When I first saw my Fiat 500 Pop, I loved it. The interior colors (red and off white) were unique, and I hadn't ever seen a car with that much style. I still enjoy driving it, but I wouldn't recommend owning it, because the cons outweigh the pros. For starters, the fuel economy isn't as good as you would hope from a car that size. I get about the same mileage as a mid-sized car, even though it's clearly a compact vehicle. Secondly, it is LOUD. The engine isn't very loud, but most newer cars are pretty quiet inside the cab, and the Fiat is anything but. Especially on the highway. It sounds like you're running a vacuum cleaner the entire trip if you're going over 55. I've also noticed that some of the fixtures, such as the interior door handles, feel a little cheap and flimsy. The plastic cover of the gear shift knob came off long ago and I've had to attach it using Velcro strips I got at the hardware store, since a replacement knob isn't cheap. All in all, it would be a great first car for a teenager or young twenty-something girl. It's really cute, stylish and unique, but you grow out of the novelty of the styling really quickly. There are also several features of using the vehicle that aren't exactly intuitive, like the placement of the auxiliary input or the door locks and window controls. It takes some time to get used to where they're located. If you plan on taking a lot of trips, especially if you plan to bring another person with you, I would suggest getting something bigger, because this vehicle is so cramped on long trips. There is nowhere for you both to even put a drink.

I needed a car that got great mileage because I had a Mustang GT and I received a promotion at work that required me to drive a lot during the day. This car was perfect. I had also fallen down and hurt my wrists. I couldn't drive my mustang because the gear shifter was so hard to change the Fiat was so easy. A day doesn't go by that a woman doesn't say how cute my car is and how they would want one. Men, on the other hand, think it looks like a clown car because it is very tiny. Everyone treats me nicely when I'm driving my cute little car. I love the convertible top when I'm driving in the neighborhood but at high speeds, it makes a lot of wind noise. I have had it for several years and have driven it 30,000 miles and it has not had a single mechanical problem. There isn't a spare tire in this model but it does have a power inflator if it does get a flat as long as the tire isn't damaged. It's a fun and easy car to drive. It is cramped on space in the car but plenty of room for groceries. I even put my son's yellow lab in the back and he has plenty of room It's great to take to the beach on a sunny day.

I like the look of this car, it's very unique. I love the gas mileage; I get nearly 40 miles per gallon. I bought it brand new in March 2013 and have had one mechanical problem so far; occasionally the speedometer reads incorrect. The discrepancy ranges from 6-25 mph which I find to be a huge problem. I took it to the dealership and they said they can't fix that problem. The styling of the car is visually luxurious at first. I have 2-tone heated leather seats, the upgraded stick shift, XM radio and all other add-ons available. Unfortunately, the quality of this package is not great. My radio buttons are white now when they used to be black because in just 9 months the paint has started to chip off. I also have a pretty permanent indentation in my seat from where I sit while driving. I am pleasantly surprised at how much I can fit in such a small car. The back seats fold down opening up into the trunk, I like that a lot. I hardly have any blind spots while driving and I also feel relatively safe in my vehicle.