1990 Fiat 126 Niki review from Australia and New Zealand
"Most loved of all the cars I've owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox linkages.
Battery.
General comments?
In Australia it's called the FSM Niki, but it is basically a Fiat 126. What can I say... it's the best car I've ever owned. Definitely the slowest and cheapest, but always put a smile on my face, and those of the people around me.
I always got a wave from the people who knew what the car was, and sometimes from those who didn't.
Overall quality of the car was terrible, with the car in need of a paint job, and the interior falling to pieces.
Sold it a few months ago because the gearbox linkages moved out of alignment, which meant I couldn't get any gears properly, and didn't have the (very small) amount of money needed for the repairs.
Other than that, if given the opportunity, I'd definitely buy another one.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 650 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 64000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 3rd December, 2007 |