2008 Fiat 500 Sport review from Australia and New Zealand
"Brilliant, love it, can't wait for the Arbarth to hit Australia"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Found a scratched alloy wheel at delivery, which was changed for a new one immediately.
General comments?
Ours is the top of the range Sport, with all the toys, and it's fast enough to be seriously fun.
Firm suspension in a short wheelbase means it can bounce occasionally, but great on a windy road.
Some of the best seats I've used.
Amazing build quality, with German feel, but Italian flair.
Factory fitted engine and steering remap sport button is a brilliant feature
Incredibly frugal for such a fun car. Averages around 5.0 l per 100km and 5 star safety
I can even get a mountain bike in the back with space to spare
More fun to drive than my previous car, a 2008 golf R32 DSG, not quicker (although not far off - heavy car, the Golf), just a lot more engaging
Recommended reviews
| Fantastic |
|
| 2007 - 500 New Lounge Multijet diesel New 500 truly excellent!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1400 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 6500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2009 |