1997 Fiat Marea HLX Weekend review from Netherlands
"Value for money. Underestimated"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New crankshaftpulley/damper at 196.000km.
General comments?
Reliable comfortable fast diesel. Sportcar like roadholding. Great brakes. Very quite also at higher speeds. Relatively cheap spareparts (Price plastic radiatormount <GBP 1,--). Still has his 1st exhaust.
Rattle free. Great stereo. Would like to buy another one especially the even faster and more economic 2.4JTD. Pity they are out of production.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 TDS Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 112000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 207000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2003 |