Fiat Marea Weekend 1.6 SX 5d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£2300 for this with 92k miles... sweet running.
Costs
Parts ok (rear wiper motor murder at £108 though!)
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On the road
Driving
Twin-cam has lots of urge. Good motorway handling. Leans a bit in the corners, but what do you expect from such a large car?
Performance
1.6 twin-cam gives plenty of clout in 3rd and 4th.
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Living with it
Reliability
Car now has 103k miles on it... starts 1st time every time, even after 3 weeks under snow last year...
Image
Has presence. Bit of a rarity. Back end not amazing, but they rarely make any estate nice from behind.
Comfort
Seats good and firm - low speed suspension bumpy, but pays at higher speeds.
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Security and Service
Security
No break-in attempts thank God... had a Clifford alarm fitted, though, but it really drains the battery!
Service
Never thought I'd buy a Fiat. Marea has changed my mind!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None! Another strong Fiat unit.
Other
Flaking enamel from side mirror mounts. Strange wear on door handles. Rear wiper motor seems to rust.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes