1977 Fiat 131 Brava review from North America
"Next to my 69 Volvo, my worst car ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
What went right with this car would be the shorter list!
Rear axle came loose while cornering.
Carburetor was constantly in need of tuning and backfired more often than not.
Driver's seat broke.
Entire exhaust system fell off.
2 alternators.
General comments?
When I first got this beast, it was a fun little screamer, great in the corners and not bad acceleration for a small four banger.
As time went on and things began to fall apart and break, the fun became a nightmare.
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 | Fabulous! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2004 |