1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo review from UK and Ireland
"YES! Unbelievably fast, stylish - the classic car of the future"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Uses oil faster than most new cars, and dipstick is deceptive. Consequently I managed to seize the engine - however Fiat rebuilt the engine for free (would have cost about £4000).
Otherwise, no problem more serious than a blown tail light.
General comments?
A fabulous car.
Performance is unsurpassed at the price, or even at twice the price (leaves Porsche Boxters, all GTIs, other Coupes standing).
I don't agree with previous comments about handling - my experience is it is taut and corners "as if on rails" - I cannot believe the speed it will take a 90 degree turn at!
Stunning looks - still has no peer.
Feels solid - unlike Lotus Elan and friends.
Driven unsympathetically it does drink fuel eg 20mpg (buy a turbo diesel if this worries you).
Remarkably practical when viewed against the 2 door competition. The back seats will take 2 adults (just not on a 12 hour journey) or a child/baby seat.
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| Performance and style Bargain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1998 20V turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2001 |