Nice car for the money
I have problems with my radiator thermostat when I bought the car. The repair cost me ~100$, but after that, everything is OK..
Nice car for the money, nice and quick engine.
The only one problem for me is the suspension; it's little hard and noisy over bad roads.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th July, 2008
The worst car I have ever owned bar none
Clutch disintegrated.
Engine Rattle could not be traced.
Accessory drive belt broke, off road 6 days as none in UK.
Hand brake cables corroded. twice.
Suspension arm ball joint broke.
Suspension geometry could not be set correctly.
The engine was powerful and the variable valve timing certainly provided a kick when it advanced.
Ride comfort was not as good as it should have been.
Road holding was sometimes scary.
Car very difficult to work on and tool set that came with the car did not inspire confidence. The tow eye supplied did not fit.
Tyres wore out very quickly and cost a small fortune to replace.
Boot space not too bad but small boot lid made access very difficult. Made slightly better when seats folded down.
Sadly the reliability factor made me nervous whenever I had to do any sort of journey away from my home town. I just could not trust it to make it there and back.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th May, 2008
A wolf in sheep's clothing
Nothing has gone wrong with this car. I've done over 40,000 miles in two and a half years with no problems. Its been across Europe on auto-routes and autobahns without missing a beat.
Its comfortable, easy to park in town and quick if you need it to be. Its the first car that I enjoy motorway driving in.
My only mistake was buying a car without air-con, when its 30 degrees outside, its 50 degrees in the car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th June, 2004
Economical, looks good, and is quick
Boot lock seized.
Very quick for a diesel, big alloys on, and it looks and handles the dogs.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th October, 2001
Good looking, but fast-fading
Problems with the front suspension (after 40000 km, replaced of both suspension arms).
Leakage of oil from the transmission.
Noisy working the hand brake lever (due rusted cord).
Damaged air bag.
Corroding aluminium cases of the rear mirrors.
Good looking Italian style, unfortunately very delicate - especially the suspension.
Powerful engine, good acceleration and maximum speed higher than the manual states.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 4th May, 2001
An excellent car for the money
Nothing.
An excellent and unusual car with good performance (considering it is - basically - a family saloon).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 6th December, 2000
A high performance family car bargain!!!!
Not a thing.
This is a top family car, with all the extras you need, it's lots of car for your money.
What surprised me most when I first bought the car was the performance, mine is the 2.0 20v and the power is amazing, it has 152bhp, 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds and a top whack of about 133mph, I just love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th November, 2000
It has a couple of bizarre sqeaks and rattles from the interior. All Fiat sunroofs seem to rattle!
Smell of petrol when windows or sunroof open.
Bought this car when 18 months old and with 11,000 miles on it at less than half the price of a new one (£7500). It has a 150BHP, 5 cylinder engine which is fantastic and for the money the car is unbeatable secondhand. Better hope it doesn't go wrong too often though, as Fiat dealers are the most inept on the planet in my experience.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd November, 1999
Digital Readout (LCD) for mileometer discovered intermittent at PDI, awaiting a replacement. - But at least the dealer found it before I did which is more than can be said about my previous vehicle from another manufacturer.
Aftercare is really good. The car feels very "solid" and was instantly driveable by me and my wife who have very different styles and driving positions.
The seat height is not "notched" but continuously variable.
Dealership good too.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd February, 1998
26th Nov 2000, 15:10
I agree. I've got the same 2.0 HLX.
Great car, great performance, great handling. I'm just pleased no one else wants it.... keeps the price great too!!