Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought at 1 year old for £5,400 (9,000 miles) + warranty at £500 = £6,100.
Costs
Included 2 year Green Flag and 4 months tax.
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On the road
Driving
Too flighty. Clutch very sensitive. Hard to control.
Performance
Loud noise when using 5th gear at speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Constant clutch breakdown faults.
Image
Like the small size for nifty runs round town.
Comfort
Excellent.
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Security and Service
Security
Fitted with immobiliser. Was broken into, but thieves could not drive away.
Service
Very expensive. Switched to local garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Noisey on high revs.
Other
Clutch - slackening off and finally failing. New petrol tank fitted (recall). Renewed battery, exhaust and steering mount.
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