1995 Fiat Cinquecento SX review from UK and Ireland
"My advice is to go for something more substantial and absorb the extra running costs - it'll pay off"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket went at 30000 miles
Fan switch needed replacing - car constantly overheated.
Had to have new radiator fitted due to the above.
Brakes needed replacing often.
Ongoing problems with electrics- brake lights stopped working, headlights only dim - apparently an electrical fault.
General comments?
Bought this car because it was cute and small enough to be cheap to run and service.
It is cheap on fuel, insurance and tax, but what you save on those areas, you will pay out again to maintain it!
It is uncomfortable and unreliable. I have spent a fortune getting bits and pieces fixed over the years. Avoiding Fiat dealers who are more expensive is problematic as mechanics find the car troublesome to work on due to its size and the way its been put together. Consequently, it ain't cheap or easy to fix!
Its value has also now depleted so much that its virtually worthless.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 950cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 50000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2002 |