every 30k
-Clean injectors every 30k
-Clean throttle body every 30k
-Don't ignore affordable maintenance stuff like PCV valves, air oil separators, purge valves, charcoal canisters, O2 sensors, etc. Low cost and easy to replace.
-Definitely give it the "Italian tune up" once in a while to clean the valves and exercise all the parts
-Don't get the automatic
This car is cheaper to maintain than a boring BMW 528i, Mercedes-Benz C250 or Audi A4 but a lot more fun to drive.
Agreed on everything what's your opinion on the 6 speed dct models ? Since you said don't get the auto unfortunately we only have automatic here no manuals any advices on that model?
Thank you for reading the owner's manual for us.
There's no throttle body on these cars
@@dha588😂😂😂😂
Amsoil z-rod 10w40* actually. It'll protect your cams a lot better.
My daughter has a 500 we bought new in 2013. Always changed the oil at 5K, replaced the timing belt at 125K. Great little car, no real problems outside of a window actuator, she loves it.
I bought my 2015 Fiat 500 in 2016 and I still have it. It’s still running strong, of course I do the proper maintenance on it. I love that little car! ❤❤❤
I agree if it's the 1.2 version they never go wrong , gearbox or clutch was only things I've ever heard of breaking but that's if they aren't serviced regularly
I bought a 500 L new in 2014. I felt really stupid after, buyers remorse I guess. Well I hated that car for a along time.
Drove it 500 miles a week for five years. Never failed me or left me stranded. I did my own oil changes and maintenance.
I will say I got great mileage and could be a fast car when needed. over six years on I still have that car. I don't drive much any more
retired now. I feel sorry now that I called it a POS a few times, it really turned out to be a great car.
My 2014 500l is at 170k and hauls a trailer on the regular. Manual transmission. No problems!! At all!!!
500L?
Is it still alive??
@@medhan654 Yes it is. Still runs great, of course I keep up on the maintenance.
My wife has one with 182000 + miles on it. Its just a regular 500 sport no turbo. We do take care of it.
Fiat makes reliable cars. Idk why Scotty doesn't like em
@@dragospahontu yea I know I have a 124 spider with 85k miles on it.
@@dragospahontu He's just another American who doesn't like 'small' nor understand why! You can't keep 'bigging' everything up and not expect something else to give in return! It's called sustainable living! You guys should care a lil' mo' of!
@@ev-ezaye3580 lol
My 2015 Sport 5-speed has been a delight, never back to the dealer.
Lesson learnt from this video: almost every car is reliable when its maintained properly
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Not really. The normal fiat 500 had some issues that no other car has.
You got that right 👌
@@sayingnigromakesyoutubecry2647 not just the car, sometimes it's the owner of the car too.
Just about but some manufacturing of them can be messed up and you still have a lot. My thermostat housing needed to be replaced and I take great great care, just had the whole engine replaced last year and I kept up with everything, so yea, manufacture screw ups will do it too
Worst thing i did was to sell my Abarth. Not the fastest thing on the road but always arrived in work with a smile on my face.
Interference engines should be required to have a strong timing chain,no belts allowed!
And no plastic timing chain tensioners
Timing chains can be worse because most people think they last forever
Most timing chain engines with dual overhead cams have more problems these days then engines with timing belts due to their hydraulic tensioners and what not
If u have a timing belt type engine ......and change your timing belts at proper intervals u r better off
@@fil1329 single cam pushrod 2 valve per cylinder engines with timing chains is the best for longevity
@@filthyanimal874 yeah but those days are gone
Who builds a pushrod engine anymore these days
@@fil1329 GM
My wife has had one since November 2017. Abarth. Standard transmission. An absolute blast to drive and ZERO problems at the time if writing. Has 75k miles on it. Oil change every 3500 miles.
1st time I've ever agreed with Scotty all these years. And I'm a Toyota guy. I have 4 Toyota 4x4s (3 Land Cruisers and a 87 Pickup), and the Fiat 500 non-turbo is my daily driver. Love em, Fiat knew how to make these properly.
Thank you! Means a lot!
@@ev-ezaye3580 I have 170k miles on mine. 4 qts of oil goes in, and 10k miles later, 3.5 qts comes out. Absolutely fantastic reliability on this car. Sure, some trim pieces like door handles and the hatch wiring is dollar store stuff, but this has been one of my favourite cars. Bought it to save gas because none of my other trucks can get better than 11mpg and fell in love with it. I have a set of summer performance tires that makes it really fun to drive, and a set of Blizzaks which makes it one of the best handling and predictable cars I've ever driven in snow because of how light it is.
Yeah, people keep joking around asking me if I still own my Abarth as if to say it’s unreliable. They clearly don’t know anything about the 1.4 Turbo MultiAir powering the beast. Bone stock and a blast to drive. However, I do plan on adding a better intercooler (probably an air-to-water) since it does run hot, but that’s unrelated.
Gotta love how much he puts up with Prius hybrids
@@bcatz454 your doing 10k mile oil changes? I hope that’s mostly highway miles on those oil changes.
Doing 10k city miles on oil intervals is not good at all..as Scotty point out in this video
I have the non-Abarth 2012 fiat 500 with 230,000 miles still going strong. Yes I changed the oil every 5,000 miles like clockwork. Changed the timing belt at 150k.
I'm at 137k miles and about to do the timing belt job on it...
I have 2013 lounge
255k miles
7k oil change with mobile 1
Never change my timing belt
Tranny flush at 120k
Still everything works..
Changed door handle 2 times
@@chunglee8188you’ve owned since new?
Yep they last a long time if looked after and are a lot more fun than a Fiesta or Corsa
8 years and 120K miles is not "unreliable"; that is darn good imho. Not Toyota level (nobody does longevity like Toyota), but if your car gives you that much time and mileage without major repair you have nothing to complain about.
Well said
If someone is blind would they be able to know what he’s saying without seeing his hands ?
No....
If he added KungFuTheater style sound effects to his hand movements it would EPIC!
If Scotty made a hand gesture in the forest ...
😄😄😄
Scotty is a shaman, he can beam his words via scan-tool. Amen.
I have a 2013 Abarth Cabrio. My Dad liked it so much be drives a 2015! We love them and yes they sound great!
Had mine for 3 years now. I made a video calling it the best worst performance car ever. Perfect DAily Driver
I bought a 2013 500 Abarth two years ago and it inspired me to buy an Alfa 4C (also an amazing car) which I have since sold at a modest profit. I still have the Abarth and I love it. It's not for everyone but I'm averaging 37.6 mpg and right now that's a good thing. I will keep this thing probably for the rest of my life. Probably the best $7,300 I ever spent. Maintenance is key.
That is impressive MPG especially if that's US gallons. The average Abarth gets in the mid 20s, but I assume the average car is driven like an Abarth. Fuelly (where people usually drive fairly easy) shows almost 30 MPG. My friend says his gets similar to yours but I "baby" mine around to scrape an average 35. (Then throw that away with spirited driving.)
Back in days FIAT they make durable and reliable cars. I saw many FIAT trucks and they keep running fine here in Africa Serengeti.
Them trucks probably from the Italian army of WW2?
My brother had a Fiat UNO and it is still running sweet after 30 years of ownership. Mind you it had a crapload of work done to it.
My family had one in the 70s. Terrible car.
@@professorlayabout4878 lol
Dude, I'm a South African and fiat has never and will never do good here. They are poop, period.
I have Alfa Romeo Giulietta with same Engine 1.4 l and 170HP, it is very fast and reliable, but compare to german brands it is simple and old school engine with big turbo. Love it.
My 2013 Abarth has 68,000km on it and its seen many Canadian winters.
0 rust, engine and turbo are good
Door handles fall off of these if you just look at them wrong.
Every time I think about selling it for a newer car I realize how much I love the driving experience and end up keeping it.
If you want to feel like youre racing but actually are going slow, get one of these things they're dirt cheap, sound amazing and are very fuel efficient.
Samesees
I broke some door handles on my Omni and my ‘89 Mustang. I realized I was pulling out on them instead of upwards.
Dealer service advisors will argue with customers when bringing in a car to get service done before manufacturers recommend it to be done. The dealership knows waiting to do services increases chances of breakdowns. Then they can make money on expensive repairs.
Glad I don't take my car to the stealership then.
Agreed. Avoid going to $tealer$ship. Notice Correct spelling.
My local honda dealer is one of the only places I know of still that still encourages normal maintenance they actually change the transmission fluid as a part of the maintenance schedule all these companies are trying to pride themselves on little to no maintenance wont matter in the beginning but after 60 thousand miles...they do a lifetime powertrain warranty so that's probably why they actually care about your car cause if not they'll have to get you a new engine
Last time I checked I do service that is recommended by the manufacturer, not the dealership
Karl Albert Abarth was actually Austrian born.
He took on the Italian citizenship later in his life, and changed his name to Carlo Abarth.
I recall Fiat 550 and 600 in Abarth trim racing on public roads - together with cows, chickens, ducks, people... - on the road at the same time.
Glad to hear she's having good luck, but YOU SHOULD NOT experiment with the oil. There's an esoteric oil specification for this engine because the MultiAir "brick" uses engine oil to actuate valves. ONLY USE OIL THAT MEETS FIAT/MOPAR SPECs FOR THIS ENGINE or you'll have MultiAir problems.
The Fiat engine is extremely well made and the Abarth version is pretty much top tier. But like any performance engine it needs regular servicing. Oil and filter every 6000 miles make a huge difference. Cam belt must never be run past its service mileage but it’s a relatively easy job to replace.
I bought a 2014 Abarth 500 Cabrio. Fantastic, flawless car. I sold it after 9 years - and I still miss it.
As far as I know the engine in the Abarth version is the same as the 1.4l in the standard 500 but with a turbo, so if it lasts that long with proper maintenance, then the standard engine should last even longer!
forged internals tho
@@crissto8591
" is the same as the 1.4l in the standard 500" - That's like saying that the cheapest Seiko watch is comparable to their Grand Seiko offerings - - - Absurd !
The Fiat Group produced the Abarth engine with their high end Alfa Romeo partners...
Mine is a Naturally aspirated 500. It’s a 2014, the car has 130k miles going strong, from Florida to california and back 3 times and saving hella gas while at it. Took all seats out except for driver seat and have all the space in the world, I love this car!
I’ve seen someone in a fiat group with a 2014 pop that had 300,000 miles with no issues
Things bring a smile on my face, I'm a huge Fiat/Abarth fan. My first car was a 2004 Fiat Punto with the 1.2 8 valve, and absolutely loved it. In my first year of driving I clocked over 15,000 miles.
I bought an Abarth 595 Competitzione 2 years ago and it gives me as much of the giggles as it does my Evo 6.
I understand why people don't like Fiat and why they didn't really work in the USA, but iI genuinely believe Fiat make good, affordable, easy and cheap to maintain cars, especially on the used car market.
Thanks for this Scotty 😊
I have a 2017 one. Bought it new and now it has 80, 150 miles and I have had no problems at all. I loves mines, just been doing the regular maintenance
Ive got an abarth 595, hybrid td04 and supporting mods 239bhp i thrash it relentlessly...chage the oil/filter every 5k plugs every 10k had the cambelt done at 55yrs old its on 40k miles now and never missed a beat.
