1996 Fiat Cinquecento sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Frugal fun with bags of character"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The radiator required to be replaced approx. 1500 miles into ownership.
The windscreen washers pump needed replaced 2500 miles into ownership.
General comments?
This car has a surprising amount of interior space considering its small dimensions. There is more than ample headroom for most adults and the car has a usable luggage space in the rear.
The gear change on mine requires a firm hand and is not the smoothest.
The car is great fun to drive and feels quicker than it actually is. Road holding is excellent and it is a very economical car regularly returning 45 plus m.p.g.
It's small dimensions restrict its uses. e.g. It would be too small for use by a family with a lot of luggage. However in normal day to day use it could serve a small family well. Especially in a town or city.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 55250 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58700 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2006 |