1997 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Headlamps misaligned when delivered.
Fresh air vent jammed when delivered.
Dent 'mysteriously' appeared in wing over Christmas (thanks Anon).
Only small things, but the PDI should have picked them up.
I fixed them myself.
General comments?
For the money you just can't complain. All ratings above took the price into account (and I got a SUBSTANTIAL discount). It's a small car, and it's cheap, so yes it rattles a bit, you can hear the engine, and it hasn't got a very big boot. But it looks great, it goes well (considering it's insurance group 3) and it's at home on the motorway or in the car park. It does everything I want it to, but not a lot more. I love it. No other new car comes close at the money. Sporty, alloy wheels, central locking, electric windows, leather s/wheel etc., Italian pedigree....I could go on....just buy one!
Alternatives were:
Ford Ka- no thanks...I don't want to drive a bubble.
Nissan Micra- see Ford Ka.
Rover Mini- The day before yesterday's technology.
Kia Pride- The budget ran out before they got round to 'styling'.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 1998 |