1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Move over Nova, El Chinko comin' through!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the two months that I've owned the car, the exhaust fell off, the screen wash doesn't work, the thing loves to not start, wiper blades are crap, new exhaust rattles, dash, doors, seats etc all rattle.
It's getting a new ECU on Friday. Oh and the central locking is a bit tempremental.
I think that's about it but I'll let you know anymore that I remember.
General comments?
Despite the trouble I've had so far (all under warranty, hahahahahaha), I love this little beast to pieces. The looks I get when I blip it past all the "Nova Boyz" in the area make me laugh. The poor leg room in the back doesn't affect me because I'm driving.
The acoustics are great, I've got a CD changer, Kenwood Head, Sony 6x9's, 12 inch sub, amp and standard dash speakers and it sounds mint. The boot just about fits the sub and amp, but I'm not the one who does the shopping.
I'm impressed that so many extras have been put into this baby: EW, CL, SR etc are all things I'd never dreamed about in my Fester. DON'T WANT TO FAULT IT!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 46500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48496 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta Ghia |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2001 |