1999 Fiat Siena ELX review from India
"Best performance at par with costlier cars at a price for cheap cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My timing belt wore out at 45000 kms.
Timing bearing broke and ceased at 45000 kms.
A/c switch stops working at 46000 kms.
Front axil makes noise on sharp right curves at 20000 kms.
General comments?
The car is excellent in handling and road grip.
Siena has a fast initial pickup but is a bit sluggish in 3rd gear.
Compared to 1.2 engine size top speed is excellent at 160+
A/c is excellent, but not in scorching sun.
Seating is extremely comfortable specially front buckets.
The music system is classic, complete with 6 speakers.
Fog lamps are very effective.
Cupholder in glove box is a well thought advantage.
Lot of space in glove box, door panels & dashboard.
Mileage is huge--18 km/litre is what I have clocked, worst is 12 with a/c and 5 persons on board, city road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 48000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2008 |