Don’t care what people thinks , I love these cars, I fell in love with it when my brother purchase one, hate he traded it for a van , I drove it a lot and I see that they r reliable .. I’m thinking bout getting one 🥰
I have a 2013 Abart500 and just came back from a 200 mile trip tonight. Not a problem. Great little car and as quick as my 1984 Ferrari 308 QV same 0-60 and 1/4 mile, but I got 30 mpg today at 81 mph on my cruise control! Great little grocery getter too!
Wow, thank you for this video of your Fiat 500 Sport. I am 6’-2’ and glad to hear that will not be an issue. I am planning on buying a Fiat 500 soon to replace my motorcycle. Your car looks amazing! Thanks again and have a great week! Max
It’s a 1.4L with 101hp I had a 2012 Sport, then a 2013 Abarth. Awesome little cars! Looking into buying another one, to lay off some miles on my and wife’s current cars. Use it for errands and such.
Bro, good video. I just brought a 2018 Abarth 500, with 8k miles and I love it. This video was very informative for sure.... you answered a lot of the questions I wondered about in regards to reliability.
@@safsidhibaat the fiat 500 has 101hp and 98 foot pounds of torque/ trims are easy / pop / sport / lounge / Gucci / cativa / rebille /prima editionione 2012 /2015
I love my fiat and it’s been through a lot but it’s gotten me through a lot. My car blasts through snowbanks and if it doesn’t get through the snowbank, it sails over it. Had mine since 2015 and now about to buy another one and Lee my other for parts.
Thanks for the video, you really helped me make up my mind on a purchase. Been a VW guy my whole life but I’ve always like these and need a new commuter car.
I’m glad it’s been good to you because as you say, Fiat is not renowned for their reliability. Frequent oil changes are key to the life of any internal combustion engine - good going. BTW, whenever I’m next to an Abarth I kill the stereo and turn down the windows as those little devils sound pretty cool.
From Sweden! Hi! Thanks for the video! Weve been doing lots of trips to Italy and spain and these cars makes so much sense over there. Streets are narrower there and gas prices are high. It’s an ICON and it will never look outdated. And goven gas prices in the US I think it makes sense. And this car is not about acceleration its about Dolce vita and style. Gorgeous car!
Thankyou! I am viewing a little fiat 500 sport today. It is my first car. I ideally wanted a fiat lounge but I am trying to understand the difference between a lounge which is older by a few years than the sport. My budget is best suited to a lounge and I like the older versions but I’m learning about the engines and their reliability. The one I am viewing today has had a cambelt, engine and radiator replaced so I’m not sure if I will get this one but I know what to look for
Bought my '12 FIAT Sport in 2020 from a used car lot. 5 spd. Over the last four years I've been replacing wear & tear items. Namely a set of front tires, and a rebuild of all 4 corners with wheel bearings, and brake pads & rotors for the rear as well. It's all straight forward stuff, easy to work on. I've replaced all the fluids of the engine & transmission. Spark plugs, air filter, etc. And, as you said, they don't leak a drop. I'm at 137,xxx miles now.
I’ve owned 3 fantastic micro car and reliable. My daily driver has 127,000 miles and counting dependable.-I’m the 4 owner and have put 60,000 miles on it My Abarth is the special garaged weekend Beast! They are 2 totally different driving experiences and I love both my 500’s!
This 500 looks bomb, it seems really well kept too. Great vid, tons of useful info. I've only driven the base red model a couple of times and I'd be super curious to try the sport / abarth one. Cheers from Italy
Great video. I have a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport with 111,000 miles. I had to replace/repair the electrical harness in the rear hatch which seems to be a design flaw. Also, I had an electrical starter cable which rusted and fail. Other then that, it’s been a great car. Does not burn oil and no fluid leaks. I am curious to know if you still have your 500 and if so how many miles you have on her. It’s sad to see that Fiat has left the USA. These small fuel sipping cars are needed more now than ever. Thank you!
It certainly doesn't drive like a small car. That's for sure. We have a 1.2L and it is equally as reliable. Exactly the same as what the guy says. We use it in central Brussels a lot and I would say I found only one thing that is not so good. Those front pillars can hide a whole car and also pedestrians. Here at the zebra crossings people don't even bother looking and just cross. Luckily the speed limit is 20km/hr in the city and I haven't hit anything or anybody as you become 'tuned' to this kind of thing after a while. But I've seen it with other cars in front of me, so it might not be just a Fiat 500 thing. I would still buy another one though.
Two years later, do you still recommend it? I'm in Belgium and looking for commute car, about 50 км one way from Hasselt to Liege and back, highway 120 kph nationale, plus narrow roads.
