Fiat Uno (1983 - 1995) 1.0 ie Fire Special 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It didnt say much. Frugal i guess.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My dad was surprised how well it ran once it was up to 50.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, i wouldnt get something that small again. It was 100% reliable, but not sure i would trust buying a Fiat again. I saw it as a risk at the time.
What are you likely to buy next?
Astra, Cee'd, Focus.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,400
When did you buy the car?
April 1995
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was a cheap car and the newest car i have bought.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had sold my car and been without one for a month and couldn't stand it anymore, so i bought this one as it was ok, and my friend had one.
What was the dealer like?
No dealer.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It had a tiny engine, but it was willing and thrashable, and chuckable in corners. It ran better at 50+ than getting up to speed.
What's it like to park?
Brilliant to park. Small, great visibility, very light steering, could fit it in almost any space.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
It rusted a little around the door handles, as peoples rings used to scratch the paint due to the weird design of the handle. Otherwise 100% reliable.
What's most practical about your car?
It was easy to drive and extremely cheap to run.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
It was extremely basic. I guess, the way if i folded the rear seats down it would fit my brothers mountain bike in the back when i regularly got a call asking to pick him up.
