Hi
Just joined. Wondered whether the 500 is as badly built as other Fiats. I have had a few, my X1/9 (2) I loved but cost a fortune to run, and were awfully built.
We have a 14 Plate S on a PCP and it is fine, but our 12 Plate 500 Lounge was forever in for leaking exhaust, shockers, suspension and steering issues, new drive shaft etc. door handle fell off, seat broke, the list goes on. Gave it back for the 14 Plate, it seems better but only one year old so hard to tell.
My 59 Diesel, nearly at 56K. Had it 2 years, previous lady had all the bits done, exhaust, handles etc under warranty.
Just had full exhaust done again (£250), DPF sensor (£362) . Rear wheel bearings need done badly. Boot handle has seized, driver handle fell off. boot needs rewired. I service it each year at the dealer.
I thought buying a nearly new car would cut my bills from running an old Merc, but now I am not so sure.
Anyone else have a 500 that just falls apart.
Should I keep spending cash or just give up ?
what is next to go - DPF ?
Just joined. Wondered whether the 500 is as badly built as other Fiats. I have had a few, my X1/9 (2) I loved but cost a fortune to run, and were awfully built.
We have a 14 Plate S on a PCP and it is fine, but our 12 Plate 500 Lounge was forever in for leaking exhaust, shockers, suspension and steering issues, new drive shaft etc. door handle fell off, seat broke, the list goes on. Gave it back for the 14 Plate, it seems better but only one year old so hard to tell.
My 59 Diesel, nearly at 56K. Had it 2 years, previous lady had all the bits done, exhaust, handles etc under warranty.
Just had full exhaust done again (£250), DPF sensor (£362) . Rear wheel bearings need done badly. Boot handle has seized, driver handle fell off. boot needs rewired. I service it each year at the dealer.
I thought buying a nearly new car would cut my bills from running an old Merc, but now I am not so sure.
Anyone else have a 500 that just falls apart.
Should I keep spending cash or just give up ?
what is next to go - DPF ?