@kostyafedot551 Hi. Yep, I still would recommend it as a commuting car. The 1.2L engine, though. We live just outside of Brussels. We use it as our wet weather car and switch to a convertible for the summer. We keep it well maintained and so far still driving really well. It's the manual gearbox, one down from the one with the touch screen. When we need a long trip car, we just rent one. For us, it's cheaper to live with 2 small cars than a big lump.
I have had alot of Cars. My 2016 Abarth is one of the best vehicles I have owned. I have a convertable and have stuffed two bikes in the back and loaded all sorts of things inside
The US spec ones are a little bit different from Europe ones,they have sidemarkers wich I love the most on them,engine cover and better engine shock absorbers,foam în the pillars for less road noice,the filling cap for petrol/gas și moved more to the front of the car so it can take a hit with 80 miles on hour in the back with out spiling gas/petrol on the road,and not blowing up,the cars made special for California have some weard ass more complicated of the catalitic convertor for less polution,and a proper automatic 6 speed ghear box ,not the lazy robotic one we have on Europe, even the head lights are different then the Europe ones.
They are surprisingly good , here in the UK all the girls drive them as they look cute and put fake eyelashes on them lol , the Abarth version is the one you should get next very quick little car 1.4 turbo
Maintenance is key with this car. It looks like you stayed on top of everything. What about the timing belt? It's due to be changed. Ignore the orange TPMS light. Just get a tire pressure gauge and check the pressure once per month (recommended pressures are printed on the driver's door frame). You should have an air compressor and tire sealant machine under the driver's seat to top off the tire pressure. The broken door handle is a rite of passage! 😁
Hi Fiat Owners - We just bought a 2017 Fiat 500X Trekking - used with about 20K miles on it. I noticed that the daytime running light on the passenger side wiggles when I push on it. Is this an easy at home fix? Ideas welcomed. Thanks in advance.
Great video! Just picked up a 2016 sport 5 speed with 12k. Did you replace the mirror flag covers? I would think so with all the mileage. The rubber on ours is gone and what is left is dry rotted.
Yes! I actually just replaced them about 3 months ago. One second they looked pretty good for the mileage and next thing I know they were dry rotted lol seemed like it happened overnight haha
The US spec ones are a little bit different from Europe ones,they have sidemarkers wich I love the most on them,engine cover and better engine shock absorbers,foam în the pillars for less road noice,the filling cap for petrol/gas și moved more to the front of the car so it can take a hit with 80 miles on hour in the back with out spiling gas/petrol on the road,and not blowing up,the cars made special for California have some weard ass more complicated of the catalitic convertor for less polution,and a proper automatic 6 speed ghear box ,not the lazy robotic one we have on Europe, even the head lights are different then the Europe ones.
Heard automatic on these cars are unreliable is it something I should be listening to online. Just want to ask you all. Any feedback would really help got a deal on a 2012 fiat 500 sport with low mileage and no issues but it’s used
Better change out that timing belt, stat. That is an interference engine, and snapped belt or failed tensioner will brick that engine faster than you can say "Fiat."
I’ve got one with the dual logic gearbox , the gearbox failed week after l got it, fiat said it would cost 20,000 dollars for a new gearbox because o mechanic are willing to work on them put a used gearbox in 1500 dollars later and 70000 kilometres on the clock the gearbox has gone again,
Something definitely fishy. The vast majority of videos and comments on YT videos for Fiat are positive yet somehow Consumer Reports and other publications are always talking trash. I don't trust CR ratings anymore, there's no way of knowing if their readers actually own the products they rate and any ratings could be heavily biased against or for brands the reviewer likes, or dislikes. Fiat brand has been ruined by CR mostly.
I think there were two main reasons for that, it said fiat on it and it was a Chrysler product. Neither brand has a good track record at all, not in the US. Maybe there was a third in that the price new was high for a cheaply made tiny car with a plastic and basic interior. Maybe a fourth as automatics are the most popular car in the US, but their auto transmissions were not good at all and should be avoided. Used they are great bang for the buck though, just stick to manual transmission and take good care of it.
Idk if there reliable as of today there in 25th out of 28 in best reliable small cars but I’m looking at one right now to buy and reselll from an auction but idk as it’s stick and doesn’t look that nice
I'm 6'2" and fit well in my 500 Abarth without a sunroof. It's just little narrow, so if you've got wide shoulders (or passenger does) it can get a little cramped.
Thanks to everyone that chimed in! I saw a lot of reviews saying that the car wouldn't be comfortable for someone above 180cm / 6 feet. Glad to hear that's not the case. :)
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You buy this car when you become and adult and understand things.
