| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 16v turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.8 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 75000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 166000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lancia Beta |
Summary:
Great car!!!
Faults:
The power windows not working well and need to be fix from time to time.
General Comments:
This is a very fast car.
Fun to drive with good handling.
Make me smile every time I see it!
Buy one, best value for money.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2002
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9 V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
9.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 108000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 117000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Tempra |
Summary:
Best family car, due to the Ferrari powered engine
Faults:
Alternator and battery went dead one month after purchase.
Further, there was rust around the rear window and one of the rear wheel arches.
Everything is in good order now, thanks to a very good/reliable service guy!
General Comments:
Very good and powerful car. Pay attention to servicing. The club has been very helpful.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd August, 2000
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.2 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 62000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 117000 kilometres |
Summary:
Luxury, pace and space at a cheap price!
Faults:
Power window mechanism (front doors).
Lambda sensor.
Door frames needs care to stop squeaks.
General Comments:
Extremely comfortable and with plenty of space inside. Huge boot.
Very smooth and quiet engine, although sluggish in first 10-15 metres when accelerates (auto gearbox). As soon as you pass the 40 km/h acceleration is strong and really powerful at high speeds.
Great to cruise at 130-150 km/h effortlessly. Fuel consumption not bad on highways but a bit heavy in town. EXCELLENT value for money and enjoyable to ride and drive!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th July, 2000
I've had a Thema LX Turbo for 10 years. After 160,000 miles I can say it has to be the most fantastic value car I've ever owned. Lovely to drive, fast and comfortable. No real problems though latterly the electrics have started to suffer from rot and the roof is leaking.
Time for this one to go. If I can find another in good nick I'd snap it up and so should you.
The eight valve engines are more reliable and have more ooomph from low revs.
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v i.e. petrol |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.5 / 10
|
Faults:
Power steering rack, rear brakes, and balancer shaft bearing, camshaft oil seals all at 96,000 miles. Not bad considering the car had not been serviced for years when I bought it!
General Comments:
Very comfy, good handling and good mpg even though it's an automatic gearbox. However I feel that the auto box sometimes takes the fun away by not changing down quickly enough. Definitely recommended to anyone. I think Fiat will allow Lancia to return to Britain some time in the next two years - I will be waiting!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th April, 1999