1995 Fiat Tipo review from UK and Ireland
"Good at first, now downhill all the way"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The reliability seems to flounder with every service. Head gasket blew very recently after a catalog of engine stall problems.
The electrics are the imagination of Leland and alternator, starter motor and earthing problems are a constant bottomless pit into which much money has been thrown.
My Father-in-law has the same model and his has now developed the same starting/cutting out for no reason problems.
General comments?
Must be to do with M reg Tipo. I had years of happy motoring with my previous Fiat Panda.
Has anyone out there got the same problems relating to this year? If I could only have reliability for more than three months I would be a happy man indeed. I've decided to cut my loss it and sell if anyone wants it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
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| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 41000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 67000 miles |
| Previous car | Fiat Panda |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2002 |