Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Great value used buy. If you get a good one and look after it.
Costs
Unbelievably economical to run. Cheap tax, insurance. Fuel consumption tiny even when driven hard. Only let down by durability and cost of maintenance/parts.
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On the road
Driving
Superb fun to drive. Better than most sports cars costing 10 times the price.
Performance
Not blisteringly fast but very nippy and feels much faster than it is. Able to keep up with most things within legal limits. Runs out of puff at just over the ton.
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Living with it
Reliability
Oh dear! Have had it for a year and it's cost about £1200 in garage bills. Lambda and other electronic sensors at 37k. Constant overheating leading to replacement radiator and blown head gasket.
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Reasonably cool. Especially in Broom Yellow or Red
Comfort
Not very comfy especially when driven hard but then is sporty.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems.
Service
Fiat main dealers forget it. Independents are a God-send. Parts still expensive though for a small car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
See reliability. £1200 in garage bills not acceptible. Engine complicated and expensive to fix.
Other
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