1993 Fiat Tipo SX review from UK and Ireland
"Thrifty but very perky turbo diesel - loads of room!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor intermittent soon after we bought it - traced to a bad connection, easy to fix (common on Fiats).
Miscellaneous minor electrical niggles, all fixable by me except for faulty fuel sender unit.
Mechanically faultless, although 4,500 mile service intervals are a bit of a nuisance.
General comments?
What an under-rated car! Why didn't Fiat sell more of these in the UK? The 1.9 TD engine is a belter - bags of oomph (92bhp) and 45mpg, the turbo kicks in nice and smoothly (unlike equivalent Pug/Citroen units) and really gives excellent low down torque. Handling is good also.
The electric dash is a hoot, even including a progressive turbo gauge on this model. Heaps of space in the rear and boot, the harsh ride is the only real criticism.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen 2CV |
| Date of Entry | 20th June, 2000 |