1995 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"If you don't need anything bigger, do yourself a favour and get one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- Noisy speedo cable - dealt with at first service, but recurs occasionally from time to time.
- Driver's seat-frame "clonks" when going around corners or otherwise shifting your weight.
- Sunroof & drivers door poorly sealed for draughts - too much windnoise above 60mph.
- Rear section of exhaust fell off (rusted through) after 18000 miles (a consequence of low mileage/short journeys, I suspect)- and nearly 200 GBP to replace whole system!
- Clutch is a bit fierce (but you get used to it).
May 2000, new fuel tank fitted (free of charge) after Fiat UK recall.
General comments?
- Servicing is more expensive than you'd expect for a small car, but not excessively so - insurance is pretty reasonable though, and 40-45MPG is good considering the style of driving it encourages. Tyre wear isn't too bad either.
- There are lots of little niggles (see what's gone wrong), but none that detract too seriously.
- It's supposed to be my wife's car, but any excuse will see me behind the wheel - I love driving it (it's a real hoot!).
- Yes, it is small, but as a second car, or for people with no kids it's fine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 20000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 9th May, 2000 |