Fiat Bravo 1.8 HLX 3d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great to buy but repair costs of £100pm have taken a big bite.
Costs
£100pm in repairs, worst bit about the car.
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On the road
Driving
Nice, bit firm ride but very nice on smooth roads.
Performance
Engine is good, rev it hard and you will shift but low down it hasn't got loads of pull, great motorway cruiser.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always fixing the car, BUT it's not really let me down when I've really needed it, always started even in winter.
Image
Looks great, its Italian! Best feature.
Comfort
Nice seats, support you well but ride is firm.
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested, but it has no deadlocks.
Service
Stay away from Fiat Dealers, find an independent specialist.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Idle control valve, radiator, slightly noisy tappets.
Other
All sorts of niggles, mostly rattles from interior. Top tip, don't get a sunroof, they leak and can be a pain to fix.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes