The Truth About Buying a Fiat 500 Car

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  6 лет назад +37

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    • @michaelmace924
      @michaelmace924 6 лет назад +3

      Scotty Kilmer awesome video. I noticed these new styled videos have gotten longer.i think it started off as a 1 minute video and I was wishing they were longer. Wish granted.

    • @superlameusername362
      @superlameusername362 6 лет назад

      My Uncle's fiat caught on fire in the middle of the highway.

    • @212days
      @212days 6 лет назад +1

      Some of your choices for graphics are quite entertaining. For example...
      in saying these cars have no retail value your graphic was of an old mattress with a big ugly stain on it...... funny stuff.

    • @37parman
      @37parman 6 лет назад

      Scotty I love your videos and have recommended many other buddies to visit your channel. How long did a video like this take you to do and where did you learn your editing prowess. I love the pictures as you're giving advice. "don't last long...while the pic of the guy sleeping and girl mad" LOL

    • @darthvader1926
      @darthvader1926 6 лет назад +1

      Didnt last that long 2:03 epic Lmfao

  • @sujetocomun5395
    @sujetocomun5395 6 лет назад +198

    2:01 wtf scotty!
    These corner images are just gold

  • @zaccrockett967
    @zaccrockett967 6 лет назад +244

    i paid 7k for my 2012 abarth and i drive it everyday and i havent had any problems with it

    • @my67falcon
      @my67falcon 5 лет назад +49

      I drive mine 150 miles a day to work and back. Almost at 118k and all I've done is replaced rear bearings and pads plus all oil changes. A friend has the 4 door with the same motor and he uses it on his rural mail route and has for years. He's had no issues. I do agree, buy used because the resale value is crap.
      The car was built to drive....drive the damned thing.

    • @skmc6915
      @skmc6915 5 лет назад +7

      Just be patient.

    • @benjaminraes7836
      @benjaminraes7836 5 лет назад +11

      You right fiat is the best

    • @my67falcon
      @my67falcon 5 лет назад +8

      @@skmc6915
      122k and climbing

    • @venturerempathetic
      @venturerempathetic 5 лет назад +5

      my67falcon nice. Stay 💪 hoping to get one in a couple months

  • @mattmoses8441
    @mattmoses8441 4 года назад +45

    I drive my 2012 Fiat 500 5 speed manual everyday. 80k miles so far - 35MPG - So far only basic upkeep needed. So far it is the best used car I have ever purchased.

    • @jtdenton1483
      @jtdenton1483 Год назад +1

      Sounds like it must be the first car you've ever had.

    • @mattmoses8441
      @mattmoses8441 Год назад +5

      @@jtdenton1483 Quite the contrary actually. I've owned dozens of used cars including Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Jeep, Porsche, BMW , Mazda, Volvo and Mercedes too. For the money I spent - this used Fiat was among the best.

  • @hugochka
    @hugochka 3 года назад +56

    Wife drives a 2010 Fiat 500 with 200,000.00 Km (124K miles). Never had a single problem. Simple engines, nothing much to brake.

    • @musmeoneil8549
      @musmeoneil8549 10 месяцев назад

      Same here! Loved it

    • @allans7281
      @allans7281 9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the input guys I’m looking to get one

    • @Celestial_Being666
      @Celestial_Being666 9 месяцев назад +1

      Which is exactly why it’s even sadder that they break down the design is so simple. How can you not build something so simple correctly

  • @emanuelemanuel7038
    @emanuelemanuel7038 5 лет назад +102

    I love this bc it detracts people from these amazing cars so that they are cheaper for all of us who REALLY know what's going on. Keep it on the low guys but these cars are awesome.

    • @HitenLighthearth
      @HitenLighthearth 5 лет назад +8

      Hahahaha. Loved your comment.

    • @UPdan
      @UPdan 2 года назад +5

      Notice the parts aren't going crazy like other cars too. Love it.

  • @teresaevans4603
    @teresaevans4603 6 лет назад +64

    i have the 2013 fiat abarth and love it, no problems and drive the hell outta it every day. good maintenance is key

    • @neubauerjoseph
      @neubauerjoseph 4 года назад +9

      I will go one step further take car of the car like it needs. Many different cars have different requirements so one car you might need to change the oil every 5k and another its good to do every 10k. if just depends on the car. I would rather buy a fiat and enjoy it then have a toyota and hate it and keep it because its not going to break down on me.

    • @Vincenzo-wn1or
      @Vincenzo-wn1or 4 года назад +6

      Totally agree. My 2012 Twinair gives me so much joy and no problems!

    • @sarahscroggins2793
      @sarahscroggins2793 4 года назад +1

      Good

  • @danielreigada1542
    @danielreigada1542 6 лет назад +108

    I have a 2012 Fiat, not an abarth. It's my main daily driver car and has had no major issues.

    • @neubauerjoseph
      @neubauerjoseph 4 года назад +16

      cool, I will tell you this, if you buy a fiat 500 it will be one of your favorite cars. Why its cheap, fun to use, it just puts a smile on your face and also its just example of how much of a car most people need. My 2012 Fiat 500 Sport in white, it cost $18,500 brand new in oct of 2011. I kept it until oct of 2017, I put 96,500 miles on it. I didnt have any problems with it. That car ate tires I usually had to buy tires about once year. Most of the time the average was about 10-15 months. Next thing to know there isn't very many tires you can buy for that car so if you need winter tires or even want cheap tires you bought the wrong car. They only have like 8-12 kinds. I usually bought Michelin AS3 for it. They were amazing. I was still on the original brakes, did a few brake flushes, many oil changes (7,500) many tank of gas (10.5 gal) I always put premium in it. I only had to change the headlights like once, and one battery change. So I think that is pretty good, and another thing I got a maintance contract with it so I didnt pay for anything for 3 year or 36k miles. so Fiat decided to remove that in favor of bigger discounts. Some dealer give customers the option to remove discounts in favor of getting the 3 years 36k paid maintance. if any of you get that option jump on it will save you money. or maybe you might be like oh I dont have money now for the brake job or oil change right now but it needs it. I dont like all of the hate on this car its a amazing car.

    • @maggislayton
      @maggislayton 4 года назад +12

      I just bought my Fiat 500 pop c in September of last year and love it! Standard transmission and a convertible top. Great as my daily driver in a major city.

    • @neubauerjoseph
      @neubauerjoseph 4 года назад +6

      @@maggislayton what scotty is saying is true about his toyota, any car when you get it like 5 years old and also put lots of miles its not going to be worth much. I hate when people be light oh I bought this car because it has good resale value. You should be buying car that you like.

    • @rodneynasir8089
      @rodneynasir8089 4 года назад

      I owned a fiat and it was always in the shop, I sold it before the warranty was up and I only had 24k miles on.

    • @neubauerjoseph
      @neubauerjoseph 4 года назад +3

      @@rodneynasir8089 its because you didnt take care of it. I know a guy who had a Toyota rav4 that only made it to 12k miles he drop like $14k on repairs due the the dealership not covering it under warranty and them voiding it due to not being maintained

  • @zo1dberg
    @zo1dberg 6 лет назад +37

    Gotta love the the effort you put into finding the appropriate memes in the top right corner.

  • @papasmurf3231
    @papasmurf3231 6 лет назад +78

    i have a 2012 fiat abarth and it is the most fun you will ever have for under 10grand and chrysler capitol will give anybody a loan towards these cars no matter who you are I have upgraded my turbo to the bipostos 180hp and Iam getting 5.5 second 0 to 60 runs and the exhaust note makes people want to know what you are driving and while still getting 32 mpg awesome

    • @coreywinsor4358
      @coreywinsor4358 6 лет назад +3

      stephen perkins doesn’t change that fists are gay. Kinda like mustangs ya may be fast but doesn’t mean there not gay

    • @EMichaelBall
      @EMichaelBall 6 лет назад +6

      If easy to park = "gay", then interpret that however you will. The only issue is reliability, but the all-electric version (also available under $10k used) fixes that.

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 6 лет назад +11

      I have a 2015 Abarth, daily driven for 3 years and no issues. VERY fun to drive, the backfires between shifts is the best part, think its time for something bigger though. Might just keep it for weekends and twisty roads, I have a feeling these will be more appreciated in years to come, likely when Fiat is long gone from North America (again).

    • @NuclearStunting
      @NuclearStunting 6 лет назад +2

      Nah a g35/350z are the best for less than 10k

    • @MaliciousSRT
      @MaliciousSRT 6 лет назад +3

      Those things are fuel pigs, had one years ago.. Worse gas mileage than my 392 hemi (really!)

  • @jimrees1778
    @jimrees1778 6 лет назад +42

    I had two Fiat 500's , never had a single problem with either.

    • @narq5099
      @narq5099 5 лет назад +5

      So you're the ONE

    • @timothykeith1367
      @timothykeith1367 4 года назад +4

      I assumed 500s were unreliable but in my queries I've found that the overwhelming experience is they are dependable. More dependable than a Mini Cooper, although the newer Minis seemed to have become more dependable. I think if you get a 500 used and can maintain it yourself, you can't do too badly. Americans don't like small cars, but if you do, a 500 might be more like Civics used to be when Japanese cars were simpler. Fiat 500s are everywhere in Europe

  • @prozacnation25
    @prozacnation25 6 лет назад +57

    There is no alpha Rome engine.. the engine is the same Fiat 1.4 turbocharged engine that is fitted in the fast small cars of the FCA
    group. They just change the size of the turbo and the engine mapping depending on the model. Get your stuff right Scotty and don't be a hater.

    • @stefanorevello5447
      @stefanorevello5447 4 года назад +1

      But still the fiat multi air is not a very reliable unit. The only good thing about it is the sound

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 3 года назад

      Abarth put forged rods and pistons in it, so not quite the same. The European version has the t-jet engine which is more reliable.

    • @prozacnation25
      @prozacnation25 3 года назад

      @@BlatentlyFakeName Abarth engines tjet or multiair are not forged as far as i know. If you have any reliable source that says the opposite let me know , maybe im wrong

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 3 года назад

      @@prozacnation25 ​Abarth put forged parts in. Including pistons, rods and crankshaft apparently. Though this may only apply to the engine used in European cars. That engine was race proven up to 140k miles.
      The multiair engine used in the US cars was never used in the Euro Abarth 500s so they aren't the same. It still isn't even on the 595 and 695. They are all upgraded T-jets.

    • @mixanikolic
      @mixanikolic 3 года назад

      @@prozacnation25 Yes they are. Excelent engines.

  • @michaelhatfield5808
    @michaelhatfield5808 6 лет назад +23

    I am one of those fools who bought one new 4 years ago. You don't lose money if you never sell! Aside from some trim issues and other cosmetic things it has been mechanically reliable. I just hit 29K so it's still got lots of life left. An absolute steal used now.

    • @Vincenzo-wn1or
      @Vincenzo-wn1or 4 года назад +5

      The 500 will become collector's in the US especially now since you don't get it there anymore .. so hold on to it a bit longer and let's see who has the last laugh. Even if you get another car, just garage this one and it will increase in value. With Scotty, although he has heaps of useful tips, he's a bit like that uncle at a BBQ who is opinionated and says occasional dumb stuff and people don't know where to look. I love my 2012 Twinair!

