1998 Fiat Marea HLX review from UK and Ireland
"An oft overlooked bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Throttle position sensor replacement.
General comments?
Bought as a "between cars" runabout, the Marea was so reliable we kept it for 3 years.
It's a bit on the thirsty side. Although 40mpg was achievable on the motorway, urban driving dropped this to a 25mpg average.
Running costs were still low, however, since little ever went wrong. In 3 years, a couple of track rod ends, a back box for the exhaust and a dodgy sensor were the only parts needed.
It's surprisingly rapid and fairly nimble unless pushed hard. Power steering input is well judged, handling and ride better than average. Drives like a much smaller car, you never feel as if you're driving a whopping great estate.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 20V 148 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Primera |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2009 |