2001 Fiat Marea HLX review from UK and Ireland
"Cracking - wolf in a very boring sheeps' clothes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing apart from some loose interior trim around the A frame and snapped bolt holding splash guard on.
General comments?
Goes like hot snot! Fantastic noise, nice gear change and comfortable ride.
The car is not designed for cornering at speed as there is body roll, but as an everyday car it is extremely good.
Spares are easy to get hold of though some can be expensive, I bought the car in February for £1300 and then spent £400 getting the cambelt done. Additionally I have carried out servicing myself on it which has kept the cost of running down.
It is not the most fuel efficient of cars to run - and that engine note encourages you to use it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 49000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2007 |