1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting from UK and Ireland - Comments

9th Dec 1998, 00:00

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Everything:

Sunroof leaked.

Indicators misted up.

Drivers seat fold forward mechanism failed twice.

Two new ECU's fitted (broke down around eight times with about four visits to dealer before mended + NO COURTESY CAR).

Drivers seat has squeaked since new, door window seal broke.

Heater switches damaged on delivery.

Paint chips VERY easily.

Tyre wear very high, especially on N/S/F.

Need my legs chopping off at the knees to get a comfortable driving position.

General comments?

Excellent discount on new. Prices went through the floor and now unable to get rid of it at any price.

Excellent fuel economy (49MPG in town!).

Insurance very cheap - £350 fully comp at 21 yrs old.


17th Jan 2001, 15:53

You must be hammering it if you've had so much go wrong. I've caned mine and its getting a new ECU on Friday, but then I think I might go easy on her.


18th Feb 2001, 06:44

Where do you lot get your insurance, I'm paying £580 fully comp! I need lower insurance... help!


12th Apr 2001, 16:36

If you are after very cheap insurance try CIS (Co-operative insurance) I've got a mark 2 fiesta as a first car and its fairly cheap.That's why I'm getting a Cinquecento Sporting I think they are wicked little motors, show these little jumped up Nova boys who they really are.

CIS is based in York.


24th May 2001, 09:17

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The only Nova you'll beat in one of them is a 1/1.2 litre.

Still I would have to agree that I'd rather have a Fiat than a crappy Vauxhall any day.

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