Fiat Barchetta 1.8 16V 2d (LHD) (2003/03) Fiat Barchetta 1.8 16V 2d (LHD) (2003/03) - Owner Review Loads of grip from front wheel drive. Feels faster than it really is. Lots of fun once you have got used to LHD. 4 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Tweet Value 5 out of 5 Incredible value new at 11995. In the same class as MX5 and MR2, but a whopping 6 grand less than either. No contest. Costs 2 out of 5 Insurance a ridiculous group 16 so get a quote before buying. If you have 5 years NCD then you should get insured for 500. Driving 4 out of 5 Loads of grip from front wheel drive. Feels faster than it really is. Lots of fun once you have got used to LHD. Performance 4 out of 5 Very good power to weight ratio. Gets to sixty in a perky 8 seconds and will pull over 130 on the motorway. Very relaxed top gear gives 90mph cruise at just 4000rpm. Reliability 3 out of 5 Feels solid for a Fiat. A few niggly faults nothing serious. Early problems with the VVT were sorted after 2000 model year. Image 5 out of 5 Completely blows away any of its competitors with its styling. I previously had an MX5 which never got a second look (although it was a better quality car), but this attracts lots of admiring glances. Gorgeous front end reminiscent of Elan and GT40. Comfort 3 out of 5 Snug and comfortable, but more wind and engine noise than other roadsters so it's more tiring on long motorway runs than an MX5. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Insurance group: 31 Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 Locks feel poor quality but factory alarm is good. Another minus point compared to MX5 is vulnerable plastic rear screen which is a swine to see out of at the best of times! Service 3 out of 5 Main dealers can be pricey and unhelpful. Most parts off Punto so get serviced at a local garage once warranty has expired. Problems Bodywork Prone to car park dings on flanks Engine None Gearbox None Other - Ownership Did you buy the car new? Yes Would you buy the same model again? Yes Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? Yes Help buying the Fiat Barchetta Convertible Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs Get a Car Information Pack