1995 Fiat Tempra S review from Finland
"Roomy and economical family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator replaced after the one year warranty period. Probably because of a manufacturing error. This was due to the request of the dealer and only half of expense was for me to pay.
Exhaust system fully replaced due to corrosion.
Some suspension parts replaced. All dampers replaced.
Otherwise normal periodical maintenance. This included an expensive change of the timing belt.
Cold starts below -25 C temperatures are not reliable enough (for me), even when car was new.
Seat upholstery did wear out, but after all it was under heavy use because of a dog.
General comments?
Good reliable basic car, giving good accommodation also for backseat passengers, and huge trunk space.
Car has good handling characteristics, even in winter conditions.
Cheap to buy, economical to maintain.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 ie Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 131000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 205 |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2001 |