2016 Fiat 500
The stylish 2016 Fiat 500 1.2 Cabriolet offers an affordable, used luxury experience perfect for South African drivers seeking a compact convertible. With only 63,326 km, this well-maintained vehicle combines charm with practicality, making it an ideal choice for urban commuting or weekend drives.
Powered by a 1.2L petrol engine producing 69 Hp, it features a smooth manual transmission that enhances driving engagement. The fuel-efficient engine ensures cost-effective journeys, while the 3-door, 5-seat design provides both versatility and comfort. Practical for city life, this Fiat Cabriolet is perfect for those seeking an affordable, stylish ride with easy handling.
Located in Bakoven, Cape Town, this used Fiat 500 is available at a competitive price. Contact your local dealer for a test drive and explore finance deals. Compare prices across South Africa's best-used car offers to buy the perfect Fiat 500 for sale and enjoy a fun, affordable driving experience.
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Fiat’s 500 Cabriolet still turns heads in Joburg’s traffic, and that matters. While Mini’s Convertible and VW’s Polo-based drop-tops hover around the segment, nothing else lands at the 500’s price point. Every listing here is petrol-powered — the familiar 1.2 and 1.4, plus the quirky 0.9 TwinAir — all tied to a manual ‘box that’s just enough fun for a city runabout. Don’t expect new stock; this is a used-only affair in South Africa, with eight examples spanning R77,500 to R229,900. That tells you all you need to know about the target buyer: someone who’ll trade age and mileage for Italian flair and a folding roof, all while keeping things (relatively) affordable. The median price sits at R129,442, proof that most folks are shopping with both eyes on their wallets. Most of the action clusters around the 1.2 models, three of which sit between R77,500 and R129,995. These cars range from 2010 to 2022, with averages hovering near 93,000 km — hardly scary for something that’s spent its life dodging potholes and taxis, not bashing along the N1. The outliers? A 0.9 TwinAir Lounge at R189,995 and the range-topping 900T Sport at R229,900, both claiming more “personality” for the money — on paper at least. Still, if you pack smart and don’t mind a bit of compromise, it’s the price gap to the Mini that seals the deal for most South Africans. The 500C’s charm isn’t just the badge or the sun on your face; it’s the sense that you’ve bought something special without needing to win the Lotto first.
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Fiat’s a niche pick in South Africa, and that’s putting it mildly. You aren’t buying a Fiat here because you want choice or a safety net — just 15 listed countrywide, and prices run from a rock-bottom R59,900 to a still-below-mainstream R229,900. No new-car smell, no warranty comfort. Yet, there’s a charm you simply won’t get from a Polo or Swift. The market pegs the median at R128,888, putting these up against the likes of used Minis and the odd Peugeot. Buyers? They’re style-first, practical-later, and they know what they’re getting into. If you want to brag about your car’s Italian badge at a braai, you’re in the right place. On paper at least, the 500 is the headline act — eight listed, mixing cabriolet and hatchback shapes, starting at R77,500 and climbing all the way to R229,900. That price swing says it all: spec and condition are everything. The Fiorino minivan, with three up for grabs (R79,995 to R179,950), is actually a smart call for anyone needing a small van that doesn’t bleed you dry — it’s cheaper than most Japanese rivals. There’s only one Fullback single-cab (R179,900), a lone Panda (R159,900), and a lone-wolf Punto at R59,900, which could be a hidden gem or a headache, depending who you ask. Petrols rule the roost, with diesels tucked away in the Fiorino. But here’s what matters: if you want a real cabriolet for less than R230k, Fiat’s your only shot. And that’s the point.
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