Fiat Marea Weekend
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought the car 1 month ago with 79k miles for £950.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit thirsty when caned, but good on motorway.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent handling thanks to stiff springs and good roll control.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    150bhp 5 pot is very pokey with good low speed torque as well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handbrake seized on in heavy frost, but otherwise no problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Estate looks better than saloon. Head turner only thanks to superb induction roar!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are very good. Firm ride not to everyones taste. Not much rear leg room.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and immobiliser, but no deadlocks.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Parts department at Aylesbury not much cop.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Lower AUX belt tensioner needed replacing. Did 72k mile service and cam belt myself in 1 1/2 days.

    Other

    Airbag warning, yet to investigate.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes