1992 Fiat Elba CSL review from Uruguay
"Great car at a low budget, even at 11 years old, especially for families"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car began to consume oil quite early in its life, around 30.000 km, which resulted in a ring job at around 60.000 km.
Carburettor clogged due to dealer's mishandling at 45.000 km, successfully repaired.
Clutch worn out at 70.000 km.
Starter's spring loaded switch loosened at 60.000 km
Driver's side engine mount replaced at 70.000 km.
General comments?
Very reliable car, at least with the light duty it sees with me (70.000 km in 11 years).
Very comfortable car, great seats, upholstery fit for long trips with children, easily cleaned, best I've ever seen that's not supposed to be top - quality.
Very heavy steering, power assisted steering was not available back then, and I haven't been able to buy a retrofit from a newer car.
Consumes too much fuel, short distance city driving will not yield more than 7 or 8 km/liter (around 18 mpg), and highway driving is at best 11 km/liter.
Cavernous loading space, really big indeed, my brothers borrow the car for hauling needs, the 4 doors open at very wide angle, loading floor is at very floor of the car, great space for a small station wagon.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 carburettor Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2003 |