1980 Fiat X1/9 review from North America
"I would definitely buy another if anything happened to my current piece"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch and master cylinder.
Rear brake calipers.
Valve cover gasket.
Speedometer cable.
General comments?
I picked this car up for $3000US and I absolutely love it. It corners like a dream. I recently installed a new CD deck that features a G-force meter, and I've managed to get the cornering up to.90 g's. Pretty incredible, I'd say.
It isn't the fastest car, but the engine is very willing. It's actually quite zippy if you keep the revs above six grand.
It's been very reliable thus far. I live in Groton, Connecticut, and I've taken my Fiat on two trips to Baltimore, two to New York City, Boston, Blandford Mass., and Providence, RI many times, and it has yet to give me any major troubles.
I even managed to put it under a tractor trailer to get a picture (not while moving, of course).
My only complaint about the car is its ability to rust before my very eyes.
Recommended Reviews:
  | A work of Italian art |
  | Trusty but rusty; cheap thrills; superb handling; anemic power. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 53000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 61000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2005 |