Fiat Marea Weekend 1.8 ELX 5d (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Get a lot for your money.
Costs
Spares not cheap. Main dealers scalp you!
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On the road
Driving
Handles very well. Stable on motorways. Gearbox clunky in 1st and 2nd, so slow shifting when pulling out.
Performance
1.8 revs and pulls well.
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Living with it
Reliability
Clutch burnout needed rescue. Lots of minor niggles.
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A Fiat! A Fiat what?
Comfort
Seats ok. Driving position could be better. More legroom. Rock hard suspension.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser good. Locks just ok. Who would steal it anyway? Would rather have better deadlocks.
Service
Main dealers are terrible. Overpriced, indifferent and not good service.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tickover anywere from 800rpm to 1800rpm for no reason. Engine dies occasionally for no reason.
Other
Clutch replaced at 53k miles (£550). Seatbelt replaced. ABS light keeps staying on. Injector light flickers.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes