I don't know what it is about these little dinky cars that I love so much. Just bought a used 2012 Fiat 500 with 80k miles on it. It's my first time learning to drive a manual transmission...and in the last week I've put a little bit over 600 miles on it. Every single time I get in the car I fall deeper and deeper in love with it. As I grow confidence in driving it, it's just becoming a blast to drive. It is everything I've been dreaming of. I've always wanted a tiny little car like this. I was looking into getting a Mini Cooper, but then when I saw a Fiat in person...damn...lol *_/LOVE_*
It helps that I'm also single though. It's the perfect size for 1 person lol. I also live in a small town without a lot of traffic and I don't travel much. So it just fits into my life so perfectly!
Just bought one. Fun little car. I don't know about the reviewers complaints about the shifting (um, okay) - I find the shifting to be smooth as butter. Absolutely loving this car.
@@MrKinghuman buddy go over 80mph and a good wind will tip this bad boy….good for this city I guess if you wanna look like a girl…why I got one for her 😂
I appreciate your honest reviews, which is sorely lacking in the industry. I believe most buyers in this class are influenced by cost and new car warranty, but better choices can be found elsewhere in the pre-owned market; unless the buyer needs or prefers a Micro class vehicle. Your assessment are accurate and useful. Thank you.
I had an original 500 which was a 2 cylinder engine! This was 1989 when I lived in Sicily. I'm seriously considering this as we've migrated to overpriced super large gas guzzlers. At 44 years old, with plenty of money to spend, why would I waste my hard earned money on an expensive vehicle which loses its value almost immediately. A car is a terrible investment, and this provides an excellent alternative.
Chris Kirkman Kirkman isn’t a Sicilian last name, how the hell you end up in Sicily. Military? Very cool though. AnywY, I couldn’t agree more. For a commuter car especially, this is a phenomenal choice. It’s a bit noisy, it’s a bit lacking in space, but it’s almost as good in gas as a Prius especially the five speed.
0-100km/h in 10 sec is awful? wat? The average family sedan, sw, hatchback nowadays usually stays around or above that mark. For small cars like this 500, it's a pretty good time.
A toyota camry does it in like 8 seconds. Volkswagen jetta in 8. A base engine jetta does it in 9.5, with an up-engine option that drops it to under 8 seconds. Chevrolet sonic under 9. Where are you getting "average family sedan is at or higher than 10 seconds"? If your point is that the Fiat is class competitive, then yes, you are correct. But it's definitely not punching above its class.
But those cars do not have "sport" in its name. If you are getting a sports version you'd expect it to be faster. However i do think 0-100km/h in 10s is plenty fast for this car.
I boght one like one month ago, I love it , my daily driver use to be a Toyota sequoia so I really felt the difference especially when driving downtown..I still use the sequoia when I need to go out with my wife and kids though.
Mines a 2014 I drive pretty hard and still get about 35mpg could get more if I drove easier only draw backs is alot of cabin noise but it's a small car so it's expected and one of my speakers is blown I'm hoping my warranty covers it as I just got the car and didn't really test the speakers before buying
Fiat 500, lots of room if you take out the passenger seat, doesn't take long either, and if you do have a passenger, they can sit in the back seat with huge leg room.
I was pretty close to buying the Espresso sport 500 over the Abarth.....that Brown looks brilliant. I ended up with a Rosso Abarth......160hp and 170tq for the price they offered was too good an offer.
Fantastic review thanks. I'm currently looking at a 500 Sport myself. The one I was looking at has the Bose stereo upgrade as well. Any comments on that setup as well? And you didn't touch on what the 'Sport' button did?
Good video I enjoy listening to you your review is fairly accurate however I think the sport model is a little too stiff in the suspension of course it depends on how you drive and what you’re driving over I found out the face model was very comfortable over the road potholes and bumps
only as far as size. technologically, the mitsu is really very far behind. the standard shift is OK to drive though. the mirage has a poorly designed rear suspension the rear end sways, almost twerks. try it. test drive one and you'll agree.
The SUV have less grip. The security is not dependent on how the car is great. The off-road vehicles are more rigid and less deformed when striding, and much more dangerous. The powerful cars make them just for the American market. With the same power in Europe are much smaller displacements. Why pay for a big car? Why pay for a car that has a debt? Take a car that costs a lot and it consumes? The people then when they see you they say: look at that stupid that you feel a king just because he has a large car. Nobody says it but everyone thinks.
Drove past the 2theRedline test circuit the other day, was like "Why does this seem so familiar?" lol. If you ever want to review a hellastock 8th gen Si coupe (I don't think you have a video yet?) hit me up.
I Used to own one back In 2009-2012. The car looks great, both interior and exterior. But... It is an italian car. Which means reliability is very bad. Electrical issues espacially. Also the interior wears quickly. Much faster than other cars that iv'e owned.
steffen jacobsen I own 2008 - 1.3 Multijet Diesel with panorama roof and full equipment, Blu&Me. 110,000km so far, nothing wrong with it. Still looks like new but I take a really good care of my car. Only best oil, every 10,000km I change all the filters, heated garage, driving slowly on non-asphalt roads and such. I live in a city so this car is perfect for my needs. Also, Multijet is cheap to drive. All in all, I'm very happy with it.
Hipster Styles no it doesn't it tightens up the suspension steering and pedal feel. Not more fuel equals more speed because that's not how engines work.
nick ndou it sends more torque to the engine.. There is a more aggressive acceleration to it. I have a 2013 sport and use the button for getting on the freeway
WHAT.A.SHITTY. CAR! why THE HELL would anyone buy one of these?? 101 hp and 98 foot pounds of torque? jesus that torque is pathetic! my sonic turbo has 148, AND its more fuel efficient and a regular amount of space. Sonic= 0-60 in 7.8 secs not 12.. good lord that is horrible. slower then hybrids...
Why do you need all that power? The obsession with torque and HP in the automobile community is hilarious to me. Imagine if computers worked that way. Imagine if the government restricted computer speeds, so that most core i5 or i7 Intels could rarely ever use their full potential, but people still obsessed about having the fastest computer processor--well, that's where the car industry is at. Sports cars--fast cars that go 0 to 60 in 5 seconds--are all about bragging rights and getting laid, and less about actual utility.
Benji Asperheim Do you know what I find hilarious ?? The fact that fiat charges $21.000 and more for this piece of crap . So allow me to pass judgement on this thing because that's what I find funny . If it was under $10.000 I wouldn't care .
Giovani22 They're actually pretty cheap. My gf got one only slightly used (9000 miles on it) for under $10K before taxes. And new I think they're under $17K, but you're right about some things... They're overrated, and they're a pain to get repaired. All the foreign parts from Italy and all. I tease her a call her car a go-cart car. lolz
+nukka200 When the snow storms hit all the rest go home. I would like to also , but no excuse! Best car I ever had in the snow, hasn't missed a day of work in 2 years!
I don't know what it is about these little dinky cars that I love so much. Just bought a used 2012 Fiat 500 with 80k miles on it. It's my first time learning to drive a manual transmission...and in the last week I've put a little bit over 600 miles on it. Every single time I get in the car I fall deeper and deeper in love with it. As I grow confidence in driving it, it's just becoming a blast to drive.
It is everything I've been dreaming of. I've always wanted a tiny little car like this. I was looking into getting a Mini Cooper, but then when I saw a Fiat in person...damn...lol *_/LOVE_*
It helps that I'm also single though. It's the perfect size for 1 person lol. I also live in a small town without a lot of traffic and I don't travel much. So it just fits into my life so perfectly!
Just bought one. Fun little car. I don't know about the reviewers complaints about the shifting (um, okay) - I find the shifting to be smooth as butter. Absolutely loving this car.
Youve clearly never driven a honda gearbox
100Hp in a tiny car is like 150 in a civic. I think this 500 has a very decent acceleration.
its the only car in the world that makes you smile when you walk up to it.
Bro you’ve obvs never driven a real car then, I have this car and can admit that 😂😂😂
@@user-st3xv7dc3s yeah totally bro, for real for real yo. Its meant for its design, not engine, you goofy cunt.
@@user-st3xv7dc3s tell me you're stupid, without telling me you're stupid.
@@MrKinghuman buddy go over 80mph and a good wind will tip this bad boy….good for this city I guess if you wanna look like a girl…why I got one for her 😂
@@user-st3xv7dc3s oh you have a small penis? Thats ok. You can make up for it with "mans" car. Idiot. Lol
duuuuuuuuude take it easy on that gear shifter ..
Haha came down here to say the exact same thing.i wouldn't give him a loan of my car to go to the shop!
I appreciate your honest reviews, which is sorely lacking in the industry. I believe most buyers in this class are influenced by cost and new car warranty, but better choices can be found elsewhere in the pre-owned market; unless the buyer needs or prefers a Micro class vehicle. Your assessment are accurate and useful. Thank you.
I thought I was the only one that thought this car was tippy! I have never seen anyone else admit that in a review. Excellent review!
I was considering having one... I'm glad there's CZcams
+Maycon Narenoraid If you live where there is snow in the winter , best car ever!
You forgot to mention about the 500 Turbo, the trim that sits between the standard 500 and the Abarth 500.
hahaha love your comment "The Spark is an awful car, the iq is a cute car, the smart is TRULY an awful car"
yes you are right about the smart. I hate the way it shifts gears. it feels like a vw TDI. too much shift lag.
Very happy with my 2013 Fiat 500 Sport.
I had an original 500 which was a 2 cylinder engine! This was 1989 when I lived in Sicily. I'm seriously considering this as we've migrated to overpriced super large gas guzzlers. At 44 years old, with plenty of money to spend, why would I waste my hard earned money on an expensive vehicle which loses its value almost immediately. A car is a terrible investment, and this provides an excellent alternative.
Chris Kirkman Kirkman isn’t a Sicilian last name, how the hell you end up in Sicily. Military? Very cool though. AnywY, I couldn’t agree more. For a commuter car especially, this is a phenomenal choice. It’s a bit noisy, it’s a bit lacking in space, but it’s almost as good in gas as a Prius especially the five speed.
Nobody asked, cry to your pillow about this.
@@MrKinghuman my mother and step-father lived there.
@@jonathanpinzon4127 you're a real stand up guy making comments like that.
0-100km/h in 10 sec is awful? wat?
The average family sedan, sw, hatchback nowadays usually stays around or above that mark. For small cars like this 500, it's a pretty good time.
A toyota camry does it in like 8 seconds. Volkswagen jetta in 8. A base engine jetta does it in 9.5, with an up-engine option that drops it to under 8 seconds. Chevrolet sonic under 9.
Where are you getting "average family sedan is at or higher than 10 seconds"?
If your point is that the Fiat is class competitive, then yes, you are correct. But it's definitely not punching above its class.
But those cars do not have "sport" in its name. If you are getting a sports version you'd expect it to be faster. However i do think 0-100km/h in 10s is plenty fast for this car.
That is plenty fast for this car. I own a Yaris and even that can kill my 80,s v8 car.
I boght one like one month ago, I love it , my daily driver use to be a Toyota sequoia so I really felt the difference especially when driving downtown..I still use the sequoia when I need to go out with my wife and kids though.
I don't see why you'd need a 6th gear for a 3 cylinder car. My old 93' Toyota Tercel had only 4 speeds, and it sufficed.
Swapped out the factory radio and went with a Sony custom, got all the windows tinted, very happy with this car, especially at the gas station.
Bought one of these cars today love it so much
How are you liking it now? I'm thinking about buying one
Mines a 2014 I drive pretty hard and still get about 35mpg could get more if I drove easier only draw backs is alot of cabin noise but it's a small car so it's expected and one of my speakers is blown I'm hoping my warranty covers it as I just got the car and didn't really test the speakers before buying
Mean sounding engine for a small little car mines a 6 speed auto
How is the space in total? Can someone below 6ft sit in the back seats?
lol, wrong car brother. Only small kids in the back of a 500.
I actually bought a fiat 500 by diesel edition which is also a sport model. It runs great and whe you press the sport mode its absolutely mad.
Iv got the 500 sport with a aftermarket intake and a aftermarket exhaust. It did 0-60 in 8 seconds. The fastest iv briven it is 110mph
I love these cars!
Is that a stick shift I'm confused. N how r the windows not electric when he pressed the button they went. Both up n down
Fiat 500, lots of room if you take out the passenger seat, doesn't take long either, and if you do have a passenger, they can sit in the back seat with huge leg room.
love your reviews
Great review!
your doing one excellent job!
I was pretty close to buying the Espresso sport 500 over the Abarth.....that Brown looks brilliant. I ended up with a Rosso Abarth......160hp and 170tq for the price they offered was too good an offer.
Wow, that was a rough downshift into second gear, poor car…haha. The engine sounds surprisingly good for a small, economical unit.
Where do you mount your camera that isn't looking at you? Sunroof? And how do you keep it steady and from making "shaking" noises the whole video?
Fantastic review thanks. I'm currently looking at a 500 Sport myself. The one I was looking at has the Bose stereo upgrade as well. Any comments on that setup as well? And you didn't touch on what the 'Sport' button did?
Reminds me of 1950s toasters.
Good video I enjoy listening to you your review is fairly accurate however I think the sport model is a little too stiff in the suspension of course it depends on how you drive and what you’re driving over I found out the face model was very comfortable over the road potholes and bumps
What color of this one pls
Why do people forget to mention the Mitsubishi Mirage? It's also in the same class
..cause no one buys them
only as far as size. technologically, the mitsu is really very far behind. the standard shift is OK to drive though. the mirage has a poorly designed rear suspension the rear end sways, almost twerks. try it. test drive one and you'll agree.
Good review Sofyan! The fiat looks like a lady bug but i would get the abarth if i was going to buy it.
5:23 isn't that the cherokee you reviewed right after this fiat?
Can u do a 2014 mazda cx-5 review with no manual please?
Good review!
Just drove one in Italy and it was so much fun but slow haha
I feel like this tester doesn't 'get' city cars...
I have a Mazda 2, about the same size, also mucho fun to drive.
I'm surprised you actually like this car, most testers only like the Abarth.
The SUV have less grip.
The security is not dependent on how the car is great.
The off-road vehicles are more rigid and less deformed when striding, and much more dangerous.
The powerful cars make them just for the American market. With the same power in Europe are much smaller displacements.
Why pay for a big car? Why pay for a car that has a debt?
Take a car that costs a lot and it consumes?
The people then when they see you they say: look at that stupid that you feel a king just because he has a large car.
Nobody says it but everyone thinks.
Nice car like the manual transmission that’s a way to go
I want the abarth but the sport is in my price range and I want adventures THIS summer lol
Drove past the 2theRedline test circuit the other day, was like "Why does this seem so familiar?" lol. If you ever want to review a hellastock 8th gen Si coupe (I don't think you have a video yet?) hit me up.
what's the street name?
TFiPW 236/ Little River Turnpike in Alexandria VA
I just want one of these as a fun weekend car but I feel like these should be auto the only ones I think should be stick is the abarth
Bruh you driving that car so hard 😂
Same hahaha
Was this review done with sport mode on?
I think so, listen to the motor sound
Test the Abarth!
sounds like it has the same gearing as my subaru it sounds the same
sounds like a fun slow car but 10 seconds is decent especially for a 1.4
can't wait to see a abarth review :)
Do a video on the fiat 500 Abarth
I'd buy one
Will you review the 2015 F56 Mini?
actually you can choose from the, pop, easy, lounge, 1957 version, sport, turbo, and the arbarth...
lol, nice name.
And this video was made 2 years ago, idiot.
daniel obando not nice. 💋
Did not get to the Sport button.
does it offer scratch and sniff?
Bro chill out with those high RPM. It's Not A Sports Car Gezzz😐
Are you testing the Abarth?
No
Abarth Review please!!!!
Daniel Castaneda wow dude, I hope you don't treat your woman like you treat your gearshift change!! Poor little car glad it's not mine haha!!
I Used to own one back In 2009-2012. The car looks great, both interior and exterior.
But... It is an italian car. Which means reliability is very bad. Electrical issues espacially. Also the interior wears quickly. Much faster than other cars that iv'e owned.
steffen jacobsen I own 2008 - 1.3 Multijet Diesel with panorama roof and full equipment, Blu&Me. 110,000km so far, nothing wrong with it. Still looks like new but I take a really good care of my car. Only best oil, every 10,000km I change all the filters, heated garage, driving slowly on non-asphalt roads and such. I live in a city so this car is perfect for my needs. Also, Multijet is cheap to drive. All in all, I'm very happy with it.
can you tell me specifically what problems you had with the "Italian Car"? It's been a long time. Tony is dead.
But, what does the sport button do?
Sends more fuel for more speed
Hipster Styles no it doesn't it tightens up the suspension steering and pedal feel. Not more fuel equals more speed because that's not how engines work.
nick ndou it sends more torque to the engine.. There is a more aggressive acceleration to it. I have a 2013 sport and use the button for getting on the freeway
Who burned the rice?
you
RayzaBlayz the fiat did
Moby Dick i did after The fist guy that commented to me did so
Moby Dick ?
Joe Hart idubbbz
Car is great for flattowing behind an RV
look at the Opel Adam
He can't, we don't get Opel in the US.
I like toast :D
i love ur vids... but watching you power shift a 140 hp Fiat is absolutely hilarious!!! not necessary dude, lol.
5 speed is a rare find ? Lol no an automatic is a rare find. 5 speed is standard on the 500
I have a limited edition Linea Rossa Sports model. It comes with a Six Speed Manual with the Sports button.
I hate this guy “barely chirps the tires in 2nd” it’s a fucking fiat 500 with 101hp 🤦🏼♂️😂
i would pass on that car, seems like you are hurting it every time you accelerate
Ma mère à la même :3
This car is not as impressive as I thought it would be...
This car is Tiny. lol
you don't know what you're talking about
Underwhelming
WHAT.A.SHITTY. CAR! why THE HELL would anyone buy one of these?? 101 hp and 98 foot pounds of torque? jesus that torque is pathetic! my sonic turbo has 148, AND its more fuel efficient and a regular amount of space. Sonic= 0-60 in 7.8 secs not 12.. good lord that is horrible. slower then hybrids...
Why do you need all that power? The obsession with torque and HP in the automobile community is hilarious to me.
Imagine if computers worked that way. Imagine if the government restricted computer speeds, so that most core i5 or i7 Intels could rarely ever use their full potential, but people still obsessed about having the fastest computer processor--well, that's where the car industry is at.
Sports cars--fast cars that go 0 to 60 in 5 seconds--are all about bragging rights and getting laid, and less about actual utility.
Benji Asperheim Do you know what I find hilarious ?? The fact that fiat charges $21.000 and more for this piece of crap . So allow me to pass judgement on this thing because that's what I find funny . If it was under $10.000 I wouldn't care .
Giovani22 They're actually pretty cheap. My gf got one only slightly used (9000 miles on it) for under $10K before taxes. And new I think they're under $17K, but you're right about some things...
They're overrated, and they're a pain to get repaired. All the foreign parts from Italy and all. I tease her a call her car a go-cart car. lolz
Benji Asperheim Italian? Aren't they made in Mexico?
+nukka200 When the snow storms hit all the rest go home. I would like to also , but no excuse! Best car I ever had in the snow, hasn't missed a day of work in 2 years!
I beat the Fiat 500 electric from a dead stop at a traffic light with my 2013 Fiat 500 sport.
You are full of negativity