1999 Fiat Marea SX review from UK and Ireland
"A good value, reliable, stylish saloon with a few niggles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Door check straps at 30,000 miles.
Boot lock at 31,000 miles.
Upholstery is more worn than it should be.
General comments?
This is a great car to drive as far as performance and handling goes. Yes, it is a bit bumpy at low speeds, but I do prefer to 'feel' the road. The power steering is effortless and accurate and the engine is very responsive.
I think this is a very stylish car both externally and internally (especially the dashboard).
Down-sides are the upholstery which is wearing out rapidly and is difficult to clean and a few more rattles and squeaks than I'd like. Also the fuel economy is not too impressive especially when the engine is pushed.
Reliability has been very good apart from the niggling problems listed above.
The two dealerships I've encountered aren't too hot on customer service and seem a bit clueless at times!
These cars are very good value compared with equivalents (Mondeo and Vectra) and I'd say they're more fun to drive too.
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| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37700 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Brava |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2002 |