Fiat Tempra Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good bargain motor.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Overall not too bad, but can guzzle petrol if in bad mood.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Barge-like handling in town, but get this on a country road and it's magic.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Got plenty of grunt and punches well above its weight. Have skinned BMWs, MR2s and the odd Cav.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ok with big stuff. Mine has annoying habit of stalling at inopportune moments. Also, crap electrics.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    As Han Solo said of his ride, "It may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid^^

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Seats feel like they're hewn from solid granite, but ride ok.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hasn't been broken into, but no central locking.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hard to find parts for and they're costly.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Carburettor/stalling probs, especially in winter.

    Other

    It eats petrol!!

    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