1990 Fiat Tipo 2.0 review from Germany
"High performance, catastrophique quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well, my wife drove two 127 before. First for 7 years, second for 10 years, Both parked in a closed room under a roof /garage we call it). Problems: corrosion.
The Tipo is a much better car in this respect. After 12 years now, no (n o) corrosion at all. The performance with the 112 HP engine is perfect. Fast and smooth. I like to drive that car. So far so good.
A catastrophe is the performance of the material.
After 3 years - new battery
After 4 years - new engine (70 000 km)
After 6 years - new gear box (120 000 km)
After 7 years - new 'torque' for front wheels
After 9 years - 3. engine (160 000 km)
After 9 years - new cooler system.
Not to talk about the normal wear of the breakes and break disks (normal?).
In summery - there is nothing what is not replaced. Yes the car was cheap - 11 500 euro's at that time. But the investment afterwards - like a second car!!!
In the meantime I drove my AUDI A6 (bought later) without any bigger replacement 375 000 km, 7 years! (Gasoline, 6 cylinder machine 150 HP).
Now after almost 30 years with FIAT, finished.
Or would you buy another one after this experience?
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1990 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat 127 |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2002 |