Fiat Stilo Hatchback 1.6 16V Active 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Staggering value secondhand.
Costs
Only slightly more expensive to ensure than my Punto but a bit thirsty on my urban crawl.
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On the road
Driving
Never feels less than secure but not for looning about in.
Performance
Perfectly adequate given it is a small 16v engine in a heavy body.
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Living with it
Reliability
Contrary to popular myth, FIATS do start in the morning and can go more than mile before a wheel falls off.
Image
I think it looks smart and sober but admittedly it's no real stunner. At least it is a bit different.
Comfort
Lovely seats and loads of room, much better than rivals I tried.
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlock and anti-car jacking. No alarm though.
Service
Mixed. Helpful enough staff but I question their knowledge of their products.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Front wheel geometry destroyed tyres. Well known about on internet forums, eventually took it to a specialist to get it sorted.
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