Description
Looking for a new keeper for my 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge.
Fresh MOT till 22 May 2027.
Car still in daily usage; handover preferably end of May / early June.
Reluctantly letting go because I am leaving the country; otherwise I would be keeping it regardless of circumstances. A reliable and steadfast travel companion, the car has been up and down the UK, bringing me to many new places and sights. I found it surprisingly planted on a motorway run, picks up well enough, and easily covers 400+ mi on a full tank (30l). When not on the road, it has been safely garaged in an secure environment.
Mechanically the car has been running close to flawlessly. Upkeep and maintenance on the car has been meticulous. I bought the car with no history in a leap of faith. In the past year under my ownership, the car has had 1.5k+ spent on preventative maintenance:
- New Bosch battery
- New front axle tie rods & alignment
- Reconditioned gearbox and clutch kit (still under mechanic warranty)
- Front wheel bearings
- New brake light bulbs
- New Bosch wiper blades
The car suffers from the infamous Blue&Me unit failure, which was causing a battery drain. I had no need for the outdated bluetooth handsfree function so decided to simply disconnect the unit and leave in place; this resolved the battery drain and does not affect drive at all. Disconnecting resulted in a flashing odo and loss of remote locking but I could live with that. Happy to guide through repair process for new keeper if keen; both the remote & spare key will be provided.
To make the car perfect:
- Worn CV boot which I was quoted 150 incl labour to replace
- New tires likely needed soon
- A fresh service.
Genuine buyers feel free to contact. Prioritising private sales over dealers. Thanks!