2001 Fiat Marea ELX review from Brazil
"Great performance and comfort at an excellent price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely no faults on the car since purchased.
General comments?
The local model comes with a 2.4 l, 20V engine (160CV) which provides excellent performance on the open road.
I can't agree with reports of high fuel consumption; I do better with the Marea than previous cars such as Vectra and Peugeot 405, unless I use my right foot too much, then consumption can be frightening.
Pretty nippy in the city traffic as well.
Full marks for comfort in the front seats, but the rear is a little tight.
Material used for interior trim is a little 'cheap' and the Darth Vader stereo is a real put-off.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 20V Gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 52000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 7th January, 2003 |