1996 Lancia Y10 Igloo review from Argentina

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I own a Y10 '96 "igloo" with the 1108 FIRE engine. My car has electric windows, air conditioning, quite equipped. The electric installation has never broke down, but the only problem it developed is that if you don't use at least 97 octane fuel, the engines knocks. I tried to get it fixed, but a few garages here in Argentina has the BOSCH Monomotronic SPI scanner so I keep using high octane fuel as a temporal solution. Despite this fact, this wonderful fast car (155 km/h, 0-100Km/h in 14 seconds.) has given me nothing but greats moments. It is easy to park and you just "flow" in the city traffic.

The only complain about it is that this year some interior plastics started doing some noises which I am trying to quiet down with some minor adjustments with a screwdrivers and a lot of patience.

I almost forgot to mention that although it runs on gasoline it is as economic as a diesel car, but without that vibrating and noising sensation.

I 'd like to add that my car went to the mechanic no more that 3 times in all these. The last time was because the engine suddenly stopped and you should start it again... the technician reseted the ECU and never stopped again Very cheap to maintain, also.

Late news: somehow, the door and dashboard plastic have melted in a tar like substance... and with no reason at all!!! I`m trying to remove that sticky substance with paint remover...it`s a hard job, but somebody has to do it.