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 |
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review |
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review |