Fiat Bravo 1.8 HLX 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Severely undervalued. 2nd hand prices are cheep, drinks fuel, modern feel to interior.
Costs
Low MPG. Fiat dealerships very expensive, DO NOT GO TO FIAT AS MECHANICS ARE TRAINEES.
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On the road
Driving
Light steering. Sluggish at low revs and uphill, very fun car to drive overall.
Performance
Responsive handling with good hard suspension, struggles from setting off.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts first time every time, although has cut out several times when changing gear at low revs.
Image
Underrated, it's curves are still 'cutting edge' in my view. Beefier front and rear ends including light clusters would make this a top seller.
Comfort
More comfortable than most in its class.
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Security and Service
Security
Very poor.
Service
After cambelt snapped and most of top end had been replaced, took car for diagnostics at fiat as engne was surging and very tappety, cat rattling and exaust blowing - Fiat mechanics found no fault! You only had to drive it to see for yourself.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cambelt snapped, since then all valves have been replaced along with leads, head gasket etc. now has less pull than a 25cc scrambler!
Other
Electric windows and sunroof malfunctioning.
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