1997 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"Straight line bullet - forget corners, though!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After about 6 months from new, an intermittent electrical fault left me unable to start the car several times. Eventually it gave up altogether and had to be recovered to a main dealer. It turned out to be a defective relay which was fixed under the warranty and I had no further problems of any kind in 2 years of ownership.
General comments?
In terms of grunt-per-£ it was unsurpassed in its class. Which was fine for straight-line performance, but the languid suspension made it horribly prone to almost terminal under-steer with the slightest provocation. I put this down to the touring comfort versus handling compromise, but was surprised by the extent of the problem in a front-engined, front wheel drive car, which you would expect to be light at the back. And before you ask, no it wasn't a suspension, wheel or tyre defect.
I did enjoy the car for a couple of years, though, and was in no hurry to change it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th May, 2001 |