Fiat Seicento (1998 - 2004) Sporting 3d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Depends who you are & how much of a car enthusiast you are.

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

In the state it's in now, far from standard, my friends and family see it as a way of me asserting my individuality in a subtle way.

Would you buy this car again and why?

On a sub-£2000 budget & wanting a small car I can't think of a car I'd rather have long term. That said I can't see my self buying one again as there are much better small cars for more money.

What are you likely to buy next?

Fiat Panda 100HP, Renault Twingo GT/RS, Lotus Elise/Exige

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,000

When did you buy the car?

August 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, it was a low mileage car, meticulously maintained by a Fiat tuning specialist & I was offered a friends discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wasn't looking for a Seicento in particular but a friend had owned it from new & was selling it when I needed a car plus gave me a good discount.

What was the dealer like?

A close friend.

What's it like to drive?

It's nippy in town, can hold its own on the motorway & doesn't really get that noisy in the cabin.

What's it like to park?

Being small with good vision all round it's easy to park.

Have you had any problems with the car?

With over 90'000 miles logged, besides the mysterious loss of all engine + gearbox oil without trace (most likely vandalism), nothing has gone wrong that I wouldn't have expected.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot capacity with the rear seats down & boot shape with the rear seats up.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electronic power assisted steering, because the motor is in the steering column one can disable it with no ill effects & gain greatly improved steering feel.