1991 Fiat Uno Formula 0.9 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Economy and affordability in one little package

Faults:

You name it, it happened. In the past 2 years we have replaced almost everything in the engine from head gasket to brake servo to the little things like rotor arms. Heck, we even replaced the dipstick two months ago.

Tiny amount of rust starting to form on one wheel arch, but nothing serious yet.

General Comments:

The car ran fine for 2 years and then virtually fell apart around me.

Considering this car only has 903cc's of power, it goes. I have been told it moved like 1.4.

Ideal first car. Simple, cheap (when not coming apart at the joins) and depending on mood, can be nice to drive.

Fold down the back seats and you have your very own little tardis.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th January, 2002

6th Sep 2005, 06:15

I totally agree that if you fold the seats down this car is a little Tardis. I have carried washing machines, wide screen TV's etc with absolute ease - quite amazing really!

1991 Fiat Uno Formula 91 0.9 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Good little blatter for round town

Faults:

Fuel blockage (due to rust in the tank) at 63000 miles.

Body very rusty, door frames, wheel arches, sills.

Manual wing mirror controls are broken and seized.

General Comments:

Actually a very nice little car despite its inherent problems (rust!).

Handles well, had three large passengers and gear on a 500 mile trip to Cornwall and blatted along at 120kph most of the way (until the fuel blockage!).

Interior is very basic, but acceptable for a car of this age.

Runs on the smell of an oily rag! Used less than 2 tanks of fuel for the entire return journey of more than 500 miles.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 5th September, 2001

1991 Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. mk2 1.4 petrol turbo from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Fast, furious and frighteningly fun

Faults:

Small oil leak from around the bolts in the rocker cover, solved with some copper washers.

It's well known that the older model Fiats are prone to rusting and sadly this is also the case with the Uno. Knowing the previous owner I knew the car had always been cared for though this has only reduced the pace at which the rust has formed and slowly spread.

General Comments:

I was impressed with the sporty yet subtle looks of the car before buying.

After a short while you realize that certainly the most impressive aspect of the car is its frighteningly powerful engine and equally grin-forming acceleration. In the hands of an experienced driver this can be an extremely quick point to point sports car.

Like Redline magazine said: "It may not have Ferrari looks, but if you can leave an RS Turbo in your dust who gives a ****!"

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th February, 2001

8th Dec 2002, 13:41

Yeah you are fine in a straight line, but you might find that the RS Turbo flies past you when it comes to a corner. I know which I would rather have - The RS Turbo.

27th Feb 2003, 10:25

I owned an Uno Turbo MK2 for 3 years, worst and best car I owned, most of the problems with it were due to it's impressive power, it used to eat wheel bearings, Cv's and basically anything that went from the engine to the road. However, you may say thjat the RS turbo beats it on handling, but it would not have beaten mine, it had lowered Avo shocks and dampers and felt like a go kart in terms of handling. If you want a cheap, common and underpowered car go for the RS. If you want to kick some butt, get an Uno Turbo... They Rule.

27th Jan 2005, 12:52

Been thinking of buying an Uno turbo... u just made my mind up! faster than an RS and rarer.

Cheers!!!

15th Dec 2006, 05:29

Why do so many people compare their modified car to a standard one. Someone said their Uno handles well NOW ITS GOT Avo coilovers etc. Put them on an RS Turbo S1 and you've lost again. The RST's chassis was developed with Motosport in mind. Doesn't't the Uno Turbo have a carb instead of fuel injection?? And a 1.4 engine?? If that's right then a tuned RST wins all round.