Volvo S60 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
teputation for high mileage. Owners are extremely loyal. see full Volvo S60 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
safe and durable see full Volvo S60 review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Volvo has always been known for its safety record. see full Volvo S60 review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed automatic FWD |
Safety and versatility. see full Volvo S60 review |
Fiat 500 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the really sad things about the Fiat 500 is the way FCA is handling the brand here in the US. The Fiat 500 is actually many different cars, some good and some not good at all, but to most American buyers a Fiat 500 is just a Fiat 500. Nobody really knows if you are talking about the 500 hatchback (a true retro economy car), the 500L sedan/wagon (the dual clutch gearbox has not worked any better for Fiat than for Ford in the Focus/Fiestia), the Abarth (a real fun car for drivers only), or the 500X (Built on Jeep running gear With more style than off-road performance). Only the Abarth stands slightly apart since it is devoid of Fiat badges and costs a good deal more than most other "500" models. see full Fiat 500 review |
2012 | 2dr Hatch 101-horsepower 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fiat used to have a so-so reputation because their cars rusted. This car has a 'not-rust-through' guarantee for something like ten or twelve years and is totally galvanized metal. It is a very stylish car, too. see full Fiat 500 review |