Suspension top mounts are weak and ive changed them twice so far as i run Bilstein b16s. Great little car and with a few modifications fhey really are wolf in sheeps clothing
I've got a dealer down the road from me, I see these all the time. They look cool and drive well I'd not own one but I see the appeal in cities and buzzing about on winding roads.
There are different models abarth too, but idk if those got to the states, i drive an abarth grande punto, which is arguable better in any way, much bigger, SAME WEIGHT, more hp, actual dude car instead of an pimped female car, cheaper, 6 speed, option for cruise control, etc etc
OMG! 😂 I randomly stumbled upon this gem doing research on the Fiats. Scotty is such a character!! Instantly subscribed. 👍🏼
I drove one of these to get gas in when I detailed for Carvana. They are a blast, and they're even zippier in sport mode. I still like my Escort ZX2 better for a daily though.
Drove 200K miles on a 500c 2013, traded in for a 2018 500c turbo, now with 360K miles on the odometer and still running well. Maintenance makes the difference.
The looks got my attention the sound is what made me get one
I have had my Fiat 500 Sport from new 2012 5 speed. The only problems I have had was a failed starter cable and repair/replacement of the hatch electrical harness. Currently have 117,000 miles on her. Overall it’s been a pretty reliable car. I have taken care of it. Hope to keep driving it for years to come.
Why do I love seeing Scotty getting excited about a fiat 😂😭❤️
even my cat couldnt believe this!
Yeah, and he looks as if he is conducting an Italian orchestra while praising the Arbath.
You have too many stereotypes about Italian cars.....remember Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Lamborghini, Lancia, Alfa Romeo......and Fiat...ciao from Italy 😉
Italian cars are always fun to drive even the crappy old Lancias
Both my 2013 Abarth and 2012 Ram 1500 Sport single cab came from the same factory in Mexico. I call the truck Bender and my Abarth Rodriguez. Both are still holding up strong with
Honestly Scotty I know from you that Fiat was terrible but right now I think that Fiat is an underrated company and the problem is reputation like even though they improved a lot they would still get slagged off by other players but in the end they’re really nice little cars and ultimately I think it’s like Audi they’ll last long if you baby them
Perfectly said
It is just a reputation from the 80s Italian cars that rusted or broke down. From mid 90s to today Italian cars are good. Just the bad reputation that they get. Sure it isn’t a Hilux or a Lexus that will last over 2 generation of people but still.
This engine was built by dodge srt division. Its not italian !!
@@brads3111 Nothing about the new 500s are italian, they are Chryslers built in either Poland or Mexico.
I love my 2013 Abarth. I track the car several times a year. I have 130,000 miles on it some of them very hard at high speeds. Just now replacing CV axle. Been the most fun car Ive ever owned. Ole! 😅
I've not found an engine yet that cost less than an oil change, I've not found a transmission that cost less than a tranny oil change. Maintenance is key, don't just put gas in and go, go, go, or you will stop, stop, stop, lol.
I've found used engines that cost less than a timing belt change. I've also found used low mile transmissions that are only $350 more than a transmission service at the dealer. Guess what, they were all from Toyota/Lexus. Particularly 1UR-fse, 2UZ-fe, 4 speed A343f, 8 speed Aisin.
Very good advice.
@@snackler6102 there is nothing worse than breaking down and even worse breaking down in the outback or in the desert and finding out you have failed to maintain the vechicle you own could cost you your life,as a long walk back maybe 80 or 100 mls you might end up getting robbed or murdered.
Never thought I'd see Scotty give the nod to an Italian car. But he's right. Same as with most Eurpoean cars, if you pay attention to to the 500T maintenance-wise and don't thrash them, they will go and go.. And they are a lot more unique than all the Japanese and Korean lookalike cars. I've been thinking of picking up a 500 but would not go Abarth, I'd go with the stock turbo version (1.4L with stickshift) just for the smoother ride. I'm prepared to change the oil with Liquid Moly; eventually spend a grand (plus) for the clutch, 1/2 grand for the timing belt. As for the electrics and electronics .. note to self: just pay attemtion to the quirks!
I'm learning a lot from you scotty big THANK YOU.
Carlo Abarth was Austrian. He originally raced motorcycles until he was badly injured, so he stopped racing and started tuning. Moved from Austria to italy
Moral of the episode. It’s not the car design. It’s the people that drive it.
Absolutely
the abarth was the fiat that leno loved so much.
“Let Charlie Sheen drive it around inside his house.” HAAAAAAAAA 😂 🤣🤣🤣
That was so shocking and hilarious that he knows that commercial
He'd probably just drive it to get crisco.
Chasing Corey Haim around his Mansion
I can testify for these Abarth 500s since I own one. I bought my 2013 Abarth 500 with 35,000 miles on it. I have never had any issues with my Abarth. It has been really dependable for me to drive back and forth 800 miles every week to school for a whole year. These cars are really easy to diagnose and fix. I have both CV axles to replace because I didn't have the funds to buy my motor mounts. However both of those issues are getting fixed with oem cv axles and poly urethane filled motor mounts. If you want a car that is economical, fun and easy to fix, Abarth 500 is for you. Don't turn these cars down. They're cheaper then Mini Coopers
35k miles you dont have room to talk
I have also the 2012 Abarth limited edition. It’s a tank, no problems yet with me just doing regular maintenance 👌
My eight year old FIAT 500L has over 215000 km on it, do all that is required easy to get to 300000. Did it with two Suzukis, a Nissan, and a Toyota . Maintained them all really well.
Mechanics wire, when I used to work on aircraft, we used the same thing but called it safety wire. It did a great job making sure that nuts or bolts didn't back out.
That’s reassuring lol
I work at a factory that builds heat exchangers for aircrafts. We call it lock wire
I’ve had Fiat 500 Pop for 10 years, no issues, fun ride. Over 100k miles. I keep it maintained.
I just bought a 2014 model about two months ago and I was completely surprised by how fun the car is. It's not blistering fast but it handles well and drives well. The 160 hp is plenty enough power, my sister has a base model 500 so I hated the car and FIAT thinking that all their cars were junk but the Abarth truly is a different breed.
I made a video calling it the worst best performance car ever. Had mine for 3 years in July
Only 75,000km's on my Abarth 500 cabrio, but even with a stage1 remap and some track days it's a 100% reliable daily driver in the spring and summer. Love it & maintain it. Oil change every 5,000km.
Had an Abarth in high school in the 80s. Was solid!
Thank you for sharing!
I love my 2013 500 Abarth. I run Mobil 1 in it like every one of my other 7 vehicles. She was doing burnouts but the car is well taken care of LMAO. The sound is what it is because the car comes factory with no muffler. You can hear a slight turbo whine through the exhaust that gets even more pronounced is you put a performance cat or downpipe on it. I don't drive it much but when I do it always puts a smile on my face.
Those things do sound damn good, I will admit
Yes they do! That’s what sold me on the Abarth! Love mine!
@@ViaSandee Me too. Test drove a Mini when I was shopping. Mini was better made, but I haven't regretted buying mine. Yet. Looks like I need to change my oil more often. :)
Even the 1.2 Sport version sounds good it's only 70bhp but crazy Italians put a body kit on it and a huge exhaust backbox so it revs like a Motorbike lol
I have an 84 X1/9 that has never really had any problems. I also have an 81 Brava that looks and runs like new. It's had a head gasket and valve job done a two years ago but that's about it.
My Fist 500 is 8 years old. Easy to take care of and rides great ,unlike my American cars through the years. 8 years Scotty. 8 years.
Fiat is decent
Their reputation is bad unfortunately
8 years? Th it’s not a fiat.
Mine is 1 years old, 195,000 miles, very few problems. Love that car!
Matthew Aniston My bad. That was supposed to say 10 years old.
@@missinformed4269 I was gonna say...195k miles in 1 year. You must have been trying to beat the cannonball run all pandemic in a Fiat.
I'm at 88K miles on my Abarth, and over the years I've had ZERO mechanical issues whatsoever. I do all the work on my car, suspension, maintenance, etc religiously.
I want one of this convertible version in the future, such a cute and nippy little hot hatch, not too expensive either
That’s exactly what I have! Love it! 👍🏻
Avoid the convertible model at all cost!
Stay away from convertibles. They are worse in so many ways.
Fix It Again Tony. My first car at age 15. A 1976 128 3p. Taught me a lot about working on cars. Wish that Scotty and the internet were around back in 1982. Killed by rust in 1988. Nice review 👍
12 years wasn't too bad given how badly cars rusted back then.
I had an 850 Fiat in the late sixties. It was a fun car. Doing 65 mph was doable. Worse problem was hot outside temperatures. Had it for several years. Had to repair the engine several time s from over heating it. I miss it.
I’m living in The Netherlands and fiat Puntos made in Italy have a reputation for being quite reliable. You still see quite old ones driving down the road. Also rust is less of an issue than 20 years ago. I agree maintenance is very important however.
Man! Scotty is making me want to go buy a nice low milage used example of these! They even had an option called the essess that gave the thing 180 or so hp.They are little pocket rockets.
Buy one! They’re great fun!
@@ViaSandee I really should!
I own a 2018 fiat Abarth competizione and I really enjoy driving it . They have the record Monza exhaust on it and even sound better.
FYI, the car is pronounced "Abart." No "th" sound in Italian, as I recall.
The name is Austrian.
Both are right Abarth [Abart - in pronunciation] was an Austrian who grew up in Italy and worked at FIAT and had the love and passion for racing and especially tuning them up to get the most out of an engine! Back in the day there were no fancy computers nor modern-day dynos that could prove your worth except winning a rally or championship, which Abarth help FIAT help win many, we he passed the tuned-up versions of FIAT production cars were given the Abarth badge! That started way before he passed and has continued since! It's an homage to his legacy!
Arbarthos!
It's Eh Barth in Canadian
Goes like a Cheetha with German Super Chip....damn speed cameras!...Great fun ...oil the back axle and do top strut bearing bushings , lower arm control arm bushes on older ones and they are nippy and fun!...Cute looking too and can shotgun bang like a rally car....loads of extras..have some fun!
"It does have back seats...of a sort." As an 86/brz owner I feel that. 😆
It's pretty practical
😄 Yeah, the car is far more useful once I removed those back seats and installed carpet & mats. I can haul a box 3' on each side, the big dog, and have carried 600 pound loads on a couple occasions.
I got news Scotty: These Fiat 500s haven't turned out to be as bad as you said back then.😂
I went to the Chicago Auto Show and they had one of these to test drive next to the Scat Packs and Daytona’s. It was so fun to drive, that I still want one to this day.
That's what many disregard. People make fun of small cars like these and Miatas, but they are super fun to drive. Sure a Hellcat motor can make you 😮😳...but a tiny car that handles well will make you 😁😁
He’s 100% right with this car. They’re such fun, and addictive to drive. Small, yes, bouncy, yes, who cares…
Moral of the story: The worst car made would do just fine if you baby it. I don't have the time and dedication to baby my vehicles besides regular maintenance so I buy Toyotas.
Oh so you want to buy cars that just break weather you baby them or not then?
@@landscapingspecialist most of them are made by plastic
Nicely said👍👏👏👍
@@GF-mf7ml Plastic is cheaper, metal ain't, plus there are regulations by governments that force automobiles into doing so! Look it up! Why do you think chrome bumpers disappeared? They were deemed a hazard to pedestrians!
@@ev-ezaye3580 I'm talking about under the hood, those plastic need to replace every time. Cooler, oil and pressure can leak. Some parts better just use aluminum instead of plastic.
