Technical 2015 Fiat 500L Major Repairs - Is it worth it?

[cherryhalo529]

Cross-posted on Reddit

My Fiat started acting up, wouldn't shift gears properly and the Electronic Throttle Control light went off when starting it. Took it to my local shop who said take it to the dealership.

Dealership got back to me saying it's gonna need a new reluctor wheel on the crankshaft and a new timing belt, as well as some other minor recommended maintenance that I can get done elsewhere for cheaper. The major repairs are gonna cost me just under $4,000 before tax and labor. My Fiat is just under 97,000 miles and is 10 years old.

Is getting the maintenance worth it in the long run or am I better off looking for a new car? This is my first car and the only major maintenance it has needed outside of anything accident related.

 

[Cliff 1]

Reluctor wheel or reluctor wheel sensor

 

[cherryhalo529]

Reluctor wheel or reluctor wheel sensor

Reluctor wheel

 

[varesecrazy]

Reluctor wheel

Which motor is this..

1.4 turbo? (as found in the 2 door 500..)

 

[cherryhalo529]

Which motor is this..

1.4 turbo? (as found in the 2 door 500..)

1.4 L 4-cylinder

 

[varesecrazy]

1.4 L 4-cylinder

You may find a local Jeep place far more cost effective..
They are the same group.. But without the "exotic" tag

 

[cherryhalo529]

You may find a local Jeep place far more cost effective..
They are the same group.. But without the "exotic" tag

I took it to a Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealership and got the quote. Just the reluctor wheel would cost $2400 not including labor and taxes

 

[varesecrazy]

I took it to a Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealership and got the quote. Just the reluctor wheel would cost $2400 not including labor and taxes

Crikey!

That's massively expensive...

Does make for an expensive repair.

 

[cherryhalo529]

Crikey!

That's massively expensive...

Does make for an expensive repair.

Yeah, and I don't exactly have that kind of cash sitting around lol. It would still probably cost an arm and a leg at my usual local spot, and they're saying with the age of the vehicle it may not even be worth the longevity...

 

[barryfiatman]

The Chrysler crossfire have similar probs like the Crankshaft sensor fails due to dirt which can be cleaned and reset, no-where as expensive as this comedian garage. They charge excessive prices to stop themselves from going bust.

 

[Cliff 1]

Have you priced up the part yourself as looking online the part is around £60 in the uk

 

[lindyhart]

Cross-posted on Reddit

My Fiat started acting up, wouldn't shift gears properly and the Electronic Throttle Control light went off when starting it. Took it to my local shop who said take it to the dealership.

Dealership got back to me saying it's gonna need a new reluctor wheel on the crankshaft and a new timing belt, as well as some other minor recommended maintenance that I can get done elsewhere for cheaper. The major repairs are gonna cost me just under $4,000 before tax and labor. My Fiat is just under 97,000 miles and is 10 years old.

Is getting the maintenance worth it in the long run or am I better off looking for a new car? This is my first car and the only major maintenance it has needed outside of anything accident related.

I have a 2012L and wonder the same thing. (I need new daylight driving lights) Not that expensive, but dealership couldn't get the parts. Now I have to go to Ebay Motors. You might try this for your parts, then find someone who can install? I love my car and I don't have 100,000 miles yet. It is costly, but how is the rest of the car? If it is in good condition I think I'd go for it. I, would, however, find a certified Fiat Mechanic and not use the dealership! They are always expensive.