1980 Fiat Strada from North America - Comments

Other than the usual maintenance, and wearing out of moving parts, nothing major has gone wrong.

Replaced the clutch at 81,000 miles.

This Strada has served me so well, I intend to keep it until it turns to dust.

Has it turned to rust, I mean, dust, yet?

I remember looking at Fiat Stradas at a dealer in the early 80's and noticing that they were ALREADY starting to rust while sitting there with their window stickers still attached.

I bought one of those Brand New for 8k, sold it for junk 2years later $1500.00 I learned an important lesson. ALWAYS DRIVE A TRUCK!

I posted that review of my Strada, and it is still going strong! I've always heard Fiats are terrible cars, but I must have gotten the good one. A light metallic green 4 door with AC, rear wiper and stereo upgrades through the years. Paint is still brilliant, no rust anywhere! People just love it. I always get positive remarks on how "cute" it is. I guess all cars are prone to rust, but I wash mine regularly, so rust isn't a problem. I really do love my little Strada.

I love my strada i'v had it 8 years and it's now 21 years old and still going strong!!!

I have just purchased a 1988 Super Strada 1.5 for £80, it's only got 32500 genuine miles on it, has full service history & has only had two owners.

The interior is like brand new & there is only one rust spot on the off side rear wheel arch. I have just had it M.O.T'd & it only needed four brake-pipes to pass.