Have two Abarth's. The key is to stay on top of the maintenance. If not mechanically inclined, I will suggest to get a regular 500. My turbo went out at 83k and it was not cheap to fix, plus it is hard to find a shop that wants to work on it. A positive is that it shares a lot of MOPAR parts, so it is easy to find parts for it. I love driving them and listen to the loud noise and pops from the exhaust for such a small car.
Abarth used to make some of the best sounding exhausts in the World.
They used mild steel for the pipes, and the muffler rather than stainless steel which gave it a deep throathy sound rather than a tin can sound in the stainless steel systems.
Of course, they tended to rust.
The Abarth is a great little car! with performance mods they get even better. Super fun :)
The only problem with Scotty is that he's only lived here and talks about his experience in the US. In Greece for example you can get amazing Italian cars that are very cheap to fix and fun to drive plus they are amazing to look at. What does it matter if a few things break when there's a mechanic literally every half a mile and they all know how to fix them cheaply? Plus checking your car is free.
To give you an example...if you want to change the timing belt on a car in Greece it would cost $150 max but normally less. Here in the US I changed a timing belt once and paid $700! Last year in Greece I paid like $10 for an cabin filter with installation. Why even bother spending 5 min. to do it?
Sure, but what is the average income in Greece? It is a totally different economy, you can't compare it. In Germany prices for labor of mechanics are as expensive as the US, maybe more.
Όσο δεν υπήρχε το € τα Fiat ήταν ιδιαιτέρως αγαπητά, γιατί ήταν φθηνά, έπαιρναν άλογα εύκολα κ έβρισκες φθηνά ανταλλακτικά σε κάθε περίπτερο! 🇬🇷🦂🇮🇹
@@chrtsi6912 Σωστός φίλε! Σε κάθε νησί σε κάθε χωριό έφτιαχνες το Punto τσάμπα.
@@homelsui So you think the average American has more money in their pockets at the end of the day? Yes the avg salary is much less but most in Greece have small businesses which is unheard of here. In Greece you get healthcare, education, included. You get to drink your coffee by the water at a beach chair and pay like 3 euros all day. To tell you the truth I make good money here and that's why I stay. If you make less than 6 fugures here you are living like a dirt poor greek.
One thing to note is that yes you pay more for a mechanic but the issue is that they are 10 times worse than Greece. How is that possible? I've had many cars here and mechanics at dealerships are just clueless!
700 for changing a belt? I’ve changed my belt s few times it costs like 30 bucks and costs like 60 to change
Afternoon Scotty Happy Friday! 🏁
Happy Friday!
Fix It Again Tony ... never gets old.
Fiat 500 is like the most reliable car you can buy here in the UK every girl has one not the turbo version the 1.2 70bhp version as it's the same Engine Fiat has used since the 80s very reliable cars and cheap to service
SO TRUE🙏🙏
@@dusankocisevic6823 cheers 🥂
@@Cayres9 🍺😎🍺
@@dusankocisevic6823 😎👍
3:45 MacGyver graduated with top honors from the Scotty mechanics society. 😉
I BOUGHT A FIAT 500 GUCCI AND LOVED IT. NEVER GIVE ME A PROBLEM. I ONLY HAD TO CHANGE BATTERY WHEN WEMT OUT AND TIRES. I REGREAT SO MUCH SELLING IT TO BUY AN AUDI 🤦♀️
🙄🙄🙄
Sooo true..
I work on these all the time, actually love them!
Mine had been great. Of course I don't drive it that much, case in point, it's a '12 with 36k mi. Oil changed every year at about 3600 mi. Fun car, easy to park, great mileage. I would buy another but this is running great.
