Fiat Croma (2005 - 2007) 1.9 MultiJet Eleganza 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I like value for money, and plenty of equipment, plus a car which you don't see every day.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everybody who's been in it, likes it. Most have asked what a Croma is, as Fiat haven't done a very good job of promoting the car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, because I like the way it drives and it's ecomomy. It achieved 54mpg on the motorway. I think it's quite stylish, in an MPV kind of way.

What are you likely to buy next?

If there are any Croma's about, perhaps one of those (less likely since Fiat dropped them from main dealers in the UK), or a Saab 9-5 when the new ones are released.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,600

When did you buy the car?

August 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

The car was well priced, and there was plenty of choice of similar vehicles.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Excellent value for money.

What was the dealer like?

Courteous.

What's it like to drive?

It's not as quick off the mark as my last car (a 2.4 petrol) but once you've got going there's plenty of power. Fantastic on the motorway and very quiet.

What's it like to park?

Its a bit daunting, and difficult to judge in tight slots. The parking sensors are a great help though.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Not yet....

What's most practical about your car?

The huge boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Parking sensors, make parking a lot easier since the car is fairly vast. The cruise control is good on the motorway, and the on board computer has lots of interesting functions.