1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Faster than Saxos and Novas!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I thinks it's a heat shield under the car for the exhaust, but it vibrates like mad!!!!
Sporting badge fell off.
Paint chips very easily.
Front left tyre wears down quickly.
Engine makes a knocking noise after a long drive. This comes and goes.
Lots of engine noise from under the pedals.
AND FINALLY, IT KEEPS GETTING BROKEN INTO!!!!!
General comments?
I love this car because it's so much fun to drive.
It's great on corners and you always feel as if you are in control.
Someone had better come up with a tidy alloy package for this car because nobody seems to have clue.
If you buy light eyebrows then beware cause they don't fit and you have to spend ages cutting the damn things!!!
Stick a K+N induction kit and a Magnex back box on this little thing and listen to it scream at you!!!
It does 115mph, not 94mph like it says on the spec.!!! And 0-60mph in 10 seconds, not 13.7 seconds!!!
Just get one of these cars coz they're very hot!!!
Anything anyone wants to know, then e-mail me at a_super_taff@yahoo.com
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1i Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30957 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2001 |