Fiat Coupe 16V Turbo 2d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I love this car. It is expensive, but compare it to a similarly priced Golf GTi. This looks completely different to everything else and beats any hot hatch.
Costs
Not cheap to run. Around 3 grand a year.
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On the road
Driving
Lots of fun to drive. Can always bring a smile to my face.
Performance
Quick. Feels stable even at 140mph.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've done 20k miles in this car. Never broken down and left me stranded. Did need a new alternator. (£450 including fitting from Fiat!)
Image
I love the style of this car. Took me a while to get used to it. Now I can't leave the car without turning around and admiring it a few times.
Comfort
Leather seats. Hmmm, nice. Driving position is a bit odd at times. I can spend a continuous 3.5 hours behind the wheel without difficulty. Pedals are very heavy, especially in heavy traffic.
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Security and Service
Security
It's been broken into twice. The windows were not original when I bought it. Needed to replace the alarm system.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Turbo needs some work, though the car has done 72k miles.
Other
Some electrical problems.
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