My mom must've had the only good Fiat made in the 70s. Was in the shop almost as soon as she bought it - and that was it. She drove the hell outta that thing, making sales calls in our town. Jumping off the line at lights, late breaking; surprised my dad or I didn't put a dent on the passenger side floorboard pushing on it like "stop, stop already." After that one trip to the shop, it served her very well.
as an owner of a 2013 Abarth 500 (5spd) and a 2015 Abarth 500 ( 6spd auto). Neither were a problem ( at all).... I am intrigued by this new Abarth 500 EV provided it offers improvements over the prior ICE cars....For example - Is it quicker?, More torque?, IRS ? improved interior? Front LSD ? and is it affordable?
I think its gonna be more about looks, suspension, steering & throttle feel rather than power differences. We`ll see I guess.
Hey Scotty, I follow all your videos, first time I heard you say good talk about the car made in Mexico .👍👍
Have owned 7 old Italian cars not a single one did burn oils then had a Mercedes Benz that did cost as much as all of my Alfas and Fiat and the automatic transmission failed
I have the same engine with a 6 speed manual transmission in my Jeep Renegade. 85,000 miles, no problems.
I have two of the Renegade's cousin with the same engine and trans, the Fiat 500X.
I had a couple 80s Fiat Pandas that I loved! They drove like a go karts, I beat the piss out of them and they held up!
I've had my 2013 pop manual for about 7 years, driven cross country, delivered pizza for 6 of those years and I had to replace the engine last year and that was my own fault not checking the thermostat and overheated and warped the head gasket but the transmission has over 200000 miles on it and I've changed the clutch once and the cables have been replaced twice idc what people say I swear by FIAT
The thing I've noticed about Fiat and Chrysler products is this - if you don't own one it is a risky purchase....but if you have one and it seems bulletproof it probably is and you should drive it until it drives no more. These companies seem to pump out an equal proportion of troopers and turds
Here in europe Fiat make great Diesel vans...the little diesel engines are punchy and reliable. Electrical gremlins like in French cars are still a problem though.
Gurt, that's one heck of a testimony! Are you in any FCA/500/Abarth club?
@@johnrickard8512 the Charger/Challenger, the 500. The only problem was that '12 oil supply problem in the Charger/Challenger engine!
Lol love my Abarth. Doesn’t burn oil, runs great, does need a new clutch from the previous owner but oil stays clean, doesn’t leak, gets up a goes, specially with an intake system on it. But yeah shocks and struts just got replaced with coil overs and the ride quality tremendously increased, still stiff but not feeling like I’m hitting a curb at every bump (they were worn out lol).
225k on my 2012 abarth, still on my original clutch. 😎
Not surprised. I've owned a lot of classic Alfas (four currently, from a '69 GTV to a '95 GTV). I've never had reliability issues because I maintain cars the way they should be maintained. I can see how if you treated them like a neighbor's old Civic that got 20k mile oil changes (if that) they would live up to the reputation though (as would European car).
Here in Brazil Fiat does quite well with many models, so they have their marketshare. Unos and Palios are inexpensive cars. Mechanically they can last some decent mileage but they don't do miracles. I once had an electric window failing on our Uno since the factory strangled the wires through a narrow pivoting piece, wire fatigued and over time broke. Easy catch.
Ok, but that doesn’t make them unreliable
@@kasziel you're probably right.
Great video love the Abarths will be a collectible one day
Oh man! Scotty you loved this car! I’ve got one. It keeps going!
Engines and gearboxes in these are strong. Everything else breaks through. I had to replace almost all of the suspension parts on mine by 115k miles
Fiat's always have electrical problems. its in the hatch where the hatch meets the door. in the corner.
These small cars are really good, very reliable, they haven't really changed much since 2007 and just improved the engine. All it needs is the correct engine oil and maintenance and they're really fun to drive.
This was a mistake for Fiat. They made the 500 unreliable, and cut production to cause it to be uncommon. Plenty of market share exists for a small, good car. Its a shame to see this one crater.
Well in am hoping that they can revamp their imagine with the new Fiat EVs.