Fiat X1/9 1500 Sports 2d (1989/F) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
These cars are mega cheap, but buy carefully.
Costs
Mechanical parts are cheap, body and trim £££.
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On the road
Driving
Not used everyday. Kept for enjoyment only now!
Performance
Standard 1500 is fine, if you rev it, easily tuned.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never had any serious problems, only niggles.
Image
Not sure. Used to be hairdresser-ish, but now it's getting to be a classic.
Comfort
Noisy, cramped, but you forgive it anything!
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Security and Service
Security
Pretty poor.
Service
Never used main agents.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine 100%...but carb troublesome at times
Other
Given TLC, these cars are brilliant! Never driven anything else that handles as well and feels so ""alive"", this side of a Caterham anyway!
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