1998 Fiat Seicento Sporting review from UK and Ireland
"Nippy and lots of fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ticking speedo cable, incurable.
Overheated twice within 3 weeks of owning it.
Independent garage who I bought it from were excellent however and have completely replaced the cooling system.
Recent NCAP safety tests a worry.
General comments?
Driving: Very stiff clutch makes it tough on the left foot whilst in queues. Excellent position/visibility. Parking is a breeze. Sounds sort of "sporting". Rests happily at around 95mph. Gearbox close, you often have no choice but to brush your passengers' leg to get it into 1st!
Ride: Quite bumpy. Rattles are minimal.
Interior: Very modern, white dials that glow a cool orange in the dark. Rev counter in the middle is a nice touch. No room in the back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 27600 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Swift |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2000 |