1994 Fiat Cinquecento S review from UK and Ireland
"Absolute rubbish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cylinder head gasket.
Fuel tank.
Alternator.
Radiator.
Rear brakes.
Seat lever.
Tappets (they go after 17,000 miles and cost £25 each + labour to replace).
Full exhaust system.
General comments?
I wouldn't have another of these if they were giving them away.
Whenever the car breaks down with an engine fault the recovery services shake their heads and say they can do nothing with the engine due to its management system.
Car is very unreliable and cannot be relied on for long distances and motorway travel.
Fiat are useless. The main dealers are the only ones who can cancel a fault on the electronics of this car. If there is a problem with the ignition system, they are the only ones who can sort it out.
In short, this car is the biggest rip off on the road. Do yourself a favour and buy a Volvo!!!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 FI Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 740 |
| Date of Entry | 17th September, 2000 |