1992 Fiat Tempra SX Selecta review from UK and Ireland
"Different, rare and like nothing else on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I got the car, the CVT had a problem which is very common. Not a reason to reject the car though, because I had it fixed and it's been excellent since.
Electronic check panel seems to light up when there are no faults! At least it also lights up when there are faults.
Central locking motors need regular attention. Electric window motors required some lubrication.
Car got me a couple of speeding tickets, but I suppose that isn't Fiat's fault.
General comments?
This car was very good value for money second hand, being a CVT model which are little understood and therefore most people steer clear of them. They have a bad reputation because most of these transmissions do start to go wrong at an early age. BUT they can be easily sorted by any automatic specialist. For someone looking for a car that isn't like everything else on the road, and a roomy and comfortable saloon at that, this is a good choice. As long as you're mechanically aware, that is.
Oh yes, the digital dash, I almost forgot because I'm so used to it. I wonder why all cars don't have one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2004 |