Is a manual Fiat 500 more reliable than the Dualogic?

Yes, the Fiat 500's manual gearbox is simple and gives little trouble. The Dualogic is an automated manual whose actuator and clutch can fail and cost more to repair.

Which engine is best in a manual Fiat 500?

The 69 hp 1.2 is the simplest and cheapest to run. The 1.0 Hybrid uses less fuel in town, and the 0.9 TwinAir is livelier but rarely matches its official consumption.

What should I check on a manual Fiat 500's clutch?

A Fiat 500 driven mostly in town wears its clutch faster. Be wary of a very high biting point, noise when pulling away and gears that are hard to select.

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Used Fiat 500 with a manual gearbox

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From €2,000 to €33,000, half under €11,400 · Typically 2020 with 90,000 km. The manual is the usual gearbox in a Fiat 500 and avoids the troubles of the Dualogic automated manual. Light and easy in town, it suits the 1.2 and the 1.0 Hybrid, whose 12V mild-hybrid system pairs with six gears.