1998 Fiat Barchetta review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Wiper mechanism faulty, engine prone to cut out at idle (dirty valve), general build a bit iffy (FIAT lives up to reputation...)
General comments?
A great fun car which manages to be better than the sum of its parts. Let down by a few annoying design faults which really shouldn't have escaped the development process. Handling could be better - Punto roots show through sometimes, though hangs on well. Probably works better as a weekend 2nd car than day to day use.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8i petrol |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 20th October, 1999 |