1999 Fiat Seicento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Charming but flawed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front wheels needed to be tracked & balanced every 2000 miles.
The fit & finish is woeful, even at this money.
The paint is prone to scratches & some of it has flaked off.
The dealers are helpful in selling you the car & don't care less afterwards.
My car's sunroof has started to rust.
I replaced the factory fit stereo as it was pitiful with poor reception & two measly speakers.
General comments?
This car is well equipped & surprisingly comfortable for the money.
It lacks street credibility & Fiat does have a poor name come resale time.
The handling is only OK. It's safe & easy to drive, but it rolls too much in corners.
The power steering is well weighted but vague.
The dash is well made & attractive.
The seats are supportive & very comfortable.
The gearbox & the brakes are only fit for the skip.
I really can't complain as it goes on the promise of petrol, has been comfortable & has never failed to complete its journey.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9063 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42900 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th August, 2001 |