| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2010 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2010 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 12V Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 102000 miles |
Summary:
Cheap fun
Faults:
Something wrong with hand brake, doesn't always stop car from rolling backwards on hills.
General Comments:
Surprisingly quick for 1.0, good economy too.
Some body roll in corners, but overall, quite a comfortable car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th April, 2010
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
3.0 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 82000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
Summary:
Get something else..
Faults:
At night dims would flick to full beam every time you hit a bump or use your indicators.
Engine would stall at 40mph for no apparent reason.
A lot of road noise.
Windows fog up very easily, and take ages to clear.
Car starts to shake violently at 75mph.
Cabin too small with very little storage space.
General Comments:
Good acceleration.
Brilliant as a small town car.
Glad to be rid of it!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st January, 2008
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.6 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Ritmo |
Summary:
A rather decent small car
Faults:
At 12500 Km a leak from the car's refrigeration circuit was slowly draining the system of liquid. Needed liquid fill-up every 10 days;
The car's fridge was changed under guarantee; the problem recurred a year later. Final solution; a replacement plastic coated leak-prevention ring, at the tube connecting fridge and engine.
No other malfunction so far.
General Comments:
Fast car;
The build quality is good;
Good brakes;
Mediocre road grip;
Does not negotiate steep turns well.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 30th May, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 16v |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.4 / 10
|
Faults:
Cam timing belt.
Fuel pump relay.
Water pump.
Egr valve.
Stopped speedo.
Trim and paint fade due to conditions in Australia.
General Comments:
Aside from the faults the car is fun to drive, and I have increased the performance.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th June, 1999