Don’t care what people thinks , I love these cars, I fell in love with it when my brother purchase one, hate he traded it for a van , I drove it a lot and I see that they r reliable .. I’m thinking bout getting one 🥰
My 2012 fiat 500 is at 235000 miles, it's a great car.
Thats insane, which engine is in it?
I have a 2015 Fiat 500 Sport bought new. I still have it and it is the BEST and most dependable car I have ever driven!!
I have a 2013 Abart500 and just came back from a 200 mile trip tonight. Not a problem. Great little car and as quick as my 1984 Ferrari 308 QV same 0-60 and 1/4 mile, but I got 30 mpg today at 81 mph on my cruise control! Great little grocery getter too!
Thats funny, I have a Fiat 500 (& some other small Fiats) & I also used to have a 308GTS QV!
Had mine for 5 years, too. Best car ever!
Wow, thank you for this video of your Fiat 500 Sport. I am 6’-2’ and glad to hear that will not be an issue. I am planning on buying a Fiat 500 soon to replace my motorcycle. Your car looks amazing! Thanks again and have a great week! Max
It’s a 1.4L with 101hp
I had a 2012 Sport, then a 2013 Abarth. Awesome little cars! Looking into buying another one, to lay off some miles on my and wife’s current cars. Use it for errands and such.
I drove one today from Ft Laudedale to Tampa and back. Almost 600 miles round trip.........I'm In Love with this car. Lol 😆
I chose one after reading so many positive reviews i had a corsa before this with no end of problems but my arbarth is in a class of its own
Bro, good video. I just brought a 2018 Abarth 500, with 8k miles and I love it. This video was very informative for sure.... you answered a lot of the questions I wondered about in regards to reliability.
I’m glad the video was able to give you some insight bro! Btw I love the Abarth. Definitely plan on getting one of those.
What was the price ? M thinking about buying one what's the hp output ?
@@safsidhibaat the fiat 500 has 101hp and 98 foot pounds of torque/ trims are easy / pop / sport / lounge / Gucci / cativa / rebille /prima editionione 2012 /2015
I’m getting one today and I can’t wait!!! Already got an ABARTH and adore it .. just got a sub
I got one today 1.4 170hp incredible
I love my fiat and it’s been through a lot but it’s gotten me through a lot. My car blasts through snowbanks and if it doesn’t get through the snowbank, it sails over it. Had mine since 2015 and now about to buy another one and Lee my other for parts.
Thanks for the video, you really helped me make up my mind on a purchase. Been a VW guy my whole life but I’ve always like these and need a new commuter car.
Hey! Did you end up buying it? I’m debating between a VW polo and a fiat 500.
Love to hear about this car from owners who's had the car as long as you did or longer. Very pleased to hear about the reliability of it.
I’m glad it’s been good to you because as you say, Fiat is not renowned for their reliability.
Frequent oil changes are key to the life of any internal combustion engine - good going.
BTW, whenever I’m next to an Abarth I kill the stereo and turn down the windows as those little devils sound pretty cool.
Greetings from the UK. Nice video. Good insight into how 500's hold up over time. No cruise control for us over here! Enjoy the 🇮🇹 fun.
Thanks for watching. I had no idea about the cruise control. I just learned something new 🙂.
From Sweden! Hi! Thanks for the video! Weve been doing lots of trips to Italy and spain and these cars makes so much sense over there. Streets are narrower there and gas prices are high. It’s an ICON and it will never look outdated. And goven gas prices in the US I think it makes sense. And this car is not about acceleration its about Dolce vita and style. Gorgeous car!
Is it OK on the highway?
@@kostyafedot551 Yes
Thanks this helps me still in 2021.
Thank You man, I’m getting one!!!👌
Bought one for my daughter and she loves it.
Thankyou! I am viewing a little fiat 500 sport today. It is my first car. I ideally wanted a fiat lounge but I am trying to understand the difference between a lounge which is older by a few years than the sport. My budget is best suited to a lounge and I like the older versions but I’m learning about the engines and their reliability. The one I am viewing today has had a cambelt, engine and radiator replaced so I’m not sure if I will get this one but I know what to look for
Bought my '12 FIAT Sport in 2020 from a used car lot. 5 spd. Over the last four years I've been replacing wear & tear items. Namely a set of front tires, and a rebuild of all 4 corners with wheel bearings, and brake pads & rotors for the rear as well. It's all straight forward stuff, easy to work on. I've replaced all the fluids of the engine & transmission. Spark plugs, air filter, etc. And, as you said, they don't leak a drop. I'm at 137,xxx miles now.
I’ve owned 3 fantastic micro car and reliable.
My daily driver has 127,000 miles and counting dependable.-I’m the 4 owner and have put 60,000 miles on it
My Abarth is the special garaged weekend Beast!
They are 2 totally different driving experiences and I love both my 500’s!
Believe him
Cool video bro. I just bought a 2008 Lounge JTD and can't wait for it to be delivered. Amazing little cars.
This 500 looks bomb, it seems really well kept too. Great vid, tons of useful info. I've only driven the base red model a couple of times and I'd be super curious to try the sport / abarth one.
Cheers from Italy
Great video. I have a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport with 111,000 miles. I had to replace/repair the electrical harness in the rear hatch which seems to be a design flaw. Also, I had an electrical starter cable which rusted and fail. Other then that, it’s been a great car.
Does not burn oil and no fluid leaks. I am curious to know if you still have your 500 and if so how many miles you have on her. It’s sad to see that Fiat has left the USA. These small fuel sipping cars are needed more now than ever. Thank you!
What happened to your Fiat 500 is common, watch a channel called - Love 500 - I can't wait to get mine.
It certainly doesn't drive like a small car. That's for sure. We have a 1.2L and it is equally as reliable. Exactly the same as what the guy says. We use it in central Brussels a lot and I would say I found only one thing that is not so good. Those front pillars can hide a whole car and also pedestrians. Here at the zebra crossings people don't even bother looking and just cross. Luckily the speed limit is 20km/hr in the city and I haven't hit anything or anybody as you become 'tuned' to this kind of thing after a while. But I've seen it with other cars in front of me, so it might not be just a Fiat 500 thing. I would still buy another one though.
Two years later, do you still recommend it? I'm in Belgium and looking for commute car, about 50 км one way from Hasselt to Liege and back, highway 120 kph nationale, plus narrow roads.
@kostyafedot551 Hi. Yep, I still would recommend it as a commuting car. The 1.2L engine, though. We live just outside of Brussels. We use it as our wet weather car and switch to a convertible for the summer. We keep it well maintained and so far still driving really well. It's the manual gearbox, one down from the one with the touch screen. When we need a long trip car, we just rent one. For us, it's cheaper to live with 2 small cars than a big lump.
I have had alot of Cars. My 2016 Abarth is one of the best vehicles I have owned. I have a convertable and have stuffed two bikes in the back and loaded all sorts of things inside
At 150k miles it's about time to have the timing belt changed. You don't want it to break because this is an interference engine.
I have a 2009 Abarth with 104k on it. They come with forged T-Jet engines here rather than the multiair though (UK)
The US spec ones are a little bit different from Europe ones,they have sidemarkers wich I love the most on them,engine cover and better engine shock absorbers,foam în the pillars for less road noice,the filling cap for petrol/gas și moved more to the front of the car so it can take a hit with 80 miles on hour in the back with out spiling gas/petrol on the road,and not blowing up,the cars made special for California have some weard ass more complicated of the catalitic convertor for less polution,and a proper automatic 6 speed ghear box ,not the lazy robotic one we have on Europe, even the head lights are different then the Europe ones.
They are surprisingly good , here in the UK all the girls drive them as they look cute and put fake eyelashes on them lol , the Abarth version is the one you should get next very quick little car 1.4 turbo
I have a Fiat 2014 twin air 105bhp sport and omg it’s well fast and very reliable and no tax and 75 miles per gallon
Great video! Thinking about getting one. Your video helped.
Go a little taller and wider with your tires you will be fine , I've had 3 fiats in my time and still have my Abarth for a little toy .
Has any work been done on the brakes, rotors, break pads?
Nice video 👍
Maintenance is key with this car. It looks like you stayed on top of everything. What about the timing belt? It's due to be changed.
Ignore the orange TPMS light. Just get a tire pressure gauge and check the pressure once per month (recommended pressures are printed on the driver's door frame). You should have an air compressor and tire sealant machine under the driver's seat to top off the tire pressure.
The broken door handle is a rite of passage! 😁
Hi Fiat Owners - We just bought a 2017 Fiat 500X Trekking - used with about 20K miles on it. I noticed that the daytime running light on the passenger side wiggles when I push on it. Is this an easy at home fix? Ideas welcomed. Thanks in advance.
CHANGE YOUR TIMING BELT FRIEND!!!!!!!
and everything else up front while you're at it, inc the water pump.
Great videos chief!
Thanks bro! Appreciate it
Thanks for this helpful video.
Great video! Just picked up a 2016 sport 5 speed with 12k. Did you replace the mirror flag covers? I would think so with all the mileage. The rubber on ours is gone and what is left is dry rotted.
Yes! I actually just replaced them about 3 months ago. One second they looked pretty good for the mileage and next thing I know they were dry rotted lol seemed like it happened overnight haha
The US spec ones are a little bit different from Europe ones,they have sidemarkers wich I love the most on them,engine cover and better engine shock absorbers,foam în the pillars for less road noice,the filling cap for petrol/gas și moved more to the front of the car so it can take a hit with 80 miles on hour in the back with out spiling gas/petrol on the road,and not blowing up,the cars made special for California have some weard ass more complicated of the catalitic convertor for less polution,and a proper automatic 6 speed ghear box ,not the lazy robotic one we have on Europe, even the head lights are different then the Europe ones.
@@eddiemichael4333 Interesting, I wonder what gearbox they use on US spec ones? The robotic manual Euro ones are very unreliable..
Hello from LA too. I’m curious did you buy a mother like you mention? I too love my FIAT 500
Heard automatic on these cars are unreliable is it something I should be listening to online. Just want to ask you all. Any feedback would really help got a deal on a 2012 fiat 500 sport with low mileage and no issues but it’s used
Better change out that timing belt, stat. That is an interference engine, and snapped belt or failed tensioner will brick that engine faster than you can say "Fiat."
Whats the Difference between the Abarth version?very appealing
Are you still driving this? Current miles? Looking at a used one with 150K.
So from what I hear minor issues but nothing major is my understanding correct??
Tell me about aircondition results? And I want to buy automatic so you prefer 1.2 or 1.4 ? Which fiat 500 mean any kind of fiat 500 ?
I’ve got one with the dual logic gearbox , the gearbox failed week after l got it, fiat said it would cost 20,000 dollars for a new gearbox because o mechanic are willing to work on them put a used gearbox in 1500 dollars later and 70000 kilometres on the clock the gearbox has gone again,
Great video btw
You might want to replace the timing belt and water pump
Something definitely fishy. The vast majority of videos and comments on YT videos for Fiat are positive yet somehow Consumer Reports and other publications are always talking trash. I don't trust CR ratings anymore, there's no way of knowing if their readers actually own the products they rate and any ratings could be heavily biased against or for brands the reviewer likes, or dislikes. Fiat brand has been ruined by CR mostly.
I think there were two main reasons for that, it said fiat on it and it was a Chrysler product. Neither brand has a good track record at all, not in the US.
Maybe there was a third in that the price new was high for a cheaply made tiny car with a plastic and basic interior.
Maybe a fourth as automatics are the most popular car in the US, but their auto transmissions were not good at all and should be avoided.
Used they are great bang for the buck though, just stick to manual transmission and take good care of it.
@luigi5125 Your reply was deleted, but I see it in my notifications.
I'm only a couple of weeks in and I already know what the biggest issue's going to be with my Fiat 500.
The damned bugs it collects on the front >.
Timing belt us due
DId you not have issues with the daulogic gear box?
Thats my only hesitation
Idk if there reliable as of today there in 25th out of 28 in best reliable small cars but I’m looking at one right now to buy and reselll from an auction but idk as it’s stick and doesn’t look that nice
Can we get a update?
2018 model?
It looks like Santa Clarita in the background
LET ME GUESS, YOUR IN PALMDALE CALIFORNIA.
wait, you never changed the drive belt?
How much trunk space?
Do you recommend for tall people? I’m 5’11 and thinking of buying one.
Yes, definitely! That’s my height. Believe it or not, these cars are way more roomy than it looks from the outside.
Haha, I am 6'4 and even I sit comfortably in a 500 (without sunroof) but the rear seat becomes completely unusable. :-)
I'm 6'2" and fit well in my 500 Abarth without a sunroof. It's just little narrow, so if you've got wide shoulders (or passenger does) it can get a little cramped.
I am 6'3 215ish and have a 13 Abarth, plenty of room in driver seat. Much more room inside than one would generally think.
Thanks to everyone that chimed in! I saw a lot of reviews saying that the car wouldn't be comfortable for someone above 180cm / 6 feet. Glad to hear that's not the case. :)
You buy this car when you become and adult and understand things.
The f in fiat is for Firme ❤
Fiat 500 Abarth superior to Pop, Sport, et al... 160 HP, bigger brakes, tires...
Love your color
My 500E has been nothing but problems. Biggest regret since my last girlfriend! No reliable Fiat mechanics in Southern California!
How tall are you
I'm 6'3 and surprisingly it has a lot of room I say 6'5 max probably though
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