    • @Celestial_Being666
      @Celestial_Being666 9 месяцев назад

      Well, you can lose money, but it depends on the circumstances

  • @johnb.9806
    @johnb.9806 6 лет назад +35

    You're wrong or rather out of date about the unreliability of Fiats. An AA (Automobile Association) was very surprised when I called him to fix my 2009 500. He said Fiats are very well built, so he doesn't get asked to fix them often. Mine was broken because the dog had chewed through a sensor in the footwell for the brakes which had a knock-on effect on the automatic transmission.

    • @rosen0662
      @rosen0662 3 года назад +4

      If you’re talking about Europe, they are pretty good and now with merger I only think quality will go up cause of the new PSA tech. However in North or South America they are bad, like pretty damn bad, built with different cheaper materials and they don’t last very long before they have problems.

    • @josephprest687
      @josephprest687 2 года назад +2

      NGL, I'd say it'd be a fine daily car, but he's right about the resale value, because of the perception.
      Which is amazing for someone looking for used cars. 🤣

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 6 лет назад +38

    Definitely getting an Abarth over a Mini Cooper

    • @2lazeblue
      @2lazeblue 6 лет назад +1

      they are cheaper and better, i'm thanking the new electric craze for the cheap price. later this fall the 1957 version is coming out, i'm definitely getting one of those in blue

    • @sang3Eta
      @sang3Eta 5 лет назад +1

      The Mini cooper has a stainless steel exhaust and buyers usually take the 5 year service pack, so in terms of reliability of a used car, the Mini Cooper S would probably be better maintained than a Fiat 500 Abarth.

  • @giorgiolupinacci7301
    @giorgiolupinacci7301 6 лет назад +58

    I have a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth, 182 km never a check light Scotty....nuff said.

    • @ianhuth37
      @ianhuth37 6 лет назад +7

      U have god level luck

    • @2lazeblue
      @2lazeblue 6 лет назад +6

      shhhh don't tell everyone

    • @Mazo_Kyo
      @Mazo_Kyo 6 лет назад +4

      2012 pop. Only had one major issue, rodent damage. Chewed some wires. Built like a damn tank, drive it every day.

    • @Richzor
      @Richzor 6 лет назад +3

      I have a 2011 fiat, did a complete engine rebuild after the distribution chain snapped after 200.000km

    • @emanuelemanuel7038
      @emanuelemanuel7038 5 лет назад +1

      @@ianhuth37 I dont think so, it's pretty common place for fiats to run for more than their intended lifespan

  • @VehicleVirals
    @VehicleVirals 6 лет назад +98

    Scotty reccomended a car other than Toyota? 😱

    • @michaelmace924
      @michaelmace924 6 лет назад +6

      Vehicle Virals not really

    • @dstein111
      @dstein111 6 лет назад +1

      That’s a shocking truth.. how can a expert only recommend ONE car brand?

    • @markfive3731
      @markfive3731 6 лет назад +4

      He likes Mercedes and bmw

    • @markfive3731
      @markfive3731 6 лет назад +3

      Chrysler too

    • @loudring6247
      @loudring6247 6 лет назад

      Oh NOOOO 😁

  • @car-lo
    @car-lo 5 лет назад +28

    I can't take this guy serious.... I have a high miles abarth and it's daily, reliable af.

    • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109
      @hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109 5 лет назад +3

      Mine has 105k miles rn. How many miles does yours have?

    • @Vincenzo-wn1or
      @Vincenzo-wn1or 4 года назад +8

      Exactly. It's such a cliche to dis on Fiat's and usually by people who have never owned one. My 2012 has had zero issues except for the regular services. Can't say that for friends of mine with Audis and Subarus

    • @emanuelemanuel7038
      @emanuelemanuel7038 4 года назад

      Yeah mines holding strong seen them up and over 150k and they come in at an average of 7k dollars in my area for 45k miles+. Great buy and by far my favorite car, even over my c6 corvettw

    • @theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391
      @theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 3 года назад

      @@emanuelemanuel7038 I've seen in forums fiats with 300k miles with pictures for proof lol

  • @giorgiolupinacci7301
    @giorgiolupinacci7301 6 лет назад +27

    FYI the Fiat 500 ( new version) has won more worldwide automotive awards than any other European car

  • @joee5723
    @joee5723 6 лет назад +67

    What are you talking about I drive my fiat everyday no issues

    • @Ajay-nj4vx
      @Ajay-nj4vx 6 лет назад +7

      The thing is I guess, Scotty is a mechanic. He's bothered of getting repairs than enjoying the drive. Any fiat brand is for those who enjoy. Not the interior beauty but the heart , dynamic s , drive, ..... FCA is ok if you know the stuff about cars, treat it well as it should be , may be avoid non OEM mods .... You get best value for money. Those cars are special and give them to their people or the good guys for service.

    • @carobsessions4707
      @carobsessions4707 6 лет назад +3

      My done 1,00,000+ miles no issues not a single issue i face Fiat is fun to drive cars and so eye catchy cars means Fiat looks way differe t from others that's why special design my suzuki swift 2018 version givibg issues like power steering fail abs fail not start you have to put effort 5 mins to start worst ever buy Suzuki is worst products

    • @kuciksteadymelody8375
      @kuciksteadymelody8375 6 лет назад

      Just Wait for that moment hit you😂

    • @Ajay-nj4vx
      @Ajay-nj4vx 6 лет назад +6

      @@kuciksteadymelody8375 , that moment is there for any car . And for those who not caring it properly it happens pretty fast especially for a well engineered and efficient machines.

    • @carobsessions4707
      @carobsessions4707 6 лет назад +8

      No never Fiat Never gives issues
      Think if any car gives you issues that not means all cars are same
      This is mine 4th Fiat no problem in any Fiat car
      Fiat 1100 classic my dad own in 1998 amd still we have but even that classic car drives well
      Fiat Palio 1.9 2000 version still drives awesome never give issues
      Fiat Punto no issues Fiat Avventura (Fiat Punto Indian versioj crossover) we went so many rough places we drove every where in India East to west North to South never ever we feel Fiat let us down

  • @irshaadhashim8847
    @irshaadhashim8847 6 лет назад +18

    I've been daily driving a fiat 500 for more than 5 years in all that Canadian weather has to offer. Bought it new and plan on using it until it gives up.

    • @macrolosses
      @macrolosses 6 лет назад

      In 6 months...

    • @MathewLiamSousa
      @MathewLiamSousa 6 лет назад +8

      For some reason the stupid ppl of North America think that small cars are unreliable. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

    • @super_slav91
      @super_slav91 6 лет назад +3

      Dumbest country on the planet, what do you expect?

    • @MathewLiamSousa
      @MathewLiamSousa 6 лет назад +2

      @@super_slav91 , North America is a continent not a country... 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😖

    • @super_slav91
      @super_slav91 6 лет назад

      @@MathewLiamSousa You were obviously referring to the USA because I'm pretty sure Mexico doesn't have that mindset.

  • @UPdan
    @UPdan 2 года назад +1

    My Fiat 500 is now 9 years old. I'm only owner and love it. Going for 30 years.

  • @donb1183
    @donb1183 6 лет назад +40

    Scotty I love ya, but sometimes you just don't know what you are talking about. My son's daily driver is a 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth, It just clicked over 100,000 miles with minimal problems. It is economical, fun to drive and fast. It's 1.4 multi-air engine was engineered by FIAT and versions are built globally including in Dundee Michigan.

    • @robhoug3724
      @robhoug3724 6 лет назад

      The abarth is the exception. But watch those cheesy painted wheels

    • @peteskeet9443
      @peteskeet9443 6 лет назад +2

      My 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is great daily driver!

    • @super_slav91
      @super_slav91 6 лет назад

      The twin air motor and 1.2l is also reliable, all in all they are a reliable car that is a fun city car.

    • @domymontyy
      @domymontyy 6 лет назад +3

      I cringed a bit when he said that Alfa makes them...

  • @lamplighter5545
    @lamplighter5545 6 лет назад +18

    I own a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth. I've had it 4 1/2 years. It's my daily driver. I've had some minor issues -- driver's side window needed adjustment, a loose ground -- nothing that's gotten me stuck. By the way, the Abarth does not have an Alfa engine. It uses a beefed-up (and turbocharged) version of the same engine that's in all other Fiat 500s. It also has a beefed-up transmission, bigger brakes, and a better handling suspension.

    • @humbleking800
      @humbleking800 6 лет назад +2

      Congratulations

    • @FuzzyGuzzy22
      @FuzzyGuzzy22 6 лет назад +1

      Really on the fence as getting it as a summer car.

    • @EMichaelBall
      @EMichaelBall 6 лет назад +2

      Adrian Guzman Look into the all-electric 500e, if you can charge it at home or work. All-Bosch powertrain. Super-cheap used. Don't be shocked if it becomes a daily, except perhaps in winter, if your round-trip commute is over 35 miles, and you live in Minnesota.

    • @Kimoharoun
      @Kimoharoun 6 лет назад +4

      It is pretty reliable.

    • @RUSHismyGOD
      @RUSHismyGOD 6 лет назад +7

      You are right and Scotty does not know anything about the Abarth.

  • @clintonlunn4357
    @clintonlunn4357 Год назад +2

    My wife and I bought 2 new fiat 500s. 11 years and combined 275,000 later both are running great with regular maintenance. Your won't look tough like a 4 wheel drive, but they are great commuter cars.

  • @voltekka9815
    @voltekka9815 6 лет назад +103

    Rev up your macaroni!

    • @michaelmace924
      @michaelmace924 6 лет назад +1

      Vol Tekka LMAO

    • @pyronman
      @pyronman 6 лет назад +1

      I'm italian and i fix my maccaroni every 5/6 bolognese

  • @theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391
    @theyweredeadwhenigotthere1391 2 года назад +4

    0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds. 38 mpg. Cheap. Handles great. Ive taken mine on many road trips. Been reliable too. 124k miles now. Have had my 2013 for 6 years now no issues ;)

  • @5argetech56
    @5argetech56 6 лет назад +32

    I really enjoy watching your videos.. They are so satisfying.. Chock full of technical pieces of pure gold.

  • @negativemickey4995
    @negativemickey4995 6 лет назад +19

    I own a 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth with manual transmission and purchased it when they first came out. It now has 81,000 and is my daily. The only big issue I had was the slave cylinder leaking at 70,000 miles. I took advantage of this and upgraded the clutch since the slave cylinder is concentric and located is inside the transmission. This car is easy to work on and modify. There are many aftermarket performance parts from companies such as EuroCompulsion, road race motorsport, madness 500, CAE, & AAD. Just do routine maintenance and open it up once in a while and the car will treat you fine. I know the car looks like a damn shoe; however, its fun to drive.

  • @mschiffel1
    @mschiffel1 6 лет назад +8

    I bought two new Fiat 500s...the first was a 2013 500 Pop, and I got it brand new...absolutely ZERO issues with it...I drove it from the NYC area to Indiana via Gettysburg Pa in January during a snowstorm...I stayed behind the 18 wheelers and never had any problems going either way...I traded up to a 2015 Abarth Cabrio when I took it in for service and saw the Abarth on the showroom floor...There wasn't anything wrong with the 2013...I just liked the Abarth...Both cars were so much fun, and I drove them every day, just like you said not to...I suspect that you've never owned one...Now I drive a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, aka. the "Fiata", which is the Mazda MX5 with Fiat engine and suspension, plus a few other Fiat tweaks...I've owned Fiats way back in the 1960s and 70s when they were simply transportation and rust buckets...All were cheap and fun.

    • @emanuelemanuel7038
      @emanuelemanuel7038 5 лет назад +1

      @may day you've obviously never been in one. Dont underestimate them, comming from a henessey powered Corvette owner, I prefer my abarth. Loads more fun, go kart like handling, highstrung boost happy engine. And jesus that sound all in a car that costs less than 80 to insure and 30 bucks a month for gas to run and a daily. You'd be unwise to turn your nose up at it.

  • @camross47474
    @camross47474 6 лет назад +9

    My dad purchased a 2014 Fiat 500 sport for 15k new and sold it for 5.7k with 100000k miles on it in July.

    • @matthewcochran4481
      @matthewcochran4481 5 лет назад

      Merc and Benz made after 1989 are turds! It's shocking how cheap everything is and how fragile the electronics are. I'd rather have a Pontiac Grand Am than a Merc or a Benz.

  • @nodak81
    @nodak81 6 лет назад +4

    Should remind people not to mix different colors of coolant. If you mix the wrong types together you get a gooey gel that will basically ruin your engine. If you're going to switch types make sure you drain out all the old stuff and even rinse with some water if you can. Friend of mine mixed Dexcool with some regular green antifreeze and it turned into sludge.

  • @tyronecriss5041
    @tyronecriss5041 4 года назад +6

    Had a Fiat 500 for 2 years. Great car no major issues besides power failure recall. But they let me use the Spyder for a month until it was out. 😌

  • @PurpleLEANKrabs
    @PurpleLEANKrabs 6 лет назад +26

    My 2013 500e still no problems

    • @philipmalaby8172
      @philipmalaby8172 6 лет назад +6

      Just got a 2015 500e. I’ve put 3k miles on it so far and I love it!

    • @PurpleLEANKrabs
      @PurpleLEANKrabs 6 лет назад +2

      @@philipmalaby8172 turn off the ESC before driving.
      Only way to drive it👍👍
      The esc system kills power to wheels when it notices minor slip

  • @seany8787
    @seany8787 6 лет назад +4

    My Fiancee has a Fiat 500. I drive a Civic. I work for a large premium car manufacturer. - -I’m very impressed with the build quality of the Fiat! Her engine is a 1.2 petrol that has been around since the 80’s (so its basic and they’re happy that they know how to build them now) and that thing is typically italian in that it loves to rev and be thrashed! The only thing I dont like about it is the image and the pedal position, they are too high.

  • @halfsteak117
    @halfsteak117 6 лет назад +99

    stop saying fiats are unreliable.
    mine has 250k miles and still runs great
    also, porcodio

    • @ianhuth37
      @ianhuth37 6 лет назад +5

      Cars with no power usually don't have much problems cause their is no strain on parts. And your lucky af

    • @halfsteak117
      @halfsteak117 6 лет назад +18

      it's a tuned 1989 fiat uno turbo i.e. with about 200 hp...
      (I know it seems kinda lame but you have to consider the car only weighs about 850kg)
      plus i'm not lucky af, the car was just properly maintained, with oil changes every 4000 km
      so please stop saying a car is unreliable just because you are not able to look after it.
      also you have probably never owned a Fiat, so why should you dare to speak about them?

    • @kuciksteadymelody8375
      @kuciksteadymelody8375 6 лет назад +1

      Is it run like a clock ?

    • @halfsteak117
      @halfsteak117 6 лет назад +2

      like the day it rolled out of the factory

    • @savagesock3598
      @savagesock3598 6 лет назад +1

      Half steak19 how about now?

  • @TylerOlver
    @TylerOlver 6 лет назад +15

    Abarth for a couple grand? Here in PA they run around $10k with 50k miles

    • @kg4boj
      @kg4boj 6 лет назад

      See scotty's video on autotrader being owned by kelly blue book. Most cars are worth 40-60% of what kbb values them hence why no used car dealers use kbb buy instead the black book which is more accurate.

    • @TylerOlver
      @TylerOlver 6 лет назад +2

      Sure, but I can't find a driveable abarth for under $7k

    • @chocolatetampon4492
      @chocolatetampon4492 6 лет назад +2

      I got mine for 8k has 80k miles tho

    • @al3oqab128
      @al3oqab128 6 лет назад

      Try 40k$ for a 2013 abarth 500 in Israel lol

  • @dannyk1980
    @dannyk1980 3 года назад +2

    I just bought a 2012 500C for 3500 and can’t wait to enjoy it this summer

  • @Renkishat
    @Renkishat 6 лет назад +19

    Scotty you said about the fiat 500 "just don't use it every day" I Wonder what do you mean exactly. I own one since 2013 and the car is flawoess. And veru fun to drive. True I don't drive it everyday, but still I am very happy with the little car. Any thoughts?

  • @jeffreychavey4161
    @jeffreychavey4161 6 лет назад +15

    I drive a 2012 500 sport and have had to do things like brakes and changing the spark coils but it’s been a blast. Not much in terms of resale but that’s fine - I love the car

    • @antiquefuturistic
      @antiquefuturistic 2 года назад

      Did the head gasket blew or is it still running?

    • @jeffreychavey4161
      @jeffreychavey4161 2 года назад +1

      @@antiquefuturistic The clutch finally went and I traded it in for another car . I’d like to get their new electric car once it comes on sale here in the states

  • @bridgetrobertson7134
    @bridgetrobertson7134 6 лет назад +6

    You know, I've been watching your videos for months but I traded in my 06 G35 Coupe for a 500 Abarth. I did it last week before this video. $9000 for almost new and only an extra $1000 to make it just as fast as the G35. Thanks for the confirmation bias, though, lol.

  • @piotrl.pawlak7851
    @piotrl.pawlak7851 6 лет назад +28

    Oh, Americans... everything must be big, heavy, V8, 4000 lb - otherwise it is not a car.
    FIAT is a very decent brand. In many aspects much better than "Americans". Look in Europe.

    • @mfstarr1
      @mfstarr1 4 года назад +2

      Lol they are known to not be reliable lol just like many Americans brands like Chevy and Chrysler

  • @alphatrion100
    @alphatrion100 6 лет назад +9

    Yeah about fiat being bad cars: This has'nt not been true for ages.
    Sure in the 70's you had the 127 (wich btw was car of the year in europe)
    that started to rust in the same year you bought it.
    But they are pretty good now. You see them everywhere in southern europe when i'm on vacation.
    I also drive a rental panda for work and its a realy good car!
    Dont buy cars with 150.000 miles on it , do no maintenane and race them or overrev them.

    • @HitenLighthearth
      @HitenLighthearth 5 лет назад

      Mmmm "no maint + racing/over rev" Yep.
      That is a HUGE thing overall.
      Buddy got his mustang just after I got mine. Drove mine 50-60k miles more than him. (I think it was like 120k to my 176k) His died badly and had sooo many issues. Mine had some issues but nothing killer 1 grand+ repairs like him. Only reason mine stopped is totalling it sadly last week. . . He bought a new car like a week before trading his in.
      P.S. Getting a new fiat 500.

  • @michaelmace924
    @michaelmace924 6 лет назад +31

    Do you really think the guy who asked if he should replace his broken tie rod should replace it now or later should change it himself? Some people just aren't mechanically inclined Scotty. Lol

    • @Slane583
      @Slane583 6 лет назад

      The Brown RAT: So, some people try putting a square peg in a round hole. It doesn't matter how simple something is they'll find a way to mess it up. :P

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 6 лет назад

      Actually lots of jobs like tie rods are super simple if brand new but older ones always suffer corrosion and it is a pain to replace them because you can't get the old one off. Doesn't anyone commenting actually do this stuff ??

    • @Slane583
      @Slane583 6 лет назад

      The Brown RAT: I'm near the Canadian border, about an hour from Montreal. Our winters are almost as bad and vehicles are equally as rusty from all the road salt. :)

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 6 лет назад

      The Brown RAT I hear you. I have my grinder from needing it to cut off rusty bolts on my Mazda exhaust system. I'm in the desert now but I lived in Colorado and remember rinsing off road grime but you still get rust. On tie rods I try to turn them often and put lots of anti seize on them.

  • @joeynarvaez2969
    @joeynarvaez2969 6 лет назад +2

    What do you think about the 2012 fiat 500 sport. Would it be a good first car

    • @sang3Eta
      @sang3Eta 5 лет назад

      Yes, we had a 1.2 S with sport pack as a first car, but personally I would have gone for the 0.9 TwinAir S, it's a couple of seconds faster! If you don't like the buzz of a two cylinder turbo though the 4 cylinder 1.2 is for you, very quiet and smooth rise, until pushed up the rev limit!

  • @348frank348
    @348frank348 6 лет назад +51

    I swear the first time I ever heard of the Fiat 500 I thought it was going to be some kind of sports car to compete with the Dodge Challenger and the chevy Camaro. And maybe even the Mustang. but then I saw the damn thing and it looks like a fucking dinner roll

    • @X11CHASE
      @X11CHASE 6 лет назад +9

      348frank348 were you not aware of the older 500

    • @624radicalham
      @624radicalham 6 лет назад

      Does a Mini look like a dinner roll

    • @pyronman
      @pyronman 6 лет назад +1

      500 was the size in cubic centimeters of the 2 parallel cilinder engine that equipped the first 500 car and it was the beginning of italian post war industrial reborn

    • @deplorabledave1048
      @deplorabledave1048 6 лет назад +1

      The GAY is strong with this Fiat.

    • @348frank348
      @348frank348 6 лет назад

      @@X11CHASE now i am😅😅 didn't know there was a previous Fiat 500

  • @tom_olofsson
    @tom_olofsson 6 лет назад +30

    Your cat pillow is creeping me out. Love your videos.

  • @AdamSmith-gs2dv
    @AdamSmith-gs2dv 6 лет назад +3

    About coolant: NEVER PUT ANYTHING BUT DEXCOOL IN GM PRODUCTS AND NEVER PUT DEXCOOL IN ANYTHING ELSE! This is because if it mixes with any other coolant (even a Small amount) it will sludge up and clog your cooling system!

  • @modimaruti5874
    @modimaruti5874 6 лет назад +29

    Sir you're videos are very informative 👍👍👍

  • @robertpryor7225
    @robertpryor7225 3 года назад +1

    Reasonable answer, but there are a lot of anecdotal cases of Fiats without problems

  • @Chuck-gd9rr
    @Chuck-gd9rr 5 лет назад +5

    Scotty’s entertaining even when he’s wrong.

  • @nvgwd3r
    @nvgwd3r 6 лет назад +1

    Gosh the editing on those videos is on point 😂😂😂👌🏽

  • @irenovati
    @irenovati 10 месяцев назад

    I love te mix of knoledge & fun in your videos. XD Love your memes

  • @remid1994
    @remid1994 5 лет назад +3

    There isn't a single street in Europe where you don't see a fiat 500. That said, it's one of the most appreciated cars in Europe.

    • @Ahumada-rg9pk
      @Ahumada-rg9pk 5 лет назад

      Scotty in General when he speaks about cars is how they perform in the USA. For example Europran made Mercedes and BMW are better than North American made. Fiat has good reputation in Europe, but on the other hand they're thinking of pulling out of the US

  • @JuniorLexus6692
    @JuniorLexus6692 6 лет назад +87

    Rev up your FIAT!🏎💥🗯🗯
    ..... when modified they make a excellent hot dog stand.🌭🌭🌭

    • @faranbutt180
      @faranbutt180 6 лет назад

      Le regolazioni americane uccidono le Fiat con quelle regole di merda che hanno

  • @ahmedurershad6049
    @ahmedurershad6049 4 года назад +1

    My mechanic said go for Fiat 500 Abarth than Mini Cooper....he said he’s tired of fixing Mini Cooper’s they keep coming back

  • @Hyunw22
    @Hyunw22 6 лет назад +2

    Hey Scotty, I drive a Hyundai Genesis coupe 2013 in a standard transmission with 70k miles. Having issues with 2nd gear locking out. And tips to fix?

    • @zaghell
      @zaghell 6 лет назад +2

      paint it blue and throw it at the sea.

  • @jdmguy44
    @jdmguy44 6 лет назад

    Scotty your a legend. I love those little pictures you insert at the corner of the screen. So funny.

  • @nunchaks700
    @nunchaks700 6 лет назад +17

    Proton Saga Iswara. Wow never thought I would see a Malaysian car being mentioned on a Scotty Kilmer video.

  • @certifieddirtyidle1594
    @certifieddirtyidle1594 6 лет назад +52

    I love your little pictures! They get funnier every video.

  • @marcobenz292
    @marcobenz292 6 лет назад +8

    Fiat came 14th out of 31 manufacturers in this year's What Car reliability survey, with Alfa Romeo coming 8th. To put that into perspective, Honda came 15th and Nissan came 27th. Still, lies, damn lies and statistics!

    • @624radicalham
      @624radicalham 6 лет назад +4

      @Whatta Joke But Scotty has never worked on any Fiat...

  • @advocatusdiaboli3204
    @advocatusdiaboli3204 6 лет назад +1

    A Fiat 500 makes no sense in the USA, but it does in major European city like Paris, Rome, Berlin, Munich, Warzaw, Vienna, Zurich, Bern, Amsterdam etc. Those cities have a medieval city centers with narrow roads and a lack of parking space.

  • @davidgharrod8174
    @davidgharrod8174 4 года назад

    The inset photos are great!

  • @marsflee3815
    @marsflee3815 5 лет назад +2

    It really did not answer the question if the Fiat 500 is a reliable car. It sounds like Scotty doesn't really know. I guess we will have to ask someone who has own one for years.

  • @AirsoftAddicted
    @AirsoftAddicted 6 лет назад +1

    Actually you are wrong - Fiat 500 have the same engines as Alfa Romeo... but the same engines are in Fiat. They are mostly based on perfect 1.4 T-Jet engine, and the differences are in Turbo installed. Fiat 500 is insane, it's small toy with great engine and handling as well as simple mechanics - I rate it high.

  • @AmandaHugenkiss2915
    @AmandaHugenkiss2915 6 лет назад +1

    The stained mattress with no resale value was great

  • @OOICU812
    @OOICU812 6 лет назад +2

    Those pop-ups are hilarious!

  • @platinumblonde36
    @platinumblonde36 6 лет назад

    Scotty I have a 1964 Imperial, 413 engine, and its covered in a thick grease! The engine runs great but what would you recommend I do to clean it? I just dont trust anyone to clean it for me!

  • @rober579
    @rober579 6 лет назад +7

    2:03 "didn't last that long" 😂

  • @kopykath2023
    @kopykath2023 2 года назад

    I have a 2012 500 pop convertible. Only thing that’s broken has been the convertible top but everything else runs fine

  • @calebwilliams8910
    @calebwilliams8910 6 лет назад

    Hey Scotty, what do you think about a Ford Excursion and should I go for diesel or gasoline?

  • @Chap692
    @Chap692 6 лет назад +1

    He used Life OD's thumbnail pictures at 3:36

  • @harrisonwintergreen1147
    @harrisonwintergreen1147 5 лет назад

    One of the first jokes on the first episode of King of the Hill was Dale Gribble saying Ford meant "Fix It Again Tony", to which Hank responded "That's a Fiat, Dale."

  • @mikemolcule234
    @mikemolcule234 6 лет назад +2

    I love those fiat 500 as a side fun car

  • @mackcummy4976
    @mackcummy4976 5 лет назад

    Here in my city in Canada a 2013 Fiat 500 being sold has a blown head gasket.

  • @ChristopherCobra
    @ChristopherCobra 6 лет назад +1

    Scotty - I think if we were talking pre-1990's American Fiats - you would be on the money. After all, they earned the name "Fix It Again Tony" for a reason. However, though I don't generally disagree too much with you, modern Fiat 500's are on a platform that is pushing 20 years old, and the engine is just an evolution of a 1999 design. They have been well tested by consumers by now. For the money, they are a great deal - and actually fun to drive and reliable. I would have only one real caution about used ones. Being fun to drive high rev little cars - they tend to get driven a bit hard.

  • @rockford2523
    @rockford2523 6 лет назад +9

    FCA makes many great cars. Not everyone wants a Toyota.

    • @Novaah803
      @Novaah803 6 лет назад

      Amtrak 2523 LOL

    • @rockford2523
      @rockford2523 6 лет назад

      Nova LOL at you!😁🤪😜

    • @2lazeblue
      @2lazeblue 6 лет назад +2

      i gave up on toyota, when my 30 thousand mile corolla took a transmission dump on me.

  • @princess4389
    @princess4389 5 лет назад

    My fiat 500 dualogic start to skip odd gears :( It is worth to replace the the clutch or the hole transmission?

  • @anthonygrillo4259
    @anthonygrillo4259 2 года назад

    Hi Scotty. My 2012 Fiat 500 was running fine, but than didn't get driven for several weeks over the winter. Did the obvious and threw a new battery in it. Can't get it to turnover and seems to be draining the battery quickly. Heard something about an oil pressure issue when these car's motors after sitting too long. Mechanic unsure and is suggesting a new starter? Ideas?

    • @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46
      @hewasdeadwhenigotthere46 2 года назад

      its the multi air. when you don't drive it for awhile there's some sort of pin hole you're supposed to tap or something. do research on the multi air brick after sitting

  • @basithph8958
    @basithph8958 6 лет назад +3

    I would like to get an Abarth 500 to have fun with it for maybe 2 years

    • @bsd103
      @bsd103 6 лет назад +1

      Be prepared to spend a lot of money on it... on modifications. They're actually really reliable but way too much fun. Every owner I know really enjoys making it their own (and faster)

    • @sang3Eta
      @sang3Eta 5 лет назад

      They're great cars if you can find well maintained unmodified one. After you find 135bhp too slow, don't waste money modifying it, just sell it and buy a 190bhp Vauxhall Corsa VXR for the same money.

  • @jacobalvarez5889
    @jacobalvarez5889 6 лет назад

    Scotty, when you say Honda automatic transmissions are weak. Do you mean weak in terms of reliability? Or weak in terms of power?

  • @michaellauser5607
    @michaellauser5607 6 лет назад

    Hi Scotty, what do you think about old (60's to 80's) Mercedes diesels?

  • @MruGotP3NED1
    @MruGotP3NED1 6 лет назад

    What's your view on the new jettas? I'm seeing some base models with a 6 speed manual being sold between 13,500 and 15000 dollars. They come with a 6 year 72,000 mile warranty.

  • @04dram04
    @04dram04 6 лет назад +1

    I had an abarth. only paid $6000 for it. I loved it

  • @bowaxman2757
    @bowaxman2757 6 лет назад +1

    Hey Skotty, what's the difference between a normal Toyota Corolla and a corolla S?

  • @Username-wc1dg
    @Username-wc1dg 6 лет назад

    I was so shocked to hear about a local Malaysian car in this video lol. Also pleased to know that many Malaysians watch Scotty's videos.

  • @tiziocaio4561
    @tiziocaio4561 6 лет назад +3

    Scotty, I love your channel, but on Fiat being unreliable you are dead wrong. Yes the use shitty materials for the interior but they really know how to build cars and innovate. The little Fiat F.I.R.E. 1000 engine was probably THE most reliable engine ever produce in human history.

  • @marlez6898
    @marlez6898 6 лет назад

    Hi scotty, i have a question, Do you recomend 1993 Toyota Celica 2.0L as my first car? I really like the styling of a 5th gen.i Found one with 190 000km for around 2500€,or is the 1.6L better option? It is manual. And iam from middle Europe.

  • @MrRockydee07
    @MrRockydee07 6 лет назад +1

    Why do police have and use the steel black rims ?

  • @outminded6622
    @outminded6622 6 лет назад +1

    Scotty what do you think about the 2014 Hyundai Accent GLS sedan? Is it good car for a teenager?

    • @EMichaelBall
      @EMichaelBall 6 лет назад

      The only concern would be crash protection, although it does OK, there. It's worth a look, but also look into a used electric car. My personal favorite for a teenager, if you can find one that's cheap enough (they're pretty rare, and you might need one transported/shipped to where you live), is a used Mitsubishi I-MiEV. It's pretty reliable, the rear seats fold flat for lots of cargo space, and is cheap to buy, often with prices around what the Accent would cost from a private party (in the $7-8k range, give or take). It has RWD, so if you have heavy winters, they're not the best call. But in all other respects, it's perfect for a teen: It's slow as molasses, has very limited electric range (about 40-60 miles, depending on season, so they can't go far from home), can charge overnight on a 12-amp socket with the included 120V AC adapter, has the ride of a 1930's pickup, and looks like a joke. All these factors combine to do what needs to be done to most every teen: It gives them a lesson in humility.
      (if all else fails, a used Fiat 500e, or maybe Nissan Leaf, can get the job done, though these often cost more than a used Accent or I-MiEV. Avoid the Chevy Spark EV, because with 327 lbft of torque, that car is a legit pocket rocket, and has no business being in the hands of a teenager.)

  • @zacharyhenderson2902
    @zacharyhenderson2902 4 года назад +2

    I've heard that in spite of sub-par build quality, Fiat 500s are actually mechanically sound, even if they're used as a daily driver

  • @sheapublishing
    @sheapublishing 6 лет назад

    What do you think about waterless coolant?

  • @jackpetrof9460
    @jackpetrof9460 3 года назад +1

    Really like my 500turbo, 91,000 miles on it now, maybe not as reliable as a Toyota but 10 times the fun

  • @tecanwarrior678
    @tecanwarrior678 6 лет назад

    What do u recommend a rotary engine or regular piston engine

  • @astifcaulkinyeras
    @astifcaulkinyeras 6 лет назад

    My 2017 Abarth has 12k miles and has had two problems - the left door speaker didn't work when I got it from the dealer (dealer fixed it), and the A/C light went out (dealer will fix at next oil change).

  • @omarxcv
    @omarxcv 6 лет назад

    Greetings Scotty,
    What do you think about install magnet to oil filter

  • @Metalodeath
    @Metalodeath 6 лет назад

    Hey scotty what would u say is the best brand of tires?

  • @fresnidojayson2608
    @fresnidojayson2608 6 лет назад

    What engine you prefer to buy sir? Toyota or Mitsubishi?

  • @codyq0987
    @codyq0987 6 лет назад

    Can you post a video to show us how to exam Toyota ATF temperature and replace the ATF fluid for the model w/o a dipstick? Thank you

  • @DavidHh1969
    @DavidHh1969 6 лет назад

    Scotty knows everything.