Faults:

Gearbox linkages.

Battery.

General Comments:

In Australia it's called the FSM Niki, but it is basically a Fiat 126. What can I say... it's the best car I've ever owned. Definitely the slowest and cheapest, but always put a smile on my face, and those of the people around me.

I always got a wave from the people who knew what the car was, and sometimes from those who didn't.

Overall quality of the car was terrible, with the car in need of a paint job, and the interior falling to pieces.

Sold it a few months ago because the gearbox linkages moved out of alignment, which meant I couldn't get any gears properly, and didn't have the (very small) amount of money needed for the repairs.

Other than that, if given the opportunity, I'd definitely buy another one.

Faults:

Ignition switch blew at 90,000 kilometres.

Bumper bars faded (now as new thanks to a special plastic bumper spray).

Some petrol leaks from the carburetter were easily fixed with a new gasket kit.

General Comments:

Overall, this car is great fun to drive, with unrivalled manoeuvrability and a wonderful roar from the air cooled, two cylinder engine.

The little Fiat provides the enjoyment of driving as fast as you can, without getting speeding fines!

Steering is direct yet light, complementing the extremely tight turning circle.

Acceleration is excellent from first to third gear, but slower in fourth gear.

Fuel economy is stunning (16 kilometres per litre, city cycle), even when driven enthusiastically.

Handling is excellent, with a playful tendency to oversteer in wet weather.