Fiat Coupe 16V 2d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
What other car can you buy for three grand that looks this good?
Costs
For a non-turbo 2 litre, it seems a touch expensive to run. Poor mpg, especially when being driven hard.
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On the road
Driving
Bad understeer in wet. Can feel a touch boaty when pushed hard.
Performance
Go for the turbo if it's speed you want, or else you will find yourself getting left behind by the likes of Golf GTis.
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Living with it
Reliability
Lots of probs so far, including very expensive tappets and idle problem. Not impressed as our car has only 61,000 miles and a very full history.
Image
Fantastic until people realise it's a Fiat. Been asked 3 times now in petrol stations if it's a Ferrari!
Comfort
Comfy seats, but not very hugging. You'll find yourself sliding off the leather through those quick corners!
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Security and Service
Security
Seems ok, but when replacing batteries in remote fob you will have to have it re-programmed. Very frustrating.
Service
Don't go to main dealer - very pricey.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Tappets and a non-solvable idle problem.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No