2001 Fiat Marea HLX review from UK and Ireland
"Used performance saloon bargain of the century"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Anti-roll bar link started to rattle and was replaced.
Air con started to leak after my wife reversed out of garage and bashed the side!
General comments?
This is the most overlooked used car bargain in Britain.
I picked up my second HLX 20V at 1 year old,9000 miles for...£5500!
The looks are elegant and understated, but,in certain colours, turn heads.The profile, for example, is exceptionally handsome and the front view undoubtedly sporting.
The rear view is far too sober - encouraging more aggressive types to pull up behind expecting a dullard cap-wearing Sunday driver.This provides great entertainment, however, as you engage the 150 bhp,20 valve mid-range surge and absolutely astonish your pursuer.
I frequently take family and luggage (in the cavernous boot) to France and arrive fresh and relaxed.I have often covered 800 miles in one day with no aches of any sort!
The equipment and ease of use is remarkable:remote cental locking/alarm/immobiliser, electric windows and mirrors, steering wheel stereo controls, ABS,alloys.
unfortunately I have to now consider selling as the cam belt change is fast approaching and this means a garage job of 10 hours work!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 20 Valve Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Marea |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2005 |