1993 Fiat Tipo S review from Malta
"Cheap transport from ex car of the year"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Upon buying the car I had to change t
he front suspension to eliminate squeaks.
Head gasket blew at 60.000miles possibly due to engine fan failure.
Blowers fan failed. A replacement proved to be costly.
Interior trim will age quickly especially the seats.
A clutch replacement is imminent due to a hard clutch pedal.
General comments?
The car is quick for a 1.4 engine.
Handling is good and the brakes are strong.
Stereo is placed in an uncomfortable position.
Overall I will recommend this car especially as a second car because parts are reasonable and many of them can be shared from the UNO model. Servicing is easy with some basic know how.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2003 |