Fiat Coupe

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Strong second-hand market. Holds value well.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Tyres and oil are both eaten by the beast.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sharp but too much power causes bad understeer and tyre wear.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    220bhp 0-62 6.2secs! That's in Boxter territory.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Bad at first. Timing belt MUST be changed at 70,000 or 5 years - £2800.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Tis a pocket Ferrari by Pinninfarina.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Make sure you have leather and air con options.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm failed twice.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Oh dear oh dear oh dear. Dealers may know about Puntos etc but not this high performance job.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Electrical problem to begin with. High cost to replace timing belt.

    Other

    Tyre wear is high (8000 miles max.) £120 each.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No