2012 Fiat 500 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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  • @alexstone6330
    @alexstone6330 7 років тому +11

    Just bought a 2012 yesterday with only 52,000 miles. I wasn't looking for one in particular and assumed it would be cramped - I'm 6' and 250 lbs, and it is also a stick, which I haven't driven in decades. Turns out, much bigger once you're in it. Very comfortable. Ergonomics, superior. And the most buttery shifting I've ever experienced. What a fun little car!

    • @finnchurchill2206
      @finnchurchill2206 7 років тому

      How much u pay

    • @debbiepeter112
      @debbiepeter112 6 років тому

      Alex Stone I just bought one today. A 2011 with 22,000 on the clock. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I have done the right thing and that they are not as unreliable as they are made out to be

  • @ariannehernandez4365
    @ariannehernandez4365 5 років тому +6

    I love my little fiat! I got mine in November and it’s a convertible. Rides very well, and it’s surprisingly fast once she’s rolling. Great for parking and navigating tight roads and spaces. No complaints so far

  • @huppophonic
    @huppophonic 13 років тому +6

    THANK YOU for being the first and apparently only video review of this car to show what it looks like with the rear seats folded down! I do light delivery (which is sometimes a little bulky) and carry around musical equipment (guitar, amp, keyboards, etc) or dogs and don't need tons of space, but a hatchback and folding rear seats usually does the trick.

  • @JJKSeattle
    @JJKSeattle 11 років тому +49

    Most fun car I've ever owned! And guys, if you drive this car, it shows you're secure with your own sexuality!

  • @Alexmsh
    @Alexmsh 8 років тому +12

    I have a 2013 Fiat Sport. I love it. It's been super reliable.

  • @ledoge9543
    @ledoge9543 9 років тому +18

    Tomorrow im picking up my fiat 500 sport...I hope it handles well in the Mexico City roads

  • @nathanerickson5703
    @nathanerickson5703 12 років тому +11

    I enjoy my muscle cars and high end sports cars as much as the next guy, but I would love to have this car. It's not flashy, it's not over the top, and it's not really that impressive. What it is is practical and fun. Yes it has it's short comings, but what car doesn't? It doesn't come off as imposing or trying to be anything it's not. It's an affordable car for the masses that looks good and will get you from A to B without pissing off traffic. I could live with this car just fine.

  • @SH4DYBR4DY
    @SH4DYBR4DY 12 років тому +24

    or for men who like properly functional and stylish city cars

  • @misscomments
    @misscomments 10 років тому +17

    Picking up my fiat today 💃💃😊

  • @tickdog3
    @tickdog3 11 років тому +1

    I am picking up my new 500 tonight... I test drove a lot of fuel economy cars and i always came back to this one.

  • @ja2165
    @ja2165 8 років тому +9

    I bought a 2012 Fiat Sport and haven't has any major issues at all! Such an awesome little car!

    • @KonohazFinest
      @KonohazFinest 8 років тому +3

      yea I'm looking at one but also worried about reliability as for as much as Europeans talk about American cars there cars like bmw and merc's etc are are very high on the list of most unreliable vehicles

    • @debbiepeter112
      @debbiepeter112 6 років тому

      Jeremy Alfaro Hi Do you still have you car? Have you had any problems with blue&me at all (if you car has it?)

    • @ZIPOTEDELBIEN
      @ZIPOTEDELBIEN 4 роки тому +1

      I've owned my fiat500t for almost 4 years now. No problems at all. Only problem was those firelli tires. They loose tread to easy. I drive put about 400 miles a week. Got it with 46,000 miles. Im at 78,000 now.

  • @Saytheodd
    @Saytheodd 13 років тому +1

    I test drove one today! What a fun car to drive! No joke so easy to steer and brake! auto gearbox is amazing and engine is so quick

  • @exeterpipple
    @exeterpipple 12 років тому

    Rick Daley,
    Thank you for your extremely appreciated and encouraging response. I was not aware that there were any Fiat 500 models that come with a spare tire. If that is the case, I shall definitely demand one, because I would really LOVE to own this car!
    For me, a spare tire is the ONLY solution to a flat tire. I've read enough criticisms of the tire pump kit to reject that unacceptable option.
    Again, thank you for the heartening news!

  • @FrancescoOmarCataldo
    @FrancescoOmarCataldo 10 років тому +6

    mine have now 4 years guys, and the US version looks better then the previous italian/european one...still no problem and still wonderful as day one.

    • @zestydude87
      @zestydude87 10 років тому

      you get the 5-speed or the automatic?

    • @FrancescoOmarCataldo
      @FrancescoOmarCataldo 10 років тому +1

      zestydude87 5 speed ofc, black 95hp, if you don't care about gas take the Abarth one.

  • @datboiwes333
    @datboiwes333 13 років тому

    @cb7pwn yeah I know newer cars have sensors or something that can adjust the settings to run on lower octanes. I just meant that you don't see many cars that start under $20k that recommend premium.

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk 13 років тому +1

    What do thick side pillars have to do with lane changes? All my cars for the last 3 decades have had side mirrors which handle this job just fine, and the 500 has them, too, from all the pictures I've seen. Some people just don't know how to adjust their mirrors, I guess, even so-called professionals.

  • @datboiwes333
    @datboiwes333 13 років тому

    @RedBullARG When he said America he meant United States of America. Fiat stopped selling cars in the U.S. in 1983 but returned this year.

  • @ball123ball123ball
    @ball123ball123ball 10 років тому +16

    5 speed, I have a 2012 pop best car I have ever owned I went from a pontiac g6 GT and at first I missed my horse power but not any more this is a great little car have not had any problems with it and I have 39,000 miles all ready great on gas and I find if you spend the extra 25 cents for premium the car reacts better so worth the premium fuel and great gas mileage! In the city in the middle of last winter in Buffalo NY with the heat on all the time still getting 31+ and in the summer 41 mile to the gallon. I give the car a 4 1/2 stars out of 5!!!!

    • @ball123ball123ball
      @ball123ball123ball 9 років тому

      I love my car great on gas all most 3 years old and still getting 36 miles to the gallon on city streets I have the 5- speed great car.

    • @ball123ball123ball
      @ball123ball123ball 9 років тому

      there were some minor things but it was the first year it hit the US market place and was covered by warranty. it's a pad or some thing in the front Suspension, not a big deal took them about an 1 and half hours to fix. This was only on the pop models 2012-2014

    • @h3e44
      @h3e44 8 років тому

      How's the cargo room with the rear seats up and folded, I'm thinking about trading my nissan cube for one

    • @ball123ball123ball
      @ball123ball123ball 8 років тому +1

      folded much more room not folded well small it's a small car that's the point, great car so far going on my 4th summer love it. Hell it only requires an oil change every 8000 miles or 6 months what ever comes first.

    • @h3e44
      @h3e44 8 років тому +1

      +Stuart Walker nice I've driven every single Fiat model and loved all of them and really want one

  • @2lazeblue
    @2lazeblue 7 років тому +1

    i'm glad i waited to buy mine. i also like if you get in an accident and the airbags deploy, the hazards automatically go on and the gas to engine shuts off.. i also like the white leather seats in an economy car

  • @toniomineo
    @toniomineo 12 років тому +1

    In europe fiats are becoming more and more reliable, especially since 2005. they are great cars and sometimes they're even more reliable than competitors, like the giulietta. In europe fiat builds for ford and for opel (buick in eu) 2 cars, the ka for ford and the combo for opel. they are building some pretty great cars lately, check your facts.

  • @Crod999
    @Crod999 2 роки тому

    This is my jams brah got a 2012 .. love it....

  • @raychinn6418
    @raychinn6418 3 роки тому

    Just brilliant. Bought a 500 to tow behind my RV, ended up using it around home instead of our bmw 520d
    My wife calls it Fast N Furious. Love it.

  • @hijinxart
    @hijinxart 12 років тому +2

    The only thing that I really don't like about the FIAT is that there is absolutely NO headroom! I'm 5'11", not even six feet tall and I hit my head getting in and out of this car. My first car was a 1975 FIAT spider and I loved that car. The seat in the 500 just doesn't go down far enough. The interior cabin room just feels cramped and you feel pushed up too high and too close to the windshield. I much prefer the MINI Cooper, there's just much more headroom for tall people.

    • @snapshot8006
      @snapshot8006 Рік тому

      There is a handle on the left side driver seat that lowers the seat like six inches...I am 6'1" and I feel like a shrimp in the back seat when it is fully down...js..lol

  • @VINCI52
    @VINCI52 13 років тому

    @dalotel You are referring to the Fiats in the 70's ? Do you think they still make the same cars ? Does any car maker make the same car they did back in the 70's?

  • @rml695
    @rml695 13 років тому

    @boutdempapers I believe projected release date for the Abarth is sometime next year.

  • @GoliathAngelus
    @GoliathAngelus 12 років тому +1

    The nice and fun thing is that you can buy also a very fast Abarth version of this 500

  • @richspanky72
    @richspanky72 12 років тому +1

    I agree with you that it is an odd and disturbing trend although if you tell the dealer you want a spare tire and you refuse to pay extra for it, they will likely find you a model that has one. That is what they did for me. If they want to make the sale, they will work it out.
    The crazy thing is that models that do not come with a spare tire, come with a fix-a-flat type repair kit an a tire pump and I have wondered if that might actually be a better solution.

  • @RadioPancakes
    @RadioPancakes 13 років тому

    Our family just bought a Sport model for 20 grand, it's not very powerful but it has style, is cute as a button and always attracts attention.

  • @rml695
    @rml695 13 років тому

    @Sharod101 I don't think the SS Abarth will make it here, just the regular Abarth (at least that's the word I've heard).

  • @SimpleLivingSanity
    @SimpleLivingSanity 13 років тому +1

    I find the whole city car thing a bit telling of how silly we are int eh USA> Cities should be for people, transit, bikes, and pedestrians... not cars. I loved how in Europe the streets were closed to cars. Many W. countries had parking on the outskirts that busses or trains would take you in. Made it much more inviting and people oriented. To dream.

  • @SquiggleSquared
    @SquiggleSquared 12 років тому

    if u dont mind me asking, how much what year and which model? im lookingfor the 500c, but i would also like to own the lounge, but cant afford the 500c lounge, as im 17

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 13 років тому

    @mattysenpai does yaris basic or corolla basic come with all the features? even the S model of toyota does not include blutooth and it is an option.

  • @navysteel
    @navysteel 12 років тому

    Cool car but I wonder if the fiat 500 is better than the scion iq or chevy spark in terms of reliability?

    • @atx-cvpi_99
      @atx-cvpi_99 5 років тому

      FIAT is not known for good quality control.

  • @applespears6558
    @applespears6558 12 років тому

    There's videos of it in the snow and it seems to do about the same as a cavilier.

  • @zac0964
    @zac0964 13 років тому

    I honestly think this wont get many sales, but I do like the design.

  • @dcrocks251
    @dcrocks251 12 років тому

    Is this a pop or lounge?

  • @mattysenpai
    @mattysenpai 13 років тому

    @MrDolcevita1 PW and P Door locks? ...what car nowadays doesn't come with those features?

  • @jestermoon
    @jestermoon Рік тому

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  • @MikeyFraz1
    @MikeyFraz1 7 років тому

    Nice comprehensive review

  • @saenzlopez
    @saenzlopez 13 років тому +2

    i just love it, i want mine in yellow.

  • @scottodog2000
    @scottodog2000 13 років тому +1

    @TheRealOliver I've never been so happy with a car in my life..... Is it Corvette? No but it's as agile as
    a gyroscope... lot of joy driving in the miserable stop and go traffic of L.A.....And it easy to park anywhere!

  • @wafflecopter3
    @wafflecopter3 13 років тому

    @TitanSubZero15 maybe because the fiat, mini, and nissan are considerably less expensive that the challenger, 300, and cadillac

  • @atso2000
    @atso2000 11 років тому +4

    Amazing car ...

  • @shxkn
    @shxkn 13 років тому

    I thought Fiat was strictly European, BUT YES FINALLY! soooo going to get the Fiat 500 Abarth SS

  • @GoliathAngelus
    @GoliathAngelus 12 років тому

    When people think of Fiat they think that the cars aren t so reliable but that is on the past.
    Yes sure they are right,thinking that for exampleVW is a more friendlier drivers car and it may start always but look at the prise tag.
    If you want the looks ,don t or can t spend to much money,this Fiat 500 is your car.
    The nice thing is,this car doesn t need that much fuell so you will save some money too : )

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 13 років тому

    People that say this will not sell here. i always wonder what state are you from? I live in LA and I just bought this car. as soon as I pull it out I have people stopping me and asking about this car. Even the guy at the gas station came out and asked questions. the basic version is the pop and it comes with everything, PW, P DOOR LOCK, BLUE TOOTH, USB and the list goes on. none of the other cars in its class have all this.And it is not slow at all. get a Hyundai , but the rest of us have taste

  • @SHAHMRUGESH
    @SHAHMRUGESH 3 роки тому

    4:08 , 1.4 litter , 4 CYLINDER, 101 HORSE POWER, 98 POUND TORQUE

  • @jchasp
    @jchasp 13 років тому

    One month ago today I bought my new Fiat. Marks it's 23rd day in the shop with no promise of return. Talk about "buyer's remorse"!
    At least Fiat has lived down it's, "Fix-it-again-Tony" image, since they can't seem to fix it at all, now!
    Warn your friends!

  • @shadfrek
    @shadfrek 12 років тому

    I am currently car shoping for my first car anyone know where a good website is that has great deals and of course fiat 500s?

    • @darcychu9652
      @darcychu9652 7 років тому

      go to Consumer Reports and pay 12 dollars to get the dealer's cost as well as preferred dealers recommended by CR in your area. I saved almost $5000 on my Subaru Outback without haggling after I got dealer's cost from CR.

  • @williamrex3066
    @williamrex3066 2 роки тому

    I'm living in Cape Town, South Africa and my Italian mechanic told me that they don't make any money with these little cars.Just the normal service as he explained.

  • @agidididi1513
    @agidididi1513 11 років тому +6

    i have this car and i as much a man as the ones that drive the trans ams

  • @exeterpipple
    @exeterpipple 12 років тому

    An important option not mentioned in this review: a spare tire.
    . . . which shouldn't even BE an option IMO. A spare tire should be standard equipment.
    Unfortunately -- amazingly -- outrageously, the Fiat 500 is not the only car being sold without a spare tire -- an extremely disturbing trend, to me.
    I test-drove a Fiat 500 and loved it. I L-O-V-E this car! I want to BUY this car!
    . . . but I'm not dropping 15 large (or more) on any car that does not come with a spare tire.

    • @snapshot8006
      @snapshot8006 Рік тому

      How many flats have you had in your life? The fiat comes with a combo pump and tire sealant kit..if you are running good tires .. should not by an issue. .I guess if you calculate all the gas used carrying around spare tires the life of all the cars..it would be a big number of waste*..but I do like the idea of a spare too! Lol..but I guess I will get used to it

  • @alineavilanunes
    @alineavilanunes 12 років тому +1

    Love this car!

  • @VINCI52
    @VINCI52 13 років тому

    @jchasp I find that really hard to believe- specially with the good reputation it has developed in the past few years in Europe- it was voted best car in Europe.

  • @SimpleLivingSanity
    @SimpleLivingSanity 13 років тому

    @MrDolcevita1 Why can't they make one in a base stripped trim, set up for fun, without all those luxury goods? In such a small car, I can't see the need for power windows, locks, etc. I just want a nimble, cute, fun, zippy, light weight car.

  • @igeekone
    @igeekone 13 років тому

    Cool car and I would love the Abarth SS when it comes to America.

  • @BlakeBergy
    @BlakeBergy 13 років тому

    I hope they bring the Abarth over too.

  • @person025
    @person025 13 років тому

    any one else notice they were driving it in the shoulder at 1:11 ?

  • @ramblergarage
    @ramblergarage 13 років тому

    @BahamutEternal if you owned one you would change your mind. I do and it is fantastic!

  • @toniomineo
    @toniomineo 12 років тому

    this car is just awesome!! But fiat why don't you bring the sport in europe? it looks great!

  • @AdrianC12345
    @AdrianC12345 13 років тому

    @zac0964 Weeeellll last month in June it sold about 1,700 cars or so. And considering this car has no brand reputation here in the U.S. and that it's only had 3 months in the market it's okay selling I guess.

  • @eskimochild87
    @eskimochild87 13 років тому

    @Sharod101 not any more since they bought chrylser

  • @dcrocks251
    @dcrocks251 12 років тому

    Oh thanks

  • @georgepatton8693
    @georgepatton8693 12 років тому

    Get the sport over the pop, you get better value for your money and a much more exciting drive, especially when you put it on sport mode

  • @GoliathAngelus
    @GoliathAngelus 12 років тому

    Don t comment when you never drove one.
    Were do you think Fiat build their cars?
    In their own country and East European countries and yes we have mountens in Europe with lost of snow !!
    If you still are worried, there are 4x4 Fiats and will be a 500 4x4 on the market soon!

  • @jamesamanna5617
    @jamesamanna5617 11 років тому +3

    i have a abarth 695, bottom line this is the one to get

    • @briansalmon1666
      @briansalmon1666 6 років тому

      bottom line, no thanks. the base one is the version to buy .not everything is about power

  • @HadaCakraningrat
    @HadaCakraningrat 13 років тому

    I am going to buy one until the Abarth Esseesse comes in! and please Fiat, bring the Panda and Punto too to the U.S. !

  • @thuntking
    @thuntking 13 років тому

    @donnie623 Good luck getting an entry level scion for 12k the only thing you can get for that is a Nisan Versa. And the Fiat is actually quite powerful with 101 hp remember its a small car and doesn't need a lot of hp. Its not a 3 ton 1950's Cadillac that needs a V8 its a Fiat. 101hp is just fine for the size of the car.

  • @yourtypicalgerman
    @yourtypicalgerman 13 років тому

    I love Fiat - and I´m neither a jew nor a christian - but I do respect all living creatures and humans as long as they themselves have respect and more love than hatred in their system!

  • @gypzino
    @gypzino 8 років тому +1

    italian "topolina"....a symbol of italian way to live!

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 13 років тому

    @mattysenpai what cars don't come with those feathers? mmmmmm toyota, honda, kia, hyundai.

  • @cptsiskosf
    @cptsiskosf 12 років тому +1

    One day I will own one

  • @Isuzulu
    @Isuzulu 13 років тому

    They should totally bring the Punto evo and Bravo to the US

  • @juanrivero3082
    @juanrivero3082 4 роки тому

    picking up my Fia Tomorrow

  • @Saytheodd
    @Saytheodd 13 років тому

    Getting my Fiat 500 sport in 2 months :D

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 13 років тому +1

    Just waiting for the abarth to come. : )

  • @exnemocpt
    @exnemocpt 13 років тому

    @hadabenz
    Fiat will do it in 2013 with new model "Punto" e "Croma"

  • @casmatori
    @casmatori 13 років тому

    Saw one of these today in hot pink!

  • @ForzaFerrari47
    @ForzaFerrari47 13 років тому

    @donnie623 its an 08 535 first of all not everybodys poor in the world. The fiat is fun and cool for me the price is fine for you its alot

  • @TitanSubZero15
    @TitanSubZero15 13 років тому

    I know everyone is entitled to their own opinion but why is everyone interested in these European/Japanese cars like Fiat, Mini Cooper and the Nissan Cube? They were technically based for the European/Japanese lifestyle while in here in the U.S., Canada and Mexico have the luxury to smash the roads with bigger cars like the Challenger/ Chrysler 300 or the new Cadillac?

  • @lolthtg
    @lolthtg 13 років тому +1

    i like small cars :D and this fiat is cool

  • @RedBullARG
    @RedBullARG 13 років тому

    Fiat has been always in america it has more than 90 years in Argentina and a lot in Brazil, why they say they never been in america?

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 13 років тому

    @SimpleLivingSanity I guess because most people prefer to have it all. And it is 2012 and all cars come with those features. You may be in the minority.

  • @SimpleLivingSanity
    @SimpleLivingSanity 13 років тому

    Just another reason to hold on to my 92 VW GTI 16v forever. These cars are no quicker, better handling, or more charming. Plus they have too much shit in them. I like manual windows, manual sunroofs, and super awesome Recaro seats. Nowadays if I want a simple, fun, less involved car... I need to look at Hyundai, Aveo, base Toyota, or Nissan Versa. None of those have a sport model, and if they did... they would likely have all that shit too. Nice to never ever need a new car, bright side.

  • @eskimochild87
    @eskimochild87 13 років тому

    I love it!

  • @TMS5100
    @TMS5100 13 років тому

    @MrDolcevita1
    "It’s still too early to consider the Fiat 500 a sales flop, but the MINI-rivaling brand has had a hard go in the U.S. During its first few months on the market, sales of the 500 are less than half of what Fiat originally expected, and there is no guarantee they will improve any time soon."
    leftlanenews (dot) com / fiat-still-struggling-to-sell-500-to-americans . html

  • @yourtypicalgerman
    @yourtypicalgerman 13 років тому

    @ianater900 That is exactly what I am saying!

  • @RichardRogers718
    @RichardRogers718 12 років тому

    the 500 isnt the rival for spark or iq though that would be the panda. But still rather a 500 than those two...

  • @Ji99i3
    @Ji99i3 13 років тому +1

    Fix It Again Tony!

  • @thebusynothing
    @thebusynothing 12 років тому

    It's pretty cheap for a new car. Granted it is a lot of money and there are new cars for less, but at that price you are in the "low area" of the new car price range today.

  • @Sleepy.Time.
    @Sleepy.Time. 13 років тому

    Really cute car.

  • @arashn89
    @arashn89 13 років тому

    @boutdempapers wait a year and it will come to the U.S

  • @charredskeleton
    @charredskeleton 7 років тому +1

    Hahaha helping boost resale values. The fiat has HORRIBLE resale value. Used they're cheaper then dirt though. ...so hunt for a deal and buy used!

  • @rockkyman
    @rockkyman 13 років тому

    imo its looks way better then the mini...

  • @exnemocpt
    @exnemocpt 13 років тому

    @madant1977
    In late 2012

  • @215alessio
    @215alessio 12 років тому +1

    dear american everything must be in proportion. A small car needs a small block.
    a small engine doesn't mean it will lack horspower. they can have up to 140 HP with ease.
    A 2.2 block wouldn't do any better

  • @MrDolcevita1
    @MrDolcevita1 12 років тому

    I feel sorry for people like you. You have a problem with yourself not the car, otherwise why would you come and look at video of a car you dislike so much and even write comment about it?

  • @DJTEVAdotCOM
    @DJTEVAdotCOM 13 років тому

    why are the European so good at making cool looking cars? It's nice to see a fresh small car than the overrated and dated mini.

  • @avlisk
    @avlisk 12 років тому

    Nope, I'm saying I have mirrors on the cars I buy, and I'm careful to adjust them PROPERLY and I use them. Most idiots don't have a clue how to adjust their mirrors, thereby creating blind spots that they have to deal with.

  • @stevieawalt2437
    @stevieawalt2437 11 років тому +9

    Pleeze........my wife loves this car and me for driving it!
    Sadly many "guys" who make fun of the size and HP, probably are single and drive testosterone fueled "muscle" cars, whether current irritations or actual past ones.
    Know why you are still single..or with low IQ women?
    No?..................................................... don't think too hard, your wife might leave you.

    • @vasilias2230
      @vasilias2230 6 років тому +1

      guys who drive those types of cars are usually trying to get their tiny dicks laid