1996 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Great fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I have faced is a water leak. At first it was thought to be the head casket. I took to my local garage where pressure tested it which showed that there was nothing wrong. And to this date I still don't know what it is. But it only happens occasionally.
General comments?
The car is very fun to drive weighting as much as a matchbox it files at lights and pickups up well. The only way to describe the car is Go-Kart like. It handles the road well can under steer during the wet. The cabin is a bit well let's said boring very uninspiring. But the front seats are very comfortable sports one. I am 6ft3 and I have no problem driving it which when I was looking I thought I would.
The car does a ridiculous amount to the gallon I put a tenner in and ran about 150 mile on it before I put more in it works out about 50mpg and I drive it fairly harshly.
Overall It's a great little car bags of fun to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1i Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2005 |