Fiat Cinquecento S 3d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonably good value to buy used.
Costs
Absolute gem. Just cost me £30 to service and buy a part.
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On the road
Driving
Quite hair-raising on corners.
Performance
Zzzzzz. You have got time to make a coffee.
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Living with it
Reliability
Really good. FIAT has greatly improved reliability issues in the 90s.
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The girls love it at Uni.
Comfort
Really basic, but ideal for getting from A to B.
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Security and Service
Security
Standard immobiliser.
Service
My car went in for service and came out damaged. It took Fiat 2 months to fix the damage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Most Cinquecentos tap on a cold morning, but the guy at Fiat said it's common, don't worry (too much!)
Other
Get the 1.1 engine - it will be nippier and economy difference virtually unnoticeable.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes