Overall Average Rating: 82.95%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 86th

Most new cars experience teething troubles, and Fiat will be hoping that the 500 result is merely a blip. As the scoresheet shows, the Italian city car hasn’t won all owners over in its first year.

Only two models ranked worse for ride quality than the 500 and performance is almost as low. Fourth for running costs gives the Fiat a boost.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 30th)

As Alfa falls, owner Fiat has jumped six places in the manufacturer chart. Although the 500 debuted in a disappointing 86th in the Top 100, it has still helped to lift the Italians’ overall average.

Overall Average:
4.245
84.9%
42nd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Fiat 500 Owner Reviews Container again
4.2
84%
23rd in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Fiat 500 again:
4.25
85%
71st in Driver Power 2010
Running Cost:
4.473
89.46%
7th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Great car - cheeky styling, still gets lots of attention from passers by. The online forums are helpful for any troubleshooting or questions relating to the vehicle. The BSM contract with Fiat may well have harmed the resale value of the car, but its value is still well above the purchase price on the governmen'ts scrappage scheme - a particularly good deal on this car as it's very rarely disounted from new by Fiat dealers. The cheap road tax and running costs are another attractive feature of the car. The Blue and Me technology pack and the Fiat Eco-Drive software have also been very useful. I would definitely choose another Fiat again.

Cost: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Test drove the Fiat 500 on a whim ( a colleague at work loves hers) and found that it made me smile (not many cars can do that) . My previous car, a Honda Jazz, was brilliant but a tad boring, whereas the Fiat is just a total laugh and great fun to drive. The styling is fab and the glass roof makes it feel much roomier than it first appears. Can't grumble about 65 mpg and £35 road tax either. When that lottery win arrives it'll be the Fiat 500 Arbarth version for me

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The car is absolutely tremendous; fun to drive, massively economical and funky to look at. It is also surprisingly roomy given its tiny exterior dimensions with allot more usable space than the mini (of which I am a fan and have three non BMW ones). I was nervous about the make but that was obviously unfounded given the fact that in over 20000 miles so far not any fault (or minor irritation or rattle) has developed despite my enthusiastic cornering. Brilliant!

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

10 years ago I would not have bought a brand new Fiat, but the 500 is a credit to the company, and their choice of new franchised dealers also shows they are turning the image of Fiat around. My 500 is a great little car that is fun to be in and cost very little to run.

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Brilliant design, fun to drive and one of the few cars to have put a smile on my face. The 500 is a truly excellent car and is very cheap to run. I love it.

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Very good, it does what we wanted it to do. But it fails to exceed in excess of 40 mpg round town, which I thought a modern car of this size would achieve.

Cost: 3/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It's not with out it's foibles, but it's a good little car made great by it's styling & character. It suits me fine I'd happily buy another.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Simply a brilliant small car which puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. It does the same for the other members of my family too.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

stylish city car. cheap to run. a little bit expensive to buy but it has alot of features. as good as a mini only cheaper.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Its a fun little run around. Great in traffic, maybe too many gizmo's. I like the £35 road tax and cheap running costs.

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

I changed from a £30,000 Audi to a £12,000 Fiat and I have not missed the Audi once.. Says a lot for the Fiat

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great little second car. Only quarm is my husband feels he is perched on the seat rather than in the seat.

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

It is cute and handy. The service dealers were very helpful when it had my first annual service recenty.

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Not the best, and not roomy, but delivers exactly what you expect of the model including bags of fun

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I love my car, It is the best thing I ever bought in my life! I will keep it forever!

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Does what it says on the tin but adds style, brio and the Italian X factor.

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

stylish with excellent running costs. diesel particulate filter is a pain.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I love my little 500 it does everything it says it will do !

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

its great! still get out smiling after all this time!

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Its retro-chic, super cheap to run & very 'green'!

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

funky,stylish, and economical what more do i need.

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

It's super-cheap to run, stylish & inoffensive!

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent design and makes you feel happy.

Cost: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Bloody Great ! (A real Eye Catcher !)

Cost: 5/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

super-cheap to run, retro-stylish.

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

great little fun cheeky car

Cost: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Fun; easy to park.

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

great lttle motor

Cost: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

funcky

Cost: 3/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great

Cost: 5/5