1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap, but always fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable broke.
Replaced the radiator due to overheating.
Replaced the head gasket.
Replaced headlight switch and headlamps due to it not always working.
General comments?
Buying this car you should except that it is a Fiat and you will not get the reliability of Volkswagon. It is also small and will not hold much in the boot.
It handles very well and the engine likes to rev making every journey exciting. I was following a friend who drives a Lupo GTi and I was just about keeping up, he was impressed.
The seats are comfortable and provide support around corners. However the pedal layout is awkward, it is easy to ride the clutch. but this is not surprising considering the width of the car.
It is cheap to insure (group 3), tax, and is also cheap on fuel.
I like the looks outside, and it has good features inside for the price, including electric windows and central locking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th February, 2004 |