1989 Fiat Tempra DGT 1.6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
High performance - bad investment
Faults:
Front shock absorber broke (really broke).
4 fuel pumps broke.
Lots of water leakage to the driver compartment - and therefore electric shortcuts.
AC unit (inside the dashboard) rotten.
Head gasket blow at 160000km.
Head was renewed 3 times.
2 electric locks not functioning.
Suspension system had to be totally renewed.
Gear handle carrier broke twice.
Digiplex sensors were replaced twice - very expensive, and disables the car.
General Comments:
Very good road grip.
Excellent suspension system.
Very comfortable driving position.
Lots of power for an 1.6 liter engine (from those years).
Excellent steering system.
A ratio of 3:1 for driving / repair time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 26th February, 2001