1999 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo 2.0 20v turbo

Summary:

Still the best coupe (front wheel drive)

Faults:

Interior trim (carpet, sound proofing) coming unstuck.

Sometimes the boot doesn't open with the key.

Fuse box above clutch opens and drops down due to a bad latch design.

Faulty air conditioning.

Power steering fluid leak.

General Comments:

The acceleration, even with 4 people, their luggage, and the air conditioning on, still surprises you. It brakes better than it accelerates. At this price you can't complain, unless you bought an Audi or a Golf.

Running costs are high as you're going to floor it all the time. At 30,000km service, it needed tyre & disc brake changes.

Even though it looks great, no point (no fun) buying a model below the 20v Turbo.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th September, 2000