1997 Fiat Bravo SX TD100 review from UK and Ireland
"Make the Celica drivers get a red face as they realise they can't keep up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing! I'm amazed. Had a Fiat Uno SX in 1987 and swore I'd never buy FIAT again... Fix It Again Tomorrow came true!
One small glitch/bad design fault... Rear quarter panels are very soft, to the point that if someone bumps their bottom against it as they stand there chatting it will dent it inwards, and it never regains its full strength.
General comments?
Great performance from turbo diesel.
Out drags a Celica easily from 40 to 70 by just staying in fourth while the Celica screams through the gears. I know this because a friend has one and our paths crossed on a few occasions on hilly dual carriageways.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 Estate |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2000 |