Fiat Cinquecento (1993 - 1998) Sporting 3d (1997/P) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

At 17 it shows you have passed you test.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All my mates loved it everyone wanted to go in it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because it is a generally good fast small car.

What are you likely to buy next?

would buy the same model and trim as last one.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,200

When did you buy the car?

May 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes because it got 12 months mot and 7 months tax with the car and a 3 months warranty.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It was a fast good looking small 1st car.

What was the dealer like?

Small local dealer gave a very good service.

What's it like to drive?

It had a super 1.1 sporting engine giving 54 bhp and a 0-62 in 13.4 seconds and a top speed of 105 mph.The handling of the car was excellent because it had fully independant rear suspension,you could really through it into bends and it just would not let go it was so good to drive.The gearbox was a bit notchy but had a good gear ratio for the engine and power so it made up for it.The steering was light but it gave you lots of feedback so you knew what the wheels where doing on the road and it all was a very good package.

What's it like to park?

Its was very easy to park you could see all the corners of the car only small thing was the steering was a tad on the heavy side because it had no power steering.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Couple of issues with electrical but nothing i couldent fix.

What's most practical about your car?

Low insurance group which is ideal for new drivers jus passed there test.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

sporting trim and remote central locking.