1989 Fiat 126 bis review from UK and Ireland
"Beautiful little (slow) car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gear stick snapped, fixed with industrial strength glue though.
Numerous oil leaks.
And I had some rattly bearing problems about 2 weeks after I bought it.
General comments?
Noisy.
Easy to park.
Very economical.
Look amazing though.
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![]() ![]() | Brilliant machine for everyday commuting |
![]() ![]() | Most loved of all the cars I've owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 323i |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2003 |





