Fiat Brava 1.2 16V Formula (80bhp) 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very cheap to run, low insurance, economical, low maintenance
Costs
Fiat servicing is not cheap!!! But elsewhere not too bad - average
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On the road
Driving
Sporty feel, nippy, good handling & fun
Performance
Compared to your GTI's this is down the field, but the 1.2 is nippy round town, and smooth on the motorway (with good fuel consumption)
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Living with it
Reliability
Never any problems - and now 3.5 years old.
Image
Sleek tear drop design, with the ""sports"" styling inside & out looks good. Not liked by public (old Fiat image i guess), but have never regretted buying it.
Comfort
Steering wheel & drivers seat height adjust, so everyone who has driven it have been comfortable. Smooth ride in the back, although at lower speeds you feel some bumps due to the stiff set up - but then it corners better for it!
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Security and Service
Security
Average for class and age
Service
Good service when buying, and also with a bit of warranty work, but found the last 24000 mile service expensive - might be typical of all dealers as have never had dealer services before.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Smooth and eager still.
Other
Just a few minor things within its first year of life! All sorted under warranty without any quibbles.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes