Fiat Marea 1.8 ELX 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation is the fastest thing about this car.
Costs
Expensive - new CAT required at 3 years £450.
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On the road
Driving
Corners poorly. Ok in a straight line, poor stopping power in the wet. Gear change far from smooth.
Performance
Acceleration weak, handling poor in the wet.
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood, the car still keeps going - despite my efforts to run it into the ground!
Image
Dull as...
Comfort
Ok.
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Security and Service
Security
Any self-respecting car thief will pass this by-plus built in stereo/CD player makes this car unattractive to opportunist tea leaf.
Service
Be prepared to be stung - I've never used Fiat main dealer, but others will use the FIAT badge as a reason to empty your wallet.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No