1999 Fiat Marea 115 ELX review from UK and Ireland
"Fiats best saloon car to date"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has been faultless.
The only maintenance it has needed has been service parts. (i.e brake pads, oil etc.)
General comments?
This car is very easy and fun to drive.
It is quite quick for a car of it's size and handles well, but can get caught out on very bumpy corners.
Fuel economy is good under normal use, but if driven hard can fall away very rapidly.
The interior is comfortable and quiet, but a bit bland, being mainly plastic.
The air conditioning works well and is a definite plus point.
The only complaint I have is that the rearward visibility is not very good when trying to park. Even though I am 6'2" it is impossible to see the back of the car through the rear window.
Overall the car feels very solid and well put together.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Leyland Mini |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2004 |