1976 Fiat 124 S review from North America
"Very good buy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear axle was bad when I purchased the car.
Transmission is noisy.
Complete engine rebuild at 69,000.
General comments?
For a 26 year old car the cabin is surprisingly comfortable.
The 4 wheel disc brakes work very well even by new car standards.
Reliability is good, though parts are sometimes hard to find.
The most inexpensive older sports car on the market.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 66000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat 124 |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2001 |