1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"This car is a loyal bundle of fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch cable snaps every 40,000 miles.
Blown cylinder head gasket at 130,000 miles. (my own fault!)
Handbrake lever arms bend and the mechanism seizes up easily.
General comments?
I have owned this car from new and have used it every day. I still love driving it even now.
The bodywork still looks good, remarkable after 160,000 miles (yes MILES!) and mechanically everything is fine. Everything still works! I've had no problems with any of the electrical equipment etc, the main problems have been with the clutch cable and the handbrake/accelerator cables.
The car is extremely economical, easy to park and fun to drive. It under-steers a little, but the handling is very predictable and safe... oh and it is a hoot around corners.
I'm aiming to reach the quarter of a million miles mark with this car, then it can retire!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat X1/9 |
| Date of Entry | 28th October, 2004 |