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Average Ratings
Performance5.8/10
Practicality7.3/10
Reliability6.8/10
Value for Money6.8/10
Reviewer Rating7/10
Overall Rating6.1/10 Based on 16 ratings
50% Recommended2 out of 4 Reviews
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4- Aixam 500 SL 479 cc Reviews

  • Full review by
    Guest.
    on 26th May 2009


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : 0

    Good Points: Brill on fuel, I could drive about 80 miles on 1gal. Al parts are very cheap and most repairs you can do yourself. Cheap road tax to at 50 pounds a year.

    Bad Points: Bad points, well not very many or them, but is was slow on hills.

    General comments: I had one of thease Aixam 500 SL 479 cc cars about 3 years ago and loved it. Great little car to own.
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  • Review by
    Guest.
    on 14th May 2008


    User Rating : 6
    Respect : 0

    The Aixam 500SL is a fantastic little runaround for short distances at low-ish speeds ie. school run, shopping, taking the kids to the park etc. Not for dual carriageways or motorways where average speeds exceed 50mph as you will be overtaken by everyone and cause a hazard. The one I bought had £1,600 worth of work needed on it as just about everything was on its last legs. Beware when buying secondhand and make sure you source a local garage that knows how to service and repair these car ...
    Guest's full review     | 157 words

  • Review by
    reed7331
    on 6th Apr 2005


    User Rating : 6
    Respect : 0

    when i brought my Aixam 500 SL City Car it seemed like a good deal - good m.p.g, you can drive on a motorcycle licence, as I did not drive to far the lack of top speed did not matter and there are no hills where I live - then I woke up. I have averaged 6000 miles a year, belts have been changed, drive shafts, engine mounts, exhaust pipes, brake calipers - the list goes on and the prices for parts are high ie will not supply caliper seal for a few pence but you must buy a complete brake assembl ...
    reed7331's full review     | 129 words

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    on 26th Jun 2004


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +3

    The real beauty of the Aixam 500 is that it can be driven on a full motorcycle licence. Maintenance is minimal and a quick wash only is needed to keep the vehicle clean and no polishing is needed. Due to the size of the engine, the top speed is just over 60 MPH and performance is adequate for non-motorway roads and more than adequate for 'local' runs. This is NOT a motorway cruiser! On a long run, about 110 MPG can be achieved even when driven foot down. Stiff hills around the 1 in 6 or 7 ...
    Bertie's full review     | 289 words


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