Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX 3d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value for what you get - unless you have major problems.
Costs
Generally OK although it seems to soak up rather a lot of petrol. Cheap secon-hand values, but you'll probably cry when you come to sell it yourself.
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On the road
Driving
Nice feel, plenty of driver appeal. You sit high up with good visability. Interior has a sense of Italian style. More original than most other cars - even the newer Fiats have lost some of the charm.
Performance
Fine, but nothing spectacular. Lovely sounding engine, which pulls off well and drives very nicely at motorway speed. Feels like a big car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had numerous niggling faults which cost an absolute fortune to repair. Also needed a new engine (reconditioned due to price). Advice - if you do a high mileage and are not fastidious with servicing then forget this car. Otherwise it will be fine.
Image
I think this car actaully has a pretty good image, under rated by many.
Comfort
Pretty comfortable, with excellent seating position.
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Security and Service
Security
Not great, but adequate.
Service
If you go to a Fiat garage its enormously expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It needed a new engine! Oil pump failed causing major engine damage.
Other
Too many electrical and niggling problems to mention.
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