Fiat Marea
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good equpment levels.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good mpg, but high insurance group.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty good, but spongy in corners.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good turn of speed. Always more in reserve.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Minor niggles including stiff door handles.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very middle of the road.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good cruiser. Comfy seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Should have alarm or deadlocks with the ignition immobiliser.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    They say all the right things, but let themselves down in practise.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blown engine due to spark plug breaking up/new engine needed.

    Other

    Wing mirrors and side window plastic trim corroding from inside out.

    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