1988 Lancia Thema LS review from UK and Ireland
"A genuine Jaguar beater for less than half the cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gear lever developed rattle at 132,000 miles.
Exhaust manifold gasket failed at 134,000 miles.
O/S rear door lock jammed at 134,500 miles.
Speedometer failed at 144,000 miles.
General comments?
The car is most impressively fast for it's size. You can carry 5 adults and still out-accelerate most other cars on the road.
The levels of comfort and equipment are very high.
It has been reliable. None of the faults I have experienced have ever stopped me getting home.
Spares can be expensive and, sometimes, difficult to get.
These cars are incredibly cheap to buy, especially when you look at what you are getting for your money.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 8v turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 132000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 144000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ6 |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2002 |