1994 Fiat Tempra 1.9 DS review from UK and Ireland
"A good car spoilt by build and design faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got the car because it was cheap, and I quite like the looks. It has since had a good few faults occur, including;- (1) Fuel Gauge intermittent,
(2) Heater blower intermittent,
(3) Water leaks,
(4) broken ashtray,
(5) corroded connectors on external electrical items ie. Headlamps and tail lamp.
(6) Cheap and flimsy switch gear, "tinny" plastics.
General comments?
However, the car handles very well and feels stable and secure on corners.
The Diesel engine is quite noisy and lacks power on the road, it has good low-down power though.
I quite like the styling and has a more grown-up look compared to the Tipo.
The dashboard looks like something out of an 80s VW, not pleasant!
There is very little rust and the shell seems to be very solid.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 norm diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 125000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 21st December, 2002 |