Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Nippy funster for the price.
Costs
When pushed hard (and it needs to be), petrol consumtion can be high.
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On the road
Driving
Great on the twisties and you can lift the inside rear wheel at roundabouts.
Performance
Can keep up with most on motorways and can get 110mph out of it.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts first time. Main probs have been with gearbox.
Image
Was quite trendy when new (Metallic Blue), but cack now.
Comfort
Loads of space in front, but not in the back. Noisy.
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Security and Service
Security
Most people know it's slow, so who's gonna nick it?
Service
Services/parts are costly and frequent, but staff are friendly enough.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Tyres generally last 9000 miles, brake pads about 12,000.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes