1999 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo 2.0 20v turbo
Summary:
Still the best coupe (front wheel drive)
Faults:
Interior trim (carpet, sound proofing) coming unstuck.
Sometimes the boot doesn't open with the key.
Fuse box above clutch opens and drops down due to a bad latch design.
Faulty air conditioning.
Power steering fluid leak.
General Comments:
The acceleration, even with 4 people, their luggage, and the air conditioning on, still surprises you. It brakes better than it accelerates. At this price you can't complain, unless you bought an Audi or a Golf.
Running costs are high as you're going to floor it all the time. At 30,000km service, it needed tyre & disc brake changes.
Even though it looks great, no point (no fun) buying a model below the 20v Turbo.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